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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

Roller skates on shelves.
Free “Skate Day” for Ypsi kids celebrates end of school year

Ypsilanti's Corner Health Center is inviting local youth to celebrate the end of the school year and the beginning of summer by enjoying free roller-skating at the inaugural Ypsi Skate Night.

Members of the student-led team that spearheaded a zero-waste initiative at the annual Southeast Michigan Stewardship Coalition meeting at Eastern Michigan University.
Students lead successful effort to reduce waste at annual forum at EMU

Eastern Michigan University (EMU) students spearheaded a recent effort to transform the annual Southeast Michigan Stewardship Coalition Community Forum into a zero-waste event for the first time.

A participant performs at a 2019 Noise Permit event at the Ypsilanti District Library.
Ypsi library’s “Noise Permit” summer youth program to expand with added funding

The Ypsilanti District Library has received additional grant funding from the Michigan Arts and Culture Council to expand its annual Noise Permit summer program for young people, bringing new technology, workshops, and mentorship opportunities to local youth.

LaWanda Hollister and Josie Ann Lee of We the People Opportunity Farm in Ypsilanti.
Ypsi’s We the People Opportunity Farm will continue founder Melvin Parson’s mission after his sudden passing

Leadership at Ypsilanti nonprofit We The People Opportunity Farm is focused on ensuring the organization continues founder Melvin Parson's legacy after his unexpected death.

A design rendering of a planned mural on the North Main Street railroad overpass in Ann Arbor.
Underpasses as canvases: Organizers raise funds for mural on Ann Arbor railroad bridge

TreeTown Murals' "Murals That Bridge" initiative is continuing a citywide effort to transform Ann Arbor infrastructure into visual landmarks.

Cherisa Allen
Ypsi schools’ Mental Health Awareness Fair aims to offer resources, reduce stigma

Ypsilanti Community Schools are celebrating Mental Health Awareness Month with their fourth annual Mental Health Awareness Fair on May 16 from noon-3 p.m. at Prospect Park in Ypsilanti.

A still from the documentary "Sons of Detroit," which will open the Cinetopia Film Festival in Ann Arbor on May 14.
“Sons of Detroit” documentary to open Ann Arbor’s Cinetopia Film Festival

The upcoming Cinetopia Film Festival in Ann Arbor will open with a deeply personal story rooted in Detroit history.

Nashia and Brandon Frye preparing smoothies at No Label Juice.
Ypsi-based Small Business Support Hub offers many free services for entrepreneurs

The free Small Business Support Hub program at SPARK East offers weekly in-person consulting sessions, networking opportunities, and other resources tailored to entrepreneurs' needs.

Bloodroot Herb Shop owner Alex Crofoot.
Ypsi herb shop launches monthly community clinic to help fill health care gaps

Bloodroot Herb Shop founder Alex Crofoot says the clinic builds on a longstanding vision to integrate free care into her shop’s broader model. 

A car on the test track at the American Center for Mobility in Ypsilanti Township.
American Center for Mobility marks 10 years of evolution and innovation in Ypsi Township

What began as a test track for autonomous vehicles has grown to support tech startups working in electrification, cybersecurity, and advanced mobility systems.

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