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Ford plant granted tax exemption by township
May. 24, 2010 · 5:44 p.m.
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Photo by Christine Laughren
A representative from DTE said he is unsure when power will be restored in parts of Downtown Ypsilanti. Power failed when a transformer exploded this afternoon.
City Hall, businesses close for afternoon
Jan. 15, 2010 · 4:42 p.m.
Updated Jan. 15, 2010 - 5:40 p.m.
Power was restored at approximately 5:30 this evening to all businesses and streetlights in Downtown Ypsilanti after being out for more than four hours this afternoon.
Businesses along the south side of Michigan Ave. including The Rocket, Bombadill's Cafe and Puffer Reds have reopened.
Original story
Detroit Edison is still trying to restore power in Downtown Ypsilanti after a transformer exploded near City Hall and two wires fell onto Huron Street.
A representative from DTE, who wished not to give his name, said he is unsure when power will be restored. The power lines have been cleared up, however he said DTE is having issues with the breaker at the local sub-station.
“We are trying to sort that out and reconfigure the circuits if need be,” he said.
According to Stan Kirton, director for Ypsilanti's Department of Public Works, the incident occurred at approximately 1:00 this afternoon when the wires fell on a UPS semi truck. Kirton said the driver, who was not injured, remained in his truck until the area was cleared.
“There’s quite a concern because (DTE) doesn’t know what caused the wires to drop,” Kirton said.
Streetlights at the corner of Michigan Ave. and Huron St., and Michigan Ave. and Washington St. are not operating. Drivers are asked to treat the lights as three-way and four-way stops respectively.
Businesses along the south side of Michigan Ave. between Huron St. and Adams St., as well as City Hall, remain closed.
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