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🌱 How Ann Arbor police finally tracked down a suspect months later

Ann Arbor, Michigan Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hello Ann Arbor! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Ann Arbor police finally tracked down a suspect months later
  • Will Ann Arbor pay to join Detroit in the Michelin spotlight?
  • Help is available after fatal I-94 overpass incident near Ann Arbor

Also on today's calendar: Half-off Milkshakes for Half Day! and 3 more events.

Today's riddle: The top potato won what? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 76 and low of 51 degrees.
  • Monday: Partly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 79, low: 48.
  • Tuesday: Sunny and pleasant, with a high of 76 and low of 46 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Police identify, charge suspect in fatal dog shooting case (michigandaily.com) — Ann Arbor police have arrested and charged a 26-year-old man in connection with the December shooting death of a family dog on Weldon Boulevard in the Dicken neighborhood, west of Pioneer High School. After months of investigation, he now faces multiple felony counts, including assault with intent to murder and weapons charges, with bond set at $500,000.
   

2. US Cities Are Paying Millions of Dollars for Michelin Stars (foodandwine.com) — Ann Arbor’s dining scene is on the sidelines of Michelin’s new American Great Lakes guide, even as a local James Beard–recognized chef pushes the city’s tourism bureau to buy into future editions. The piece explains how cities like Detroit and others are paying hundreds of thousands of dollars for Michelin coverage, and what that could mean for regional restaurant talent and recognition.
   

3. Woman Jumps to her Death from Interstate 94 Overpass (meigsindypress.com) — Emergency crews responded to a Memorial Day incident on the I-94 Parker Road overpass in Scio Township, where a 26-year-old woman from the Ann Arbor area died after jumping before responders arrived. Authorities from multiple agencies assisted, and officials are reminding residents that confidential help is available anytime by calling or texting the 988 suicide prevention hotline.
   

4. AIUM: To treat tumors, why not microbubbles? (auntminnie.com) — A University of Michigan researcher in Ann Arbor is helping advance a novel tumor treatment that uses microbubbles and focused ultrasound, known as histotripsy. Speaking at a national medical imaging conference, he highlighted promising early results for liver tumors and potential future uses in noninvasive pressure measurements and cancer therapies that could eventually benefit local patients.
   

5. One woman's 16-year journey illuminates childcare dilemma (freep.com subscription) — Ann Arbor appears as a Michigan city rethinking zoning rules to help expand childcare options, alongside Detroit’s recent reforms. Through one Detroit provider’s 16-year struggle to grow her home-based program, the story shows how complex local zoning and lack of outreach can limit childcare seats statewide, including in Washtenaw County.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Today was the first Artisan Market of the season at the Dixboro Farmers' Market — check out these great finds from HPR Crafts and Good Shepherd Homestead!
    Dixboro’s Friday market runs from 3-6pm and is always a highlight of our week as a family. Live music, great vendors, and plenty of good vibes and… (Nextdoor Gale-Vreeland)
  • I just encountered an interesting scam on Nextdoor.
    I posted an item for free. Soon after, I received a message in the app saying that my account would be suspended unless I provided information about… (Nextdoor Wagner - Pratt - Zeeb)
  • Trinity Health Corporation posted a job opening for Activities Assistant - Part Time - Glacier Hills in Ann Arbor. Apply here.
  • Molly Maid posted a job opening for Residential House Cleaner in Ann Arbor. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Ann Arbor here.

Ok Ann Arbor! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A championchip (Thank you Timothy G. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Ann Arbor

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