Ann Arbor news roundup: November 4
Michigan athletic director Dave Brandon, right, university president Mary Sue Coleman and football coach Rich Rodriguez received the NCAA findings on Wednesday, sources say.
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: • NCAA releases its findings: Details of NCAA ruling in favor of Michigan, Rich Rodriguez • NCAA: The NCAA Committee on Infractions report on the investigation of the Michigan football program • Live updates from the University of Michigan's press conferences regarding NCAA sanctions • LIVE CHAT: Join us for live chat, updates and more during the NCAA and Michigan press conferences
News: • Rick Snyder will stay in his Ann Arbor-area home after assuming governorship • With poll: Controversial alcohol energy drinks to be banned in Michigan • Ann Arbor NAACP to honor 100-plus high achieving black students in annual Freedom Fund dinner • Philadelphia Inquirer: U-M student was 2nd passenger to fall victim to TSA worker's phony drug prank • Owner identified in Saline dog attack; contests initial police report • Daily Links to Ann Arbor: Survivor of crash that killed 5 others leaves U-M hospital; Andrew Shirvell and attorney ponder next steps • Milan police seek suspect in identity theft scam that defrauded two local banks • Pittsfield Township police identify pedestrian who was struck and killed on Carpenter Road • Abe's Coney Island employee punched by disgruntled customer • Column: A dog named Duke and detonating cord can make for a dicey situation • Norovirus to blame for sickening dozens of University of Michigan sorority women, health officials say • Will Rick Snyder follow through on promise to push forward an environmental agenda? • Chelsea Planning Commission approves zoning change to prohibit medical marijuana dispensaries • After 30 years working for Village of Dexter, Ed Lobdell calls it a day • Associated Press: Rick Snyder names Ann Arbor-area residents Doug and Sharon Rothwell to transition team • Ann Arbor police investigate shots fired on Nordman Road • Ann Arbor man accused of stabbing mother deemed fit for trial • Complete 2010 election results: Mega-guide: Complete Nov. 2 election results • It was a good night to be a Republican in Michigan, Washtenaw County GOP leaders say • About 43% of registered voters in Washtenaw County cast ballots Tuesday • Many Washtenaw County voters join the rest of Michigan in favoring Rick Snyder • Washtenaw County voters approve renewal of natural areas millage to fund land preservation program • University of Michigan modifies order barring Assistant AG Andrew Shirvell from campus • Ypsilanti Fire Department responds to report of gas leak • Associated Press: Ann Arbor Republican Eileen Weiser wins seat on State Board of Education • Good Samaritan chases down suspect, recovers woman's bike • Incumbents and a former council member snag three Saline City Council seats • Ann Arbor Police investigate indecent exposure incident
Business Review: • The Associated Press: Automakers report stronger sales in October • Pizza House owners market development rights for 10-story tower above Ann Arbor restaurant • Behind the boardroom: Rick Snyder's 'steady' leadership style offers political preview • Executive Profile: Mel Drumm, executive director, Ann Arbor Hands-On Musuem • Paparazzi: Ann Arbor's Meadowlark Builders and Architectural Resource sponsor tour of first LEED Platinum home in western Wayne County • Don't spill your candy in the lobby • People & Achievements in the greater Ann Arbor area, including Executive Financial Planning and Butzel Long • Snyder faces 'tough task' of actualizing 'Michigan 3.0' • Analysis: The message that swept Rick Snyder to victory: 'jobs, jobs, jobs' • Column: Snyder's history in Ann Arbor proves his power to catalyze change in Michigan
