Quick Lane Bowl: Eastern Michigan Loses To Pitt With Ugly Display of Misconduct In Final Moments By EMU Quarterback.

Editor & Publisher Jeff Brown.

Eastern Michigan was defeated in the Quick Lane Bowl 34-30 in front of 34,000 fans by the University of Pittsburgh in what can only be described as an ugly and inexcusable display of unsportsmanlike like conduct by EMU senior quarterback Mike Glass in the final moments of a close game. For a team that played as well and as hard as EMU did in Thursday's bowl game at Ford Field in Detroit, the behavior of Glass only made the loss that much more painful for EMU students, fans and alumni. With moments left in the game and EMU with the ball trailing by four points Eastern quarterback Mike Glass was sacked for a short loss. But instead of popping up and and returning to the huddle, Glass jumped to his feet and threw punches at  two Pitt players, yes, two. Glass was immediately ejected from the game. This was a game that Eastern still had a chance to win. What a shame to end in such a ugly display of out misconduct.

6-7 EMU entered the game as 13 point underdogs, but played a stellar game on both sides of the ball. EMU senior quarterback Mike Glass completed 28 of 50 passes for 311 yards and two touchdown passes. EMU led Pitt until there was only 47 seconds left in the fourth quarter. It was midway through  the 4th that Panther quarterback Picket began dissecting the Eagle secondary with precision pass completions that led to a game tying touchdown pass in the fourth quarter. Picket finished the game throwing for 361 yards and three touchdowns paving the way for a Pitt victory. Pittsburgh's Maurice Ffrench snagged 12 passes for 165 yards.

EMU receiver Hassan Beydoun had a break out game catching nine passes for 113 yard. Beydoun received a full athletic scholarship on Christmas. Eastern's Shaq Vann dashed for 48 yards on 13 carries.

Thursday's game was Eastern's third bowl game appearance in four years and is proof of how EMU coach Chris Creighton has turned around the once ailing EMU football program. But to close the final minute of a tight game with the ejection of EMU quarterback Mike Glass has left fans with a sour taste and that's a shame.

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Multiple Reports Of Strange Lights In The Sky over Mid Michigan Sunday Night.

Lights similar to these seen over Ontario earlier in year are being seen Sunday night Dec 22 over Mid Michigan.

Editor & Publisher Jeff Brown.

As of 9:00 PM Sunday night, December 22, there have been multiple reports of strange lights in the sky over Mid Michigan. Folks are describing seeing at least six bright shining, perfectly aligned lights in the sky. An individual in Clarkston stated that the strangely aligned bright lights are situated due west of the Clarkston, Michigan area.

Stay tuned for updates.

Eastern Michigan Men's Basketball To Take On Michigan State Saturday.

Editor & Publisher Jeff Brown.

The Eastern Michigan Men's basketball team will take on no.15 Michigan State on Saturday, December 21, in East Lansing at the Breslin Center at 7 PM. On December 17 EMU defeated a strong Northeastern Huskies team 60-55 at the Convocation Center in Ypsilanti in front of a raucous and enthusiastic home crowd. Eastern Michigan fans have every reason to be joyously enthusiastic as the EMU Eagles are off to a scorching 9-1 start having not lost a game at home this season. EMU has held opponents 57.1 points per game which ranks 10th in the nation.

Watch Eastern Michigan take on Michigan State on the Big Ten Network Saturday, December 21 at 7 PM.. You can also listen to the game on WEMU 89.1 on your dial.

Ypsilanti Planning Commission To Hold Public Hearing Regarding Zoning Regulations For Recreational Marijuana Facilities.

Editor & Publisher Jeff Brown.

Wednesday, December 18, 2019, 7:00 pm

Council Chambers, City Hall

1 S Huron St, Ypsilanti, MI 

According to a press release from the City of Ypsilanti, a public hearing will be held by the Ypsilanti Planning Commission at their regular meeting to consider the following:

The following is a statement from the City of Ypsilanti.

Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment:

Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marihuana Act Zoning Update

The Planning Commission will hear a presentation, hold a public hearing, and make a recommendation to City Council regarding a proposed amendment to the text of the zoning ordinance (Ypsilanti City Code Chapter 122). The proposed amendment will outline the zoning regulations for recreational marihuana facilities, including but not limited to: marihuana retailers, marihuana growing and/or processing centers, marihuana secure transporters, marihuana safety compliance facilities, marihuana microbusinesses, excess marihuana growers, and designated consumption establishments.

Planning Commission agendas and packets are available at cityofypsilanti.com/PlanningCommission. For further information, please call 734-483-9646 or email Andy Aamodt, City Planner, at aaamodt@cityofypsilanti.com. For a full calendar of City events, please go to our website at cityofypsilanti.com/calendar.aspx.

The City invites all interested persons to attend this meeting or to send written comments to the City of Ypsilanti, Community & Economic Development Department, One South Huron Street, Ypsilanti, Michigan 48197.  The City of Ypsilanti will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired, Limited English Proficiency (LEP) services, and audios of printed materials being considered at the meeting.  Individuals requiring auxiliary aids or services should provide two (2) days’ notice to the City, and contact the City by writing the City Clerk's Office, One South Huron Street, Ypsilanti, Michigan 48197; or by calling the Clerk’s Office at (734) 483-1100.

Purple Walrus Press Writer's Alley: A Single Shining Star By Kathleen Deview.

                                                               
A single star shining in the blackest night,
Twinkling to the sky’s delight.
I wish I may, I wish I might, have the dream I wish tonight.
I wish for no more hate and despair,
For awareness to those that don’t seem to care,
For love of all humans, regardless of status or race,
To take care of each other
We can all love this place.
This place, our Earth, with beauty so divine,
For acceptance of varied religions and beliefs of all kind.
For through acceptance of others we can live in peace,
Sharing the stars together.
I have no fear as the shining star guides me through the night,
It reminds me of my status in time,
How much of our lives that truly shine.
Yes, I have no fear during my darkest night,
As I receive comfort from the stars delight.
I am calm and content as the shining star continues to stare,
I feel it beckons me as it radiates the sky at night,
My deepest thoughts and fears no longer in sight.