Ann Arbor news roundup: September 15
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: • Ann Arbor officials moving quickly on drafting regulations for medical marijuana dispensaries • 5 reasons why Washtenaw Avenue improvements don't require a new tax-capturing authority • Protester Bill Riney vows to fight charges, calls himself 'political prisoner'
News: • Man arrested after police find fishing line hanging out of night deposit box at Ann Arbor bank • Saline Superintendent Scot Graden's contract extended to 2014 • University of Michigan study: Medical students hide depression • Chelsea City Council votes to rezone lots for new police station • Michigan political pundit Bill Ballenger to speak on 2010 elections in Ann Arbor on Wednesday • Proposed 'Lab Schools' program between U-M and Ann Arbor schools to be developed in next year • Michigan assistant attorney general a derisive critic of MSA president • Ann Arbor students take in President Barack Obama's back-to-school speech • Dexter horse tests positive for West Nile virus, the first confirmed equine case in Michigan • Portion of Michigan Avenue in Ypsilanti Township to close beginning Wednesday
Business Review: • Domino's Pizza CEO says calorie counts in health care reform bill present 'difficult' task • 5 reasons why Washtenaw Avenue improvements don't require a new tax-capturing authority • Motionless wind energy device startup recruits Accuri Cytometers' Jennifer Baird to become CEO • Saline City Council approves rezoning for Quantum Signal's use of Union School • Open soon: New Walgreens at Jackson and Maple in Ann Arbor close to complete • Senate set to clear $30B credit for small business
Sports: • Top 5 Michigan football players through 2 games, besides Denard Robinson • Lions' Shaun Hill gets another chance to shine in NFL; Tigers thumped and more links • Pat Forde gives thoughts on Denard Robinson's early success; Reggie Bush coughs up Heisman Trophy and more • Dexter boys cross country runners finish 5-6-7 to lead Dreadnaughts to first place • Saline's Alyssa Cummings takes medalist honors as Hornets take first as team • Glenn Robinson III becomes the fourth son of an NBA player to commit to Michigan basketball • Huron soccer cools off red-hot Lincoln in SEC showdown • Greenhills field hockey takes down new Division 2 rival Saline; Pioneer volleyball tops Skyline and more Tuesday results • Michigan basketball picks up another NBA legacy, Glenn Robinson III • National champion Michigan gymnastics team visits White House • Rich Rodriguez, hypothetically, would welcome drop-back passer on Michigan football team, Wolverines tryout and more around the Big Ten • Catching up with ... former Michigan quarterback John Navarre
Entertainment: • Tickets for Michigan Theater's Not Just For Kids theater series on sale now • Jennifer Lopez seems headed to 'American Idol'; Skechers' controversial cartoon series; and more • U-M School of Music, Theatre and Dance announces a new musical in the season lineup, and individual tickets now on sale • Return visit by Brandi Carlile finds singer still unafraid to 'Give Up the Ghost' • The rough side of town: James Thomas Mann's 'Wicked Washtenaw County' explores our sordid past • 'Wrestle the Great Fear' offers a dynamic look at teaching this Wednesday at 7 p.m. • How to eat well in Ann Arbor without breaking the bank • Peggy Lampman's Wednesday dinnerFeed: Fresh Peach and Limoncello Sorbet • Mentally preparing for the Marathon taper • Homeschooling: friend or foe? Desire to make children strong in their faith affects decision • Free kids activities galore at Saline Harvest of the Arts • The rough side of town: James Thomas Mann's 'Wicked Washtenaw County' explores our sordid past • Environment Report features Ann Arbor homeowner and founder of Greenovation TV • A collar could be a saving grace for your cat • Unemployement figures on the rise among family dogs: give your dog a job!