Sports: • ESPN.COM : ESPN analyst Mel Kiper Jr. on Michigan and Rich Rodriguez: Just get to a bowl • NCAA officials will detail decisions on Michigan investigation in teleconference • Is the 3-3-5 the source of Michigan's defensive woes? Brandon Graham thinks so • Today's Pro Sports Links: Red Wings beat Flames; Pistons remain winless and more links • Today's College Sports Links: Michigan expects positive news in NCAA's findings; U-M's cornerback curse continues and more • Alaska trip presents challenges, bonding opportunities for Michigan hockey team • Move back to guard should help Michigan junior Zack Novak's game • Greenhills soccer advances to Division 4 state finals with 4-2 win over Hamtramck Frontier • NCAA expected to rule in Rodriguez's favor when report is issued Thursday • College Basketball: Eastern Michigan women's basketball blows out Northwood for second exhibition win • District Playoffs: Dexter blockers lead the way to win over Huron in district semi final • District Playoffs: Skyline already looking forward to next season after loss in district semifinal • District Playoffs: Manchester moves to district final, showdown with Clinton • Associated Press and ESPN: Source: NCAA ruling on Michigan football program will arrive on Thursday
Entertainment: • 'Stone' Mega-Guide: Reviews, screen times, tweets, video and more • 'Family Guy' voice actress Alex Borstein and writer/producer Cherry Cheva will speak at the library Monday, November 8 • U-M presenting classic Donizetti opera 'Elixir of Love' • Daily Entertainment Links: Taylor Swift racks up sales; Gwyneth's 'Glee' song; Jerry Bock dies; and more • Indian classical Odissi and Javanese dance performances Saturday at U of M • Cinema Chat: 'Megamind,' 'The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest' and more at the movies • Ann Arbor Folk Festival announces full lineup: Judy Collins, Mavis Staples, Vienna Teng and more • Poetry Night in Ann Arbor will electrify the Lydia Mendelssohn Theater this Thursday • Vladimir Feltsman playing Mozart, Schubert and Chopin at Hill Auditorium • ONCE 50th anniversary concert celebrates Ann Arbor's place in avant-garde music history • Richard Thompson concert at Michigan Theater highlighted by new tunes and searing guitar work • Huron Players offer up a bewitching production of 'The Crucible' • A tale of two Bluegrass Nights that ends with one remaining — at Circus • With Video: 'Daily Show' visits Ann Arbor for Shirvell / Armstrong controversy at University of Michigan • With Video: Local band Mumble will showcase long-developing new album at Savoy • U of M Kurosawa film festival finale: "Yojimbo" and "Sanjuro"
Community: • Mike 'Man in Charge' Hyter, formerly of Tree City, rhymes solo on new album, 'Pentelligent' • Greenovation TV Video: The great floor debate: refinish old wood or install bamboo? • Little chicken wins big in kids' Halloween costume contest • Links: Where is the snow plow? City of Ann Arbor considers automated snowplow tracking system • The Week in Beer: Fall into a harvest of great brews • Samaritan Counseling fills a gap with high-quality, 'faith-sensitive'; mental health services • Starter homes make for good ‘ender’ homes with the right changes • Sports performance training: Psychological tactics of elite performers • Parenting: Fit Mommy: So, Wii Fit thinks your child is overweight...now what? • Daily Dose of Health News: Mount Merapi erupts again in Indonesia as relief effort mobilizes • Meet David Herlihy, author of 'The Lost Cyclist,' at Nicola's Books • Meet Lauren Willig author of 'Mischief of the Mistletoe' at Nicola's Books • Use personalized gifts as part of your networking practice • Leone's Bistro steps up to the plate as top-notch Italian dining destination • Peggy Lampman's Thursday dinnerFeed: Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Chanterelles • Helping kids find the beauty in autumn through a couple of simple activities • People with disabilities: We are people first
News about Ann Arbor from elsewhere: • State News: Survivor of crash that killed 5 others leaves U-M hospital • Michigan Daily: With trespass order modified, Andrew Shirvell and attorney ponder next steps • Saline Reporter: Victorian Haunting Experience brings paranormal seekers to town • Detroit Free Press: State economy may be on mend; Spark leader part of economic outlook luncheon • Eastern Echo: New EMU distinguished chair fights for human rights
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