Rylee Barnsdale

Rylee Barnsdale is a Michigan native and longtime Washtenaw County resident. She wants to use her journalistic experience from her time at Eastern Michigan University writing for the Eastern Echo to tell the stories of Washtenaw County residents that need to be heard.

Innovation News A flyer for "The First Ever Regal Beagle Musical."
Innovation News KeyBank and Avalon Housing staff pose with a check for KeyBank's $300,000 grant to Avalon.

KeyBank awards Avalon Housing $300,000 for supportive services


Longform "Engaging With Democracy Through Writing" project contributors Angelica Esquivel and Melissa Brooks-Yip.
Longform The first day of school at the new YCMS location.

Ypsi middle school relocates, expanding facilities and programming


Innovation News Father and son Bambo Oluwadare (right) and Akin Oluwadare (left), and their nonprofit Odindi Youth Action Village, have spearheaded the renovation of West Willow Park alongside the New West Willow Neighborhood Association.

West Willlow Park renovation breaks ground in Ypsi Township


Innovation News The new Title IX Plaza in Dexter.
Longform "Look for the Grey Barn Out Back" by Jeanine Michna-Bales.
Innovation News Michigan Nurses' Study image