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Sarah Rigg

Sarah Rigg is a freelance writer and editor in Ypsilanti Township and the project manager of On the Ground Ypsilanti. She joined Concentrate as a news writer in early 2017 and is an occasional contributor to other Issue Media Group publications. You may reach her at sarahrigg1@gmail.com.

Sarah Rigg's Latest Articles

Jack-o-lanterns arranged in Ypsilanti's Frog Island Park for the All Hallows Illumination of Frog Island.
All Hallows Illumination of Ypsi’s Frog Island Park returns after two-year hiatus

After a hiatus in 2024, hundreds of jack-o-lanterns will return to Ypsilanti's Frog Island Park for the All Hallows Illumination of Frog Island on Nov. 1 from 6-9 p.m.

Karen Parish-Foster, clinical educator and co-coordinator of EMU's Speech and Hearing Clinic, with graduate students Mollie Spencer and Jaidyn Hinkley.
EMU speech and hearing clinic has life-changing effects for variety of clients

From rehabilitating stroke patients to helping autistic or hearing-impaired clients communicate, EMU students and faculty are changing lives in Ypsilanti and beyond.

Student Nora McDonald and Principal Celeste Green stand outside Puentes Multilingual School in Ypsilanti, Michigan.
Students get dual English- and Spanish-language instruction at new Ypsi school

Puentes Multilingual School in Ypsilanti serves students in kindergarten through fourth grade.

Exceptional Journeys founder Zee Kennedy, at right, interacts with visitors at her nonprofit's Ann Arbor community center.
Ann Arbor nonprofit serving adults with special needs plans expansion due to high demand

Exceptional Journeys provides a variety of services for people with special needs, and the nonprofit has plans to expand.

Dylan Presley with a robot arm at Ypsilanti Community High School.
How an Ypsi high schooler found “direction” in skilled trades after taking CTE classes

Dylan Presley found his calling in career and technical education (CTE) classes, and he expects to go into the trades after he graduates high school.

Michigan Poet Laureate Melba Joyce Boyd.
Michigan poet laureate to speak alongside Ypsi youth poet laureate at Ypsi library event

The event features Michigan Poet Laureate Dr. Melba Joyce Boyd, Ypsilanti Youth Poet Laureate Ruth Mella, and local poet Leslie McGraw.

RCTC culinary arts program student Shamiyah Payne.
Ypsi high school adds International Baccalaureate program for juniors and seniors

The Ypsilanti Community Schools district is paving the way for students to have an International Baccalaureate stamp on their schooling from kindergarten through graduation.

Estabrook Elementary School in Ypsilanti, Michigan.
Ypsi school opens new student support hub

Estabrook Elementary has opened the Eagles Nest, a student support hub that will unite the school's Intense Student Support Network staff and offer resources for students and caregivers.

The inaugural class of EMU's College in Prison program heads to their graduation, led by class speaker Katherine Woods.
Inaugural class of EMU College in Prison program celebrates graduation

The students, currently incarcerated at Women's Huron Valley Correctional Facility, are the first in Michigan to receive bachelor's degrees while in prison.

Infinite River performing at the Ypsilanti Freighthouse for UMS' "Beautiful Noise" concert.
UMS brings concerts, kids’ events, dance classes, and more to Ypsi Freighthouse in 6th residency

The University Musical Society (UMS) and the city of Ypsilanti recently announced the schedule for UMS' fall 2025 residency at the Ypsilanti Freighthouse, featuring concerts, a film screening, dance classes, and more.

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