Posted on Wed, Aug 24, 2011 : 11:30 a.m.
Ann Arbor news roundup: August 24
By Carol Tietz
Eight buildings in the Airport Plaza industrial park in Pittsfield Township have been vacated to make room for the Costco development, forcing many businesses to relocate.
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AnnArbor.com's daily roundup offers you a look at some of the stories on our site today, as well as other content about Ann Arbor around the Web.
Top headlines on our site:
- Associated Press: Medical marijuana can't be sold at private dispensaries, appeals court rule
- Ann Arbor DDA considering whether to hire consultant to assist in downtown planning process
- University of Michigan discussing possible North Campus solar energy installation with DTE Energy
- As Costco construction nears, several Ann Arbor businesses forced to move
- Government sues owners of Ypsilanti Township apartment complex, alleging Fair Housing Act violations
- Driver dies of injuries suffered in crash on I-94 near Chelsea
News:
- Ann Arbor area lawmakers react to Legislature's passage of hard cap on public employee health care costs
- Grand Rapids Press: Bella the cow, saved from slaughterhouse, finds sanctuary on SASHA Farm
- A portion of Huron River Drive closed Thursday for railroad crossing work
- Dexter Township seeks interested resident to fill board vacancy
- Woman accused of stealing more than 500 weight-loss pills from Kroger in Ann Arbor
- Associated Press: Senate OKs bill requiring public employees to pay more for health benefits
- Auctions may decide fate: Will Borders stores in downtown Ann Arbor, Pittsfield get new tenants?
- Car stolen from parking lot on South State Street
- Free shuttle service to launch next week as classes resume at Eastern Michigan University
- Brass pipe fittings reported stolen in Ann Arbor
- Power outage affecting several hundred Ann Arbor-area DTE Energy customers
- Man arrested after burglary in Ypsilanti
- Crash may slow traffic on US-23 north of Ann Arbor
- 95-year-old Peter Berta, 'friend to everybody,' dies in crash
- Milan man riding across the country pedaling his velomobile
- Associated Press: Memorial service planned for wing walker Todd Green
- Police identify man killed in two-car crash in Ypsilanti Township
- Ypsilanti Township man accused of stabbing neighbor during argument
- Q&A: What's the deal with those rocks in Ann Arbor's West Park? And why all the flags around the pond?
- Earthquake in Virginia felt in Ann Arbor
- Did you feel the ground move?
- Portions of Superior and Maple Roads to be closed for two days beginning Wednesday
- Portion of Zeeb Road closed starting Wednesday for railroad crossing repairs
- Chelsea Police Department investigating a weekend larceny from a vehicle
- Ann Arbor officials planning ceremony to commemorate 10th anniversary of 9/11
- Crash blocks lane of US-23 north of Ann Arbor
- Detroit Free Press: Deceased wing walker's act included failed attempts, announcer says
- Judge: Vacate and demolish Liberty Square in Ypsilanti Township
- Dexter discusses next steps in cityhood quest after state Boundary Commission turns down petition for 2nd time
- Ribbon cut at ceremonial opening of 74th annual Chelsea Community Fair Monday night
- Ann Arbor voters will be asked in November to remove city administrator from pension board
- DTE Energy offering to pay for whitewater features included in Argo Dam headrace project
Business Review:
- Hazel's Home Cookin' in Dexter to have new owner Oct. 1
- Ann Arbor drivers will help federal government explore technology allowing cars to 'talk to each other'
- Dexter to demolish both recently purchased homes on Forest Street
- 2 things to consider to navigate a long technology career
- New Downtown Diner in Saline offers diverse, 'innovative' fare
- Startup site's mission: Connect tailgaters to available U-M football parking
- Column: For successful networking connections you have to show selective vulnerability
- Q & A : What do mechanical engineers and doctors have in common? Plenty, says new U-M executive
- Jeff Williams announced as new CEO of Ann Arbor-based Tangent Medical Technologies
- Jimmy John's sandwich shop to open first location in Chelsea this month
- Customers can't retrieve clothing from closed cleaners in Ann Arbor
