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Michigan's Ashley Lane hits walk-off home run in 4-3 Super Regional win over Louisiana-Lafayette

2013-05-24T16:08:16-04:00

Michigan's Ashley Lane runs the bases last week in a regional game. Lane hit a game winning home run for the Wolverines in a 4-3 win over Louisiana Lafayette on Friday.

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Frost advisory issued for Ann Arbor area

2013-05-24T16:00:18-04:00

If the recent warm weather has tempted you to set out petunias or other annuals, you’d better make plans to cover them tonight if you don’t want to replant.

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Ann Arbor native takes command of Portsmouth Naval Shipyard

2013-05-24T15:57:21-04:00

Ann Arbor native Capt. William C. Greene will take command of the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Maine, reports The Portsmouth Herald.

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Michigan wrestlers accused of Molotov cocktail possession suspended indefinitely

2013-05-24T15:35:00-04:00

Several fires, including the one above, were set on White Street the night of MIchigan's national championship loss to Louisville and Molotov cocktails were found in the vicinity.

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Related: 2 U-M students accused of making Molotov cocktails after NCAA championship loss

The two University of Michigan students accused of possessing Molotov cocktails on the night of the Michigan men’s basketball team’s national championship loss to Louisville are members of the wrestling team and have been indefinitely suspended.

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Judge says Borders gift card holders won't get money back

2013-05-24T14:59:59-04:00

A federal judge ruled that Borders will not have to pay holders of unused gift cards, which could save the company's trustee more than $50 million.

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Borders will not have to pay anything to holders of approximately $210.5 million worth of gift cards, a Manhattan federal judge ruled Wednesday.

According to a report in the Chicago Tribune, U.S. District Judge Andrew Carter said it would be unfair to other creditors to let the cardholders recover their lost assets.

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Ypsilanti DDA may install security cameras to deter illegal dumping

2013-05-24T14:59:59-04:00

Ypsilanti Downtown Development Authority Director Tim Colbeck said installing security cameras may be one way to stop recurring illegal dumping downtown.

"Over the years, we’ve had our ration of misues," Colbeck said. "People dump couches, construction materials and it costs the DDA a lot of money every year to correct the problem."

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Restaurant Week comes back to Ann Arbor June 9-14

2013-05-24T14:31:36-04:00

Get your reservations in now. Ann Arbor Restaurant Week is once again upon us. 52 participating area restaurants, including some new restaurants on the Ann Arbor scene, are offering fixed-price lunch and dinner menus from Sunday, June 9 to Friday, June 14.

Restaurant Week dinners are three courses and cost $28. Lunches are a one-, two- or three-course affair, depending on the restaurant, and run $15. Many of the participating restaurants are offering two-for-one pricing.

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March Against Monsanto rally protesting GMO foods coming to downtown Ann Arbor Saturday

2013-05-24T14:22:00-04:00

Organizers expect at least 1,000 people to join the local March Against Monsanto scheduled for Saturday afternoon in downtown Ann Arbor.

The march and rally, part of an international day of protests, will begin at 1 p.m. on the University of Michigan Diag and end at Hanover Square Park on Packard Road. Organizer Kryssi Jones said the event will focus on spreading the word about the dangers of genetically modified foods, commonly referred to as GMOs (which stands for Genetically Modified Organisms).

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Huron Players to present original student work in 'Finale! 2013'

2013-05-24T13:07:54-04:00

The Huron Players will perform original student works in "Finale! 2013."

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Huron High School's theater troupe, the Huron Players, will present the final show of its 2012-13 season, "Finale! 2013," a showcase of student-written, student-directed one act plays and monologues, on May 30 and 31 at 7:30 p.m. in HHS's New Theater (2727 Fuller Road in Ann Arbor).

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Ann Arbor area pools and water parks open to the public this weekend

2013-05-24T13:00:00-04:00

It may not feel like summer, but Memorial Day weekend marks the opening of many public pools and water parks in the area. Ann Arbor’s three public pools are set to open Saturday along with the new Independence Lake County Park Splash Pad and the recently renovated Rolling Hills Water Park.

