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Rylee Barnsdale
Monday, May 5, 2025
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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.
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Get rewards for purchases at Ypsi businesses with this new app created by U-M students
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WCC's inaugural Start-Up Week to feature pitch competition and entrepreneurship workshops
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U-M lymphoma patient's nonprofit advocates for treatment that saved her hair during chemo
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Wednesday, April 17, 2024
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Growing Hope plans to expand tool lending library in Ypsi
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Wednesday, April 17, 2024
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Washtenaw County residents share addiction and recovery experiences in "It Is Possible" campaign
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Wednesday, April 17, 2024
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Real estate company aims to create housing for median-income Ypsi residents, restore historic homes
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Wednesday, April 17, 2024
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Community health assessment reveals key health priorities for Washtenaw County
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Wednesday, April 10, 2024
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Apprenticeships for everyone: Non-traditional industries find effective way to train next generation
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Thursday, March 28, 2024
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Naloxone machines and other harm reduction efforts aim to reduce Ypsi-area opioid overdose deaths
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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
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Ypsi artists seek to open studio, gallery, and shop for fellow creatives
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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
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U-M student-run fashion media summit to host Condé Nast board chair
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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
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New exhibit features histories of notable Black families in Washtenaw County
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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
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Ypsi-area organizations find new ways to eliminate barriers to mental health care
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Wednesday, March 13, 2024
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Michigan Works! Southeast offers workforce services at satellite location in Ypsi
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Wednesday, March 13, 2024
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Detroit Electronic Music Conference returns at Washtenaw Community College after two-year hiatus
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Wednesday, March 6, 2024
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Taco truck, art supply store, and event planner all take businesses to next level in Ypsi
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Wednesday, February 28, 2024
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Ann Arbor farm stop hosts inaugural national farm stop conference
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Wednesday, February 28, 2024
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EMU theatre tour offers interactive performance tailored to neurodivergent students
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Wednesday, February 28, 2024
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WCC Start-Up Incubator offers two years of mentorship and support for new businesses
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