Posted on Fri, Jul 1, 2011 : 11:30 a.m.
Ann Arbor news roundup: July 1
By Carol Tietz
Ann Arbor Police Officer Janel Hansen and other members of the police department protest outside of city hall recently.
Ryan J. Stanton | 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:
- What Ann Arbor property owners can expect when they open their summer tax bills today
- Man shot with shotgun in downtown Ann Arbor remains in serious condition
- Man suspected of groping three women in Ann Arbor is arrested
- New University of Michigan trespass policy takes effect today after 2,000 banned in a decade
- Q&A with former GM exec Bob Lutz: Political 'propaganda' clouds debate over bailouts, Chevy Volt
- Book of the Month Club owner bids to acquire Borders, but liquidation still possible
- 20 positions eliminated in Ann Arbor police and fire departments as city budget cuts take effect
News:
- Two men charged in shooting in downtown Ann Arbor
- Police plan July 4 weekend drunken-driving crackdown in Ann Arbor area
- Mickey Weller of Saline remembered as 'ultimate hostess' and Weller's Carriage House founder
- Detroit News/With poll: Michigan universities can use race as a factor in admissions after federal appeals court ruling
- Community Wall Links: Fiddlers ReStrung play at Festival of Hope, bring attention to new Ronald McDonald House of Ann Arbor
- July 4 weekend kicks off with steamy conditions, heat index near 100
- Crash reported on US-23 north of Ann Arbor
- Car break-in reported on Charles Street in Ypsilanti
- Man vandalizes neighbor's car with frying pan and hammer, Ypsilanti police say
- New superintendents start Friday in Ann Arbor and Lincoln schools
- University of Michigan smoking ban starts Friday
- Don't start the lawn mower: Friday is an ozone action day
- Willow Run schools pass budget that cuts employee compensation by 10 percent, will help pay off debt
- The Grand Rapids Press: Senate passes sweeping changes to teacher tenure
- Hearing moved to July for man accused in beating death of Ypsilanti Township man
- Man injured in downtown Ann Arbor drug deal knew the men who shot him, police say
- Thieves steal electronics, other items in multiple burglaries in Ypsilanti Township
- Competency hearing ordered for man accused of killing Dawn Fital
- University of Michigan Hospitals CEO to lead state hospital association
- Man wanted by Saline police is nabbed by fugitive investigators in New York
- Calling all photographers and animal lovers: It's the last day to submit your best Washtenaw County wildlife photos
- University of Michigan nurses union files unfair labor practice complaint over unit's switch of work hours
- Classic rock on tap tonight at Saline Summer Concert Series
- Correction: Corrected roundup of Independence Day fireworks, parades, other events
- U-M hospitals issue lawnmower safety reminder after 3-year-old's leg nearly severed in accident
Business Review:
- Construction work continues on Zingerman's Deli expansion project in Ann Arbor
- Ford sees bright future in mobile apps for autos, seeks software developers
- Tool maker K-Space to double its space in Dexter research park, add jobs
- Gay marriage ban: economic disadvantage for Michigan?
