ANN ARBOR, MI – From a baby who was killed in an accident while on a bike ride with his mother, to the University of Michigan claiming it would lose millions without sports in the fall, a lot has happened in the area.
Here are some headlines you may have missed this week.
Babe killed by car while riding on mom with mom
A baby was killed while on a bicycle ride with his mother in Ypsilanti Township on Wednesday, August 12th.
Rescue crews were called to the Lakeview Avenue and Hearthside Drive area at 7.25pm for a reported accident between a car and a bicycle.
The mother, a 35-year-old Ypsilanti Township woman, was on her way west on Lakeview Avenue, dragging the one-year-old in a baby trailer when they were hit by a car.
University of Michigan stands to lose at least $ 56.6M from canceled fall sports, officials say
The University of Michigan’s athletics department could lose $ 56.6 million if the university is unable to host athletic events due to the coronavirus pandemic, officials said Tuesday.
And that is without television and other media revenue built-in.
Officials of the Big Ten and college football leaders have reportedly canceled the bankruptcy sports season and will try to play in the spring. While there are still many unknowns – as if other fall sports will be canceled – it would still be a massive blow to Michigan Athletics if they are unable to have any fans in the stands.
One shot, one stab, one through the car during family dispute in West Willow Park, police say
A family dispute left one person shot, one person stabbed and another overtaken by a car in a Ypsilanti Township park early Tuesday afternoon, police said.
Police were called to West Willow Park in Ypsilanti Township at 12:15 a.m. Aug. 11 for a change between family members who were escalating.
Deputies discovered that one person was stuck in the fight, one was shot and another was run over by a car that fled the scene.
Here’s how Ann Arbor’s return to school plans differ by grade level
While parents are considering deciding which learning format to choose for their children this fall, Ann Arbor Public Schools has broken down what school days will look like under each format and grade level.
Following the announcement that the school year would begin virtually last month, the district released three videos on Sunday, August 9, analyzing how students will interact with teachers and other students under each of their fall tuition options: A2 Student Link, A2 Classroom Connect to A2 Virtual + Academy.
Super Bowl champion, former Olympic wrestler says UM athletic doctor prepares for young Black men
Dwight Hicks and Airron Richardson consider themselves “Michigan men.” They were elite athletes at the University of Michigan – Hicks in football and Richardson in wrestling – and played their respective sports at high levels, even after graduating from UM.
Those Michigan men spoke at a press conference Wednesday morning to tell their story about how they were sexually abused by late UM athletic doctor Robert Anderson, and, more importantly, to show how Anderson specifically preyed on young Black student- the athlete.
University of Michigan students can purchase lesson insurance in case they withdraw from school
Students at the University of Michigan must apply for a job interview by September 10 in the event they withdraw from school due to physical or mental health illness or injury.
The university has offered course insurance in the past, but the plan was dropped four years ago by Dewar Insurance Company due to low participation by students, said UM spokesman Rick Fitzgerald.
However, UM worked well with the insurance provider before launching the new coronavirus pandemic to bring the offer back to all registered students on the Ann Arbor campus for 2020-21, Fitzgerald said. Although not available to them this year, the insurance could be offered to Flint and Dearborn students in the future, he said.
Ann Arbor’s restaurants try to balance fears for employee safety and economic survival
Many Ann Arbor restaurants try to find a delicate balance of how to stay safe, but also stay open.
On Friday, Satchel’s BBQ downtown became the last local eatery to close. Owner Hugh Morgan said COVID “was just the straw that broke the camel’s back.”
Meanwhile, restaurant workers are still pleading with Washtenaw County officials to close restaurants in fear of personal safety.
Ann Arbor bars, restaurants can use streets for patio seating until September
Downtown bars and restaurants could expand their street seating through September.
City council on Thursday, August 6, approved the extension in an 11-0 vote for companies to provide open seats during the coronavirus pandemic until September 21, or until the number of customers is no longer reduced by the state, according to the resolution. Street closures will last from 2pm on Friday and until 8pm on Sunday.
Meet the four finalists for the job of mayor of Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor City Council has selected four finalists for city manager – Tom Crawford, Joyce Parker, Cara Pavlicek and Eric Wobser.
Finalists will be interviewed by city council, city staff and community members on Thursday, August 20th. The schedule is Crawford at 5 p.m., Parker at 5:55 p.m., Pavlicek at 6:50 p.m., and Wobser at 7:45 p.m.
A community survey will be released that day for the public to provide input. Based on that feedback, the city council will determine the next steps on August 24, which can negotiate with a finalist, invite multiple finalists for additional interviews in September, or restart the search.
The development of Liberty Townhomes of 52 units gets unanimously OK in Ann Arbor
A $ 5.2 million housing development is coming on the west side of Ann Arbor.
City council voted unanimously Thursday night, Aug. 7, to approve plans for Liberty Townhomes.
MCP Liberty Devco LLC, represented by Tony Randazzo of Trowbridge Companies, has plans to build 52 apartments in style in nine three-story buildings.
From Scrap to Treasure: Ann Arbor man shares passion for restoring old motorcycles
Patrick West inspects the antique machine for him. He sees a part missing. The paint is damaged, and before he disassembles it, he tries to figure out how authentic he can see this machine through restoration.
For about 30 years, West’s labor of love has restored old motorcycles in his garage. From racing bikes to ones produced prior to World War II, the 70-year-old Ann Arbor resident has restored about 10 bikes, with some projects taking years to complete.