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Police release name of woman killed in Scio Township crash

2013-05-24T12:40:00-04:00

Daarina Mara Tuggle, a 28-year-old Belleville woman, died in a crash at Zeeb and Liberty roads in Scio Township Wednesday.

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Police have released the name of the 28-year-old woman who died in a car crash in Scio Township Wednesday.

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Chris and Mike Farah to film cable reality show pilot in Plymouth

2013-05-24T12:14:50-04:00

Chris and Mike Farah, on the set of the feature film "Answer This!"

Ann Arbor native brothers (and filmmakers) Chris and Mike Farah will be shooting a new project in the area - this time, a (not yet named) cable reality show pilot in Plymouth - and the Michigan Film Office has approved it for the state's film incentives.

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Ann Arbor's Sisters of Mary lose 'American Bible Challenge' finals but win fan favorite vote

2013-05-24T11:41:32-04:00

A three-woman team from Ann Arbor’s Dominican Sisters of Mary, Mother of the Eucharist competed on the season finale of Game Show Network’s “American Bible Challenge” on Thursday, May 23, but after a great run during the regular season, the sisters lost in the finals to a three-brother team, called the Wagner Warriors, from Oklahoma. (The third team in the finals was the San Diego-based Girls of Grace.)

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Frugal Friday at NeoPapalis - vegan-friendly and friendly to your wallet

2013-05-24T11:30:00-04:00

Mary Bilyeu, Contributor

Frugal Floozie Friday is a feature that seeks out dishes - appetizers, drinks, snacks, desserts, sandwiches, whatever - for $5 or less per person. Sometimes I split generously-sized items with loved ones, saving both money and calories; sometimes I find a great deal on a single serving that fits perfectly within the mandatory budget. I try to showcase several options to choose from, and you never know where I'll find them. Check out the column every Friday!

I had a fabulous Girls' Night Out recently with my BFF Wendy and our new friend (who seemed immediately like an old friend!) fellow AnnArbor.com writer Vicki Brett-Gach. Both eat a vegan diet, so I wanted to find a restaurant we could all enjoy without having to impose too greatly upon the kitchen or leave my dining companions with only a few meager options.

Fortunately, NeoPapalis — one of Ann Arbor's newest pizza places — offers a little something for everyone ... and at prices which happily meet our Frugal Floozie Friday budget of $5 per person.

Mary Bilyeu | Contributor

There are four basic pizzas to choose from, costing either $6 or $7, which easily feed at least two people. A few toppings — butter crust, oregano, or a four pepper olive oil — are available for free, while others cost $1 each.

The $6 Red Marinara version comes with tomato sauce, sliced Romano tomatoes, extra-virgin olive oil, roasted garlic, oregano, and sea salt... and it comes with no cheese. It was perfect!

To the left, you'll see the "as is" version that Wendy chose; to the right, you'll see the one I ordered with caramelized onions and Kalamata olives. At the top of the post is Vicki's pizza, topped with pineapple and green and red peppers. Each of these allowed two slices per person, as we mixed and matched and took home leftovers. You could add more toppings if you're hungry, but the pizza is delicious even with no frills.

Mary Bilyeu | Contributor

You could supplement your pizza with a $5 salad, and still stay within budget by sharing lunch or dinner with loved ones. The base price offers a salad large enough to feed a small family, and the following items are even included at no charge (choose whichever ones you like): sliced mushrooms, cucumbers, red onions, green and red peppers, Kalamata olives, Roma tomatoes, roasted garlic, broccoli, beets, Jalapeno peppers, hot pepper rings, pineapple, and artichokes.

Cheeses cost $1 each, meat items cost $1.50 each, and dressing options beyond Ranch, the house vinaigrette, Chipotle Ranch, or Balsamic Vinaigrette cost an extra 75 cents. Pizza and a hearty vegetable-laden salad make an exceptional meal to share with your family or friends at very little cost!

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Sheriff's office reports rash of vehicle break-ins

2013-05-24T11:26:00-04:00

There were four vehicle break-ins reported in Ypsilanti Township this week, according to the Washtenaw County Sheriff's Office.

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