- Oxford Cos. buys 62,000 square feet of Ann Arbor office space, plans for improvements
- Q-and-A: Domino's Pizza CEO Patrick Doyle: 'I've only been CEO during a tough economy'
- People & achievements in the greater Ann Arbor area, including Edward Surovell Realtors and Anna Belle Salon
- Datebook: Summer Spa event for business women, and more
Sports:
- ESPN.com: Michigan basketball team's 2012 recruiting class ranked No. 14
- Straight to the point: Michigan football coach Brady Hoke points a lot
- Associated Press: Former Michigan wide receiver Steve Breaston back under Todd Haley's tough-guy approach
- College Notebook: Alex Hunt focused on team goals as Michigan volleyball team welcomes her return
- Michigan basketball: Tickets for 2011 Maui Invitational on sale Wednesday
- Notebook: Brady Hoke says Wolverines need to become better finishers and more notes
- Walk-on Nathan Brink is true contender for starting job on Michigan's defensive line
- Saline's Mike Ignasiak in contention to make match play at weather-delayed U.S. Amateur Championship
- Michael Shaw leads Michigan football team's running back competition, Brady Hoke says
- Brief glimpse at Michigan football team reveals one cast removed, one placed and some punt return candidates
- Slideshow: Images from Tuesday's Michigan football practice
- Athletes to Know: Skyline soccer player Jeff Robbins and Saline golfer Emily White
- Volunteers to assist with outside-stadium crowd control during Michigan-Notre Dame football game
- Receiver Je'Ron Stokes becomes second player in 2 days to leave Michigan football team
- Associated Press: Columnist: College football scandals put pressure on school presidents, NCAA
- Family reports that injured Michigan basketball recruit Austin Hatch recovering, sings 'The Victors'
- In Brief: Liberty Athletic Club's Snapping Turtles win USTA regional and more community sports notes
Entertainment:
- Tickets on sale: Smashing Pumpkins at the Fillmore Detroit, Trombone Shorty at St. Andrews, and more
- On Stages: Fireside Festival of New Plays at Performance Network, 'Posing' extended at Mix
- UMS Choral Union plans open auditions
- AnnArbor.com's Summer Concert Series to host Zydeco Ziggie & Oz
- Nickolas Ashford, singer and songwriter from Ypsilanti, dies
- Fireside Festival of New Works returning to Performance Network
- Local musician Scotty Karate hopes to go back to future with vinyl campaign
- Metro Times: Pointless 'Fright Night' remake lacks all the appeal of the original
- Metro Times: A lackluster 'Conan' returns to the big screen
- Encore Michigan: Shakespeare West 'Twelfth Night' starts with great promise
- WEMU offering shuttles to Detroit Jazz Festival
- Ann Arbor native Janelle Reichman celebrates her debut jazz CD at KCH with show featuring local players
- UMS seeking volunteer ushers for upcoming season
- Stars of Russian Ballet livening up summer at the Power Center
- Bob Seger to re-release classic live albums, each with a bonus track
- Movie listings: Aug. 18-25
- UMMA plans unique exhibit of smaller works by sculptor Mark di Suvero
- UMS single tickets go on sale Monday; additional performances announced
- A new 'Conan,' a new 'Fright Night,' a new 'Spy Kids,' and a restored 'African Queen' at the movies this week
Community:
- Recipe: Pork 'n' Shrimp stir fry is nutritious but so tasty there won't be any leftovers
- Recipe: Chilled roasted red pepper soup is slightly sweet with a slow, subtle burn
- Parenting: An important lesson on living in the moment - this, too, shall pass, and I'll miss it when it does
- Common Language Bookstore plans silent auction to help ensure survival
- Pets: Pet Photo Friday offers pet owners a chance to brag
- 'Die Buying' by Laura DiSilverio is a cozy shopper's red tag find
- Recipe: Tomato stuffed with Herbed Cottage Cheese will have you begging for a second helping
- Recipe: Summer Breeze - a mixed berry cobbler-crisp
- Pets: Meet the Ann Arbor.com Adoptable Pet-of-the-Week: Shyla
- Canadian mystery writer brings back the Golden Age
- Health: Personal experience provides grief coach with insights to help others
- Pets: The chance of your pets becoming lost is minimized with these easy tips
- Home & Garden: Virgin's Bower: A showy native vine with an overpowering presence