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Lee Van Roth

Lee Van Roth is a Michigan native and longtime Washtenaw County resident. They want to use their journalistic experience from their time at Eastern Michigan University writing for the Eastern Echo to tell the stories of Washtenaw County residents that need to be heard.

Lee Van Roth's Latest Articles

Vendors and guests at the 2024 Riverside Arts Center Holiday Art Fair.
Holiday art fair featuring local artisans set to return to downtown Ypsi

Riverside Arts Center's (RAC) Holiday Art Fair will return to downtown Ypsilanti Nov. 22 and 23 for the third year in a row, with three spaces throughout RAC filled with local handmade goods.

A poster for the Ypsilanti Cryptid Festival.
Inaugural Ypsilanti Cryptid Festival will celebrate creatures of folklore and rumor

From eerie tales to indie films and monster-themed rock, the Ypsilanti Cryptid Festival is set to bring a dose of the supernatural to Depot Town on Oct. 24.

A promotional image for Dead Media Day at the Ann Arbor District Library.
“Dead Media,” from arcade games to typewriters, to take spotlight in Ann Arbor library event

Attendees at Dead Media Day can explore vintage TVs, VHS tapes, audio cassettes, film, cameras, video games, and more.

Ken MacGregor.
From true crime to fictional murder stories, Ypsi authors’ new releases tread chilling ground

This Halloween season, Ypsi readers can enjoy two frightening new books by local authors.

A flyer for Ypsi Freak Fest.
Freak Fest brings over 30 local bands to venues across Ypsi

Ypsi Freak Fest will feature a lineup of over 30 musical artists primarily from southeast Michigan, as well as vending by local artists and business owners, from Oct. 3-5.

People participate in a group walking event in Ypsilanti.
Ypsilanti Healthy Living Pledge invites residents to make healthy lifestyle changes

The Ypsilanti Healthy Living Pledge aims to help Ypsi residents take charge of their own health through education, small lifestyle changes, and incentives for eating healthy at local restaurants.

Larry Nisson's backyard garden in Ann Arbor.
Ann Arbor glass artist to host sale benefiting public art

Ann Arbor glass artist and philanthropist Larry Nisson will host an art show and sale in his backyard garden on Sept. 21, with all proceeds benefiting the Ann Arbor Art Center's Art in Public program.

An apartment at the Residences at Huron.
New affordable senior housing development in Ypsi seeks to “cultivate a whole new community”

The Residences at Huron, an affordable senior housing development, recently opened at 945 W. Clark Rd. in Ypsilanti.

Ypsilanti Meals On Wheels President Barbara Niess-May and Ypsilanti Senior Center Executive Director Monica Prince.
Ypsi senior services organizations face rising demand and federal funding cuts while awaiting new millage funds

Organizations that serve Ypsilanti-area seniors are experiencing uncertainty as they face federal funding cuts and await delayed funds from a recently approved Washtenaw County millage.

Monthly jazz jam session builds community of musicians in Ypsi

Over the past three years, a monthly jazz jam session in Ypsilanti has become a space for musicians and listeners alike to experiment, collaborate, and create music spontaneously.

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