YPSILANTI, MI — A family of local business owners was nearing their goal of opening a new Mexican ice cream parlor when a vehicle crashed into the building Sunday and caught fire.

As the Arreola family regroups and repairs in downtown Ypsilanti, they are still excited to bring La Michoacana Ice Cream to the community - even if it has to open later than expected.

Cousins and co-owners Christian and Sergio Arreola still hope to open the parlor before the end of the year at 418 W. Michigan Ave. next to Dos Hermanos, the restaurant, market and events space owned by their fathers - brothers Nicholas and Reyes Arreola.

The ice cream parlor will serve flavors and toppings that are popular in Michoacán, a state in Mexico from which the family originates. It will also serve up snacks and handm

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