American Broach to move to Ypsilanti

(October 18, 2007) American Broach and Machine of Scio Township has announced plans to relocate their business and manufacturing facility to Ypsilanti. They have purchased a building on South Mansfield in the Ypsilanti industrial park.

American Broach has plans to sell their building on Jackson Road to Home Depot. Their move is dependent on Home Depot receiving final approval from Scio Township to build on Jackson Road.

American Broach has some 30 employees that will locate in Ypsilanti and has been in business since 1919. Broaches are the cutting tools that are used in the machining process. American Broach also manufactures and sells CNC (Computerized Numerical Control) broaching machines and sharpeners. They have two other locations in Canton and North Adams, Michigan.

Paradise Manor demolition begins

(October 11, 2007) “Finally!” That is what one resident exclaimed as they watched the burned out building knocked done. Some eight months after the devastating fire that killed three young children and displaced four other families, the apartment building is coming down.

Housing Commission officials said the delays were caused because they had to preserve the scene because of the threat of a lawsuit. Yet no lawsuit was ever filed. Jon Ichesco, Fire Marshall and Fire Chief for the City of Ypsilanti said that their investigation was complete months ago and that the building did not need to be preserved for any evidence. Fire had gutted the building in February 2007.

Walter Norris, Director of Ypsilanti Housing Commission, at a public meeting in August 2007 said that DTE and other utility companies were slow in disconnecting the utilities which caused further delays. However, DTE and YCUA said they hadn’t been contacted about disconnecting the utilities until July and August.

Paradise Manor residents said it has been difficult living next to that building all summer. “It was a constant reminder of those kids dying in the fire,” said one long-time resident that asked to be anonymous. “I am just glad we can move on.”

Ypsi High crowns homecoming king and queen

(October 8, 2007) Ypsilanti High School celebrated Homecoming Friday, Sept. 28. During halftime students cheered as the 2007-08 King, Justin Thomas and Queen, Ayanna Thomas (no relation) were announced. The YHS football team completed the celebration, taking the win 40-7 over Redford Thurston.

Political Cartoon October 6, 2007

Ypsilanti City Hall phones are down (Update 1)

(October 3, 2007) The City of Ypsilanti is reporting that their phone system has gone on the blink.

In a statement posted on the City’s website, they said, “Ypsilanti City Hall is currently experiencing technical difficulties with our phone and fax system. We are unable to make or receive phone calls indefinitely. If you need to contact someone at City Hall (which includes the City Manager’s Office, City Clerk’s Office, and the Planning, Treasurer, Assessing, Human Resources, and Building Departments) please contact the Department of Public Works at 734-483-1421 and they will forward messages. However, our e-mail system is working and you may find employee addresses on the city website at http://www.cityofypsilanti.com. We anticipate that our phones will be working within the next 24 hours.”

Ypsilanti Police are reporting that they are also experiencing problems with their phone lines and some calls, including 911 calls, are being routed to the County.

UPDATE: Phone service was restored by Thursday morning. City officials have not said what caused the problems.

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