You are viewing this article in the AnnArbor.com archives. For the latest breaking news and updates in Ann Arbor and the surrounding area, see MLive.com/ann-arbor
Posted on Wed, Aug 25, 2010 : 11:10 a.m.

Ann Arbor news roundup: August 25

By Heather Lockwood

Merit Network CEO Don Welch and Governor Jennifer Granholm in Ann Arbor .JPG

Gov. Jennifer Granholm, pictured with Merit Network CEO Don Welch, said today in Ann Arbor that Merit's stimulus funding shows that Michigan's economy is benefiting from the federal program.

Melanie Maxwell | AnnArbor.com

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: • New pedestrian HAWK signal to be installed in downtown Ann Arbor in October • Future federally funded human embryonic stem cell research at University of Michigan in jeopardy • Jennifer Granholm claims she met 'my promise' of extending broadband Internet throughout Michigan • Former Wolverine Boubacar Cissoko charged with assaulting jail employees last month

News: • Barker Road in Northfield Township closed at railroad crossing • Detroit No. 3 on list of most bed-bug-infested cities; New York No. 1 • Future federally funded human embryonic stem cell research at University of Michigan in jeopardy • Jennifer Granholm claims she met 'my promise' of extending broadband Internet throughout Michigan • Divided City Council approves building new Chelsea police station • Source says Rick Snyder to pick Rep. Brian Calley as running mate • Former Wolverine Boubacar Cissoko charged with assaulting jail employees last month • Intruder flees after waking sleeping resident in Ypsilanti Township home • Ypsilanti Township man charged with stealing cell phones from two women in Ann Arbor, police say • 826michigan asks $8.26 for 8/26 for its efforts to bolster youth literacy locally • Washtenaw County sheriff's deputies release photo of suspected thief • Rebuild Ypsilanti hosting program on solar incentives Thursday • Golf clubs stolen in burglary at Stonebridge Golf Club in Pittsfield Township • University of Michigan autism expert expected to receive White House kudos

Thumbnail image for Thumbnail image for costco.jpg

Business Review: • Coming soon: 'International fusion' restaurant in former Ann Arbor Chi-Chi's on South State • Costco files site plan for proposed Pittsfield Township store • Two University of Michigan researchers honored at White House • $111M in stimulus funds to Ann Arbor nonprofit's Internet project boosts Michigan, supporters say • University of Michigan stem cell researchers discuss judge's ruling

Thumbnail image for Joe Pa.jpg

Sports: • Polo Fields pro John Seltzer sets first-round course record, leads Michigan PGA championship • In football scheduling, Big Ten seeks way for members to play 7 home games • Getting to know Michigan basketball team's third European opponent - Oostende • Johnny Damon loves Detroit, Chad Ochocinco's Twitter habits are costly and more • The year Joe Paterno calls it quits?; Big Ten struggling with impending changes and more • Huron soccer goalie Drew Shepherd saves the day versus Holt and more Tuesday results • SEC boys tennis foes square off in non-conference play at Chelsea Invitational • Michigan basketball commit Trey Burke excels in a team setting • Former Wolverine Boubacar Cissoko charged with assaulting jail employees last month • National columnist says moving the Michigan-Ohio State football game is "all but certain"

Entertainment: • Concert on the patio series gets jazzy for final event of the season • Ann Arbor Art Center's 'Annual' exhibit an ambitious overview of regional works • University of Michigan Press offering discount rentals for some E-books

Community: • Peggy Lampman's Wednesday dinnerFeed: Zucchini-Parmesan Fritters with Pine Nut Dipping Sauce • Wildcrafting: Is foraging dangerous? Part one of two • Peggy Lampman's Tuesday dinnerFeed: Watermelon Agua Frescas • Following through on a triathlon, where a 2-year-old's new ambitions are the prize • Rain schmain, Ypsilanti gardens shine on tour • Mourning the family cat, when you're not a cat person