Posted on Wed, Aug 31, 2011 : 11:30 a.m.
Ann Arbor news roundup: August 31
By Carol Tietz
Michigan coach Brady Hoke, shown during Tuesday's practice, is motivating his team with tridents inspired by the Navy SEALs and boosted the mood around Schembechler Hall on Tuesday by blasting 'The Victors' from his office for an hour.
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:
- With Poll: Parking in downtown Ann Arbor could get more expensive starting Jan. 1
- Michigan football coach Brady Hoke's latest attempt to motivate his players: Personalized tridents
- Prosecutor to marijuana dispensary owners: Take concerns to Lansing
- La Marsa Mediterranean Cuisine opens in heart of downtown Ann Arbor
- U.S. News and World Report: Ann Arbor ranks No. 2 on most-educated cities list
News:
- University of Michigan residence halls no longer silent as students return
- Michigan court: Get state ID card before growing medical marijuana
- U-M groups, Ann Arbor police team up to stress safety
- WebUrbanist: Ann Arbor's Traverwood library branch makes 'Marvelous Modern Libraries' list
- U-M student arrested, suspected of punching out rear windshields of cars in Ann Arbor
- Crash slowing traffic on I-94 on south side of Ann Arbor
- Student volunteers a big asset for move-in week
- Western Washtenaw motorists to see road closures for railroad crossing work beginning Wednesday
- Drivers will find lane closure Wednesday on East Stadium at South Industrial
- Competency hearing for man accused of killing Dawn Fital delayed
- 'Flash mobs' turn out to support Make-A-Wish Foundation
- Saline man who faced 13 identity theft charges and skipped out on bail sentenced to probation, boot camp
- Owner of Kolossos Printing upgraded to fair condition after being pinned under van door
- Mlive.com: Michigan's universities say college is affordable because aid defrays cost
- New scaffolding at Ypsilanti's Thompson Block: Temporary until building is painted
- Ypsilanti Courier: Ypsilanti school administrators will decide fate of student service coordinators
- Woman sues Washtenaw County sheriff's deputy, alleging assault, false arrest
- Washtenaw County Circuit Court employee charged with embezzlement
- Saline Community Fair kicks off with lots of food and fun, giant pumpkins too
- Deputies investigate home invasion in Ypsilanti Township
- Shots fired Monday night on 1st Court in Ypsilanti
- Moped stolen on Ferris Street in Ypsilanti
- Man who had 44 animals seized from his home because of poor conditions won't face jail time
- Washtenaw Community College enrollment drops to 2008 levels
- U-M student arrested for allegedly kicking another student in the head during fight over a girl
Business Review:
- Zipcar to add 1,000 Ford cars to college campuses, likely including University of Michigan
- New exercise studio in Saline trains its focus exclusively on cycling
- MLive.com: Michigan Legislature may eliminate required unlimited medical coverage in auto insurance policies
- Cyber security conference planned for October in Ypsilanti
- Japanese tech firm IMRA America donates $150,000 to boost solar team, schools, police, fire, health
- Borders liquidation expected to boost Barnes & Noble by up to $200 million
- Detroit Free Press: Credit card brings in $1.6 million for U-M alumni association
- California-based software company signs deal to open office in downtown Ann Arbor
- University of Michigan licensed clothing store All About Blue to sell Victoria's Secret collegiate apparel
- Borders 'now hiring' for its downtown Ann Arbor, Lohr Road stores as liquidation continues
- Dexter Card Shop to close, citing slow economy
- Ypsilanti Township focuses on reviving, attracting new businesses to East Michigan Avenue corridor
Sports:
- Video: Michigan offensive coordinator Al Borges isn't a fan of running back by committee, sees value in incompletions
- Athletes To Know : Huron field hockey player Anna Masini and Pioneer tennis player Garrett Halpert
- Video: Michigan defensive coordinator Greg Mattison wants to see a 'Michigan defense'
- Kalamazoo Gazette: No worries about Michigan, say Western Michigan's newly installed starting offensive lineman
- Slideshow: Images from the Michigan football team's Tuesday practice
- Greg Mattison will use 'two starting lineups' in an effort to improve Michigan football team's defense
- Toussaint still in thick of starting tailback battle and more notes from Michigan football practice
- High School Notebook: Pioneer soccer gets win at steep price, Huron water polo defeats state champs and more high school notes
- High School Football: Top performers from the weekend in high school football and more notes
- Veterans top youth in Michigan football coach Brady Hoke's lineup ... just look at Will Heininger
- Notes and Quotes: Brady Hoke acknowledges he's nervous for Michigan football team's opener against Western Michigan
- Coaching change at Howard complicates Eastern Michigan game planning for football opener
- Video: Michigan football coach Brady Hoke talks about Western Michigan and his own position battles
- With Video: Michigan football captains Molk, Martin and Koger honored to lead Wolverines in 2011
Entertainment:
- Shakespeare West cancels 'Othello' production
- Tickets on sale: Baaba Maal at The Ark, Lindsey Buckingham in Royal Oak, and more
- On Stages: Summer New Work Series at New Theatre Project, and closings at the Purple Rose and PNT
- Lonesome County playing AnnArbor.com Summer Concert Series
- NBC's 'The Biggest Loser' to feature contestant from Ann Arbor this season
- Summer Festival video compresses three and a half weeks of fun into three and a half minutes
- Landmark print exhibit at UMMA illuminates contemporary Chinese art and society
- Fishtank Ensemble, coming to The Ark, inspired by Gypsy music and more
- Local artists report mixed results for summer art fair season
- Gallery Project exhibit offers fascinating, distinctive views of 'Imagined Communities'
- Zydeco Ziggie & Oz entertain at AnnArbor.com's patio concert series
- Local band Orpheum Bell seeks online support to record their third album
- Daytrotter tour of barns as venues bringing 5 bands to Dexter
- 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
Community:
- IHA - Getting the Whole Grain Your Body Needs
- Restaurant Inspections for July, 2011
- Recipe: Cheesy Italian sausage meatloaf
- Cozy Corner: 'Murder By Mocha' by Cleo Coyle, the 10th and my favorite coffeehouse mystery to date
- Pets: Puppies and kittens: the center of this week's Pet Photo Friday
- Recipe: Up North Scrambled Eggs with Fresh Chanterelle Mushrooms
- Meet the Ann Arbor.com adoptable pet-of-the-week - Pumpkin
- Cyber-gladiators battle in a Madden 2012 midnight release tournament at Get Your Game On
- New historical mystery series set during WWII
- Recipe: Dilly Beans, a great alternative to making pickles
- Food & Drink: Hops Harvest at Knox Hops
- Pets: Removing polyurethane from pet's fur is as easy as reaching into your pantry