- DDA asks whether it should be recruiting retailers to downtown Ann Arbor
- Real estate Beat: Buyer of Wellesley Gardens property at tax foreclosure auction has 'no timeline' for development
- Ann Arbor's 16 Hands gallery leaving longtime Main Street space
- Opinion: Allowing grad students to unionize threatens University of Michigan's research prowess
- Column: Possibility of 6,100 new Michigan workers is tempting, but Sears deal isn't worth it
- People & achievements in the greater Ann Arbor area, including Ann Arbor State Bank and OI Partners-Hugh Anderson Associates
- Paparazzi: Saline city clerk honored for 40 years of service
- Datebook: Real estate career seminar and more
- Possibility of 56 m.p.g. national fuel standard worries Rick Snyder, other governors
- Buzz Aldrin, in Ann Arbor, says space exploration needs Kennedy-style public goal
- All drinks free Thursday morning at Biggby Coffee on Stadium Boulevard in Ann Arbor
Sports:
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- ESPN 970: Lloyd Carr talks about Michigan recruiting, Ohio State scandal and more
- Tim Hardaway Jr. hits game-winner in Team USA's win over Serbia at U19 World Championships
- Today's College Sports Links: Big Ten Network exists because ESPN execs made a low-ball offer in 2004
- Memorial service set for Austin Hatch's parents
- 7 months away, national signing day looks promising for Michigan football team
- With Slideshow & Video: Growing Skyline High School players, program on display at Ann Arbor summer basketball tournament
- One-legged pro wrestler Zach Gowen of Ann Arbor tells his story
- Team USA wins U19 World Championships opener, Tim Hardaway Jr. scores seven points
- BTN 'The Journey' will feature former Michigan guard Darius Morris on Monday
- Sports cuts delayed as Ann Arbor school board asks athletic directors for alternatives
- Tim Hardaway Jr. and Team USA open FIBA U19 World Championships play today
- Slideshow: Images from the Huron, Pioneer, Skyline and Father Gabriel Richard summer basketball tourney
- Newt Loken, 'father of Michigan men's gymnastics,' dies at age 92
- Laura Kueny wins Michigan PGA Women's Open; ex-Eastern Michigan golfer Darby Peters finishes 9th
- There's still time to enter the 'light-hearted' Firecracker 5K event in Ann Arbor
- Poll: Pick your winner in a mythical Big Ten football coach battle royale
- Michigan Daily: Former Michigan hockey player Steve Kampfer plans to bring Stanley Cup to Ann Arbor
Entertainment:
- The Chelsea Standard: Three staff members laid off at Purple Rose Theatre
- Metro Times: Latest 'Transformers': More is more (again)
- Metro Times: 'Larry Crowne' a by-the-numbers romance
- Metro Times: 'Monte Carlo': a bad trip
- With Video: Acrobatics, beatboxing skills highlight Australian troupe Tom Tom Crew's 2-night Summer Festival stand
- Tonight at Top of the Park: Lady Sunshine & the X-Band, Dave Boutette & John Latini, Strange Fruit and more
- Slideshow: Strange Fruit aerial dancers return to Top of the Park
- Los Lonely Boys member suffers minor injury at Power Center, is doing well
- Slideshow: Ann Arbor Civic Band brings sounds of summer to West Park
- Movie listings: June 30-July 7
- Cinema Chat: New 'Transformers,' a horse whisperer documentary, the great Tom Hanks and more at the movies this week
- Bollywood flash mob dance performance surprises Ann Arbor Summer Festival Top of the Park Wednesday
- The Stooges' Scott Asheton falls ill, won't play next set of concerts
- With Poll: The Ann Arbor Art Fair aiming to be more 'fairgoer friendly'
- R&B legend Andre Williams bringing his 'Bacon Fat' (and much more) to The Ark
- Tickets on sale: Joan Baez at the Michigan Theater, Elton John at DTE
- On Stages: 'Next Fall' extended through July 10, and Independence Day specials
- Capitol Steps' tradition of political lampooning continues for 21st season at Ann Arbor Summer Festival
Community:
- Parenting: Holiday weekend event roundup: Parades, fireworks and free events
- Food & Drink: A frugal Friday at downtown Ann Arbor's Jerusalem Garden
- Parenting: 5 things we 'owe' our children are really 5 gifts that show our love
- Home & Garden: Installing a window air conditioning unit is a simple project if you purchase the right product for your home
- Pets: Friday Pet Photos - a week in the life of pets
- Recipe: Pink Martinis and Cupcakes - perfect treats for a girls' night out
- The Week in Beer: Celebrate Independence Day with craft-brewed beer
- Events: Ann Arbor food and drink calendar
- Home & Garden: Putting the kitchen in the prime spot of a house makes sense for many families
- Recipe: Baked tilapia with smoked salmon spread
- 'Goodnight Keith Moon': Ann Arbor writers publish children's book for adults
- Local webcomic Tales of a Checkered Man #131: 'The Crime Gang Cometh pt.6'
- Pets: Cats are different than dogs in many ways, especially during an emergency