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Hubert violates rules on use of military pictures and logos in campaign ads

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Campaign ads from Edison Hubert running for 54th State Rep violates military rules on political advertising.
(July 31, 2008) Campaign literature and website from Edison Hubert who is running for State House in the 54th District runs afoul of military prohibitions of political campaigning. According to Department of Defense Public Affairs office, official military photos may […]

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Ypsilanti Township Debate

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(July 24, 2008) YpsiNews.com was proud to broadcast live the YTownCan.com debate. Over 160 people were in attendance for the 2.5 hour event held at the Ypsilanti District Library. There were candidates for County Sheriff, County Commission District 4, Ypsilanti Township Supervisor, Clerk and Trustee.

See the on-line discussion during the debate.

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YpsiNews sponsors Ypsilanti Township Candidates forum

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(July 18, 2008) YpsiNews.com is sponsoring a candidate forum for Ypsilanti Township candidates, County Sheriff, and County Commission from District 4.
The debate is Thursday, July 24 from 6:30p to 9:00p and will be held at the Ypsilanti Public Library, 5577 Whittaker Road in Ypsilanti.
YpsiNews.com will record the debate and post the video on […]

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Ypsi City to hike property taxes by another 1.02 mills

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(May 27, 2008) Ypsilanti City Manager Ed Koryzno in his budget presentation that was presented to the City Council at a May 8th special meeting told council the City property millage will go up by additional 1.02 mills.
This millage increase is above the general operating millage, which is capped by state law, thus this […]

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Ypsi Co-Op and City Hall gets $35,000 grant for solar projects

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(May 16, 2008) The Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) announced the Ypsilanti Food Co-op has received a grant of $35,980 for two solar energy projects. The grant is to install solar photo-voltaic panels on the Co-op as well as on City Hall.
The grants are part of the MPSC’s Low-Income and Energy Efficiency Fund, which provides […]

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