Posted on Thu, Aug 25, 2011 : 11:30 a.m.
Ann Arbor news roundup: August 25
By Carol Tietz
A conceptual drawing of the parking structure included in the first phase of Fuller Road Station. Ann Arbor officials are planning a public art component to the north of the easternmost entrance on the north facade.
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:
- Police raid 2 medical marijuana clinics in Ann Arbor
- Freshman tight end Chris Barnett becomes 3rd player in 4 days to leave Michigan football team
- Subway restaurant chain targeting Ann Arbor for new locations
- New report contemplates tax increase to fund expansion of AATA transit services in Washtenaw County
- Officials, medical marijuana dispensaries grapple with ruling outlawing pot sales
News:
- EMU student confronts thief, recovers stolen backpack, police say
- Car strikes Ypsilanti man on Huron River Drive, causing serious injuries
- Storms knock out power for several hundred DTE Energy customers in Ann Arbor area
- University Record: University of Michigan staffer helped save others in front row during Indiana State Fair stage collapse
- Medical marijuana ruling: Pot backers, critics disagree on whether dispensaries can operate
- Ann Arbor planning several public art projects, including $250K installation at Fuller Road Station
- Uncertainty remains over implementation and impact of Michigan's new tenure law
- Report: Costs from traffic accidents more than double costs from major crimes in 2009
- Willow Run and Ypsilanti school boards take step toward more consolidation at joint meeting
- Washtenaw County under a tornado watch until 1 a.m. Thursday
- 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
- Ann Arbor DDA considering whether to hire consultant to assist in downtown planning process
- 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
- Associated Press: Medical marijuana can't be sold at private dispensaries, appeals court rule
Business Review:
- Washtenaw County's unemployment rises again as public school jobs decline
- People & achievements in the greater Ann Arbor area, including Brinks Hofer Gilson & Lione and Keller Williams
- Paparazzi: Scleroderma Foundation names University of Michigan physician and researcher 'Doctor of the Year'
- Datebook: From Zero To Silverlight in One Day seminar and more
- Auctions may decide fate: Will Borders stores in downtown Ann Arbor, Pittsfield get new tenants?
- University of Michigan discussing possible North Campus solar energy installation with DTE Energy
- As Costco construction nears, several Ann Arbor businesses forced to move
- 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
Sports:
- Poll: What do you think of Appalachian State's return in 2014 to face the Michigan football team?
- Poll: What do you think of 3 players leaving the Michigan football program this week?
- With video: Ex-Michigan defenseman Kampfer celebrates with Stanley Cup, honors sister in the process
- Images of the Stanley Cup, ex-Michigan star Steve Kampfer and hockey fans
- ESPN.com: ESPN analyst Kirk Herbstreit: Ohio State will start 5-0 and Michigan can win 8 games
- Grand Rapids Press: Grand Rapids-area band offers a hard-rocking Michigan football anthem
- MGoVideo: Take a flight over Michigan Stadium with this video
- High School Football Preview: A team-by-team glance at Washtenaw County's high school football teams
- Big arms on display at the seventh annual Big Day Prep Showdown
- Play Along: Predicting week 1 of the high school football season, the most unpredictable week of them all
- 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
Entertainment:
- Movie listings: Aug. 25-Sept. 1
- Cinema Chat: True story of 'The Whistleblower,' 'Our Idiot Brother,' the classic 'National Velvet,' and more at the movies this week
- 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
Community:
- Pets: Can animals predict earthquakes? Some believe so
- Washtenaw County Public Health Encourages You to 'Walk to Save Lives' on Sept. 18th
- Home & Garden: Second floor maze of Ann Arbor home cleared and made comfortable
- Recipe: Cucumber, Tomato and Olive Hors d'Oeuvres a delight for all the senses
- Parenting: Make sure to relax and play when you celebrate Labor Day with your family
- With Slideshow: Ann Arbor Pizza & Subs worth a visit
- Recipe: Grilled Great Lakes Whitefish with Tomato-Caper Relish captures the essence of a Michigan summer
- 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