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Bridgewater Country Market adds to rural landscape

Bridgewater Country Market adds to rural landscape

by Marsha Chartrand Monday, March 18, was the culmination of a 10-year dream for Michelle White and her family. She and her husband, Jeremy, along…

Sheriff issues “call to action” for continuing Public Safety and Mental Health millage

Sheriff issues “call to action” for continuing Public Safety and Mental Health millage

By Marsha Chartrand In 2020, Washtenaw County voters passed a Public Safety and Mental Health millage that provided much-needed funding for mental health services and…

WCSO February 2024 police services monthly report

WCSO February 2024 police services monthly report

As reported by Lt. Alan Hunt, WCSO During the month of February there were 142…

State Rep. Felicia Brabec announces bid for State Senate

State Rep. Felicia Brabec announces bid for State Senate

submitted by Team for Felicia Brabec  State Rep. Felicia Brabec (D, MI-33) [who represents Bridgewater…

The Lessons U Share

The Lessons U Share

submitted by Julie Brilliant, Manchester Jr./Sr. High School English Teacher by Maggie Feldkamp, Manchester Jr./Sr.…

WCRC: culvert replacements continue this week

WCRC: culvert replacements continue this week

by Sara Swanson The Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) will continue with their culvert replacements…

WCHD alerts public to second Washtenaw measles case

WCHD alerts public to second Washtenaw measles case

submitted by Washtenaw County Health Department  Washtenaw County Health Department is reporting a second case…

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Michigan targets prosperity in plan to boost training and wages for workers

Michigan targets prosperity in plan to boost training and wages for workers

by Paula Gardner (Bridge Michigan) Michigan is rolling out a plan to boost prosperity in the state by aligning initiatives, currently…

Michigan’s auto industry awaits an EV revolution in flux

Michigan’s auto industry awaits an EV revolution in flux

by Paula Gardner (Bridge Michigan) A critical shift in Michigan's dominant industry remains in flux as automakers spend billions of dollars…

Michigan shortens coyote hunting season, irking some hunters

Michigan shortens coyote hunting season, irking some hunters

by Kelly House (Bridge Michigan) State wildlife regulators have shortened Michigan’s public coyote hunting season by three months, a move designed…

Michigan works to improve pay, as state inches toward universal pre-K

Michigan works to improve pay, as state inches toward universal pre-K

by Hannah Dellinger/Chalkbeat Detroit (for Bridge Michigan) Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s goal to make preschool free and available to all families is…

In drug-ravaged northern Michigan, there’s money for help. But few counselors

In drug-ravaged northern Michigan, there’s money for help. But few counselors

by Ron French (Bridge Michigan) GAYLORD — The phone alarm buzzes at 4am on weekdays in Brian Warsow’s room at an…

Solar eclipse 2024: What will Michigan see? How to get glasses, other answers

Solar eclipse 2024: What will Michigan see? How to get glasses, other answers

by Janelle D. James (Bridge Michigan) The good news: Excitement is building for the first visible solar eclipse in Michigan since…

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Photos: Spring workday leaves parks sparkling

Photos: Spring workday leaves parks sparkling

by Marsha Chartrand The Manchester Parks Commission organized and carried out a cleanup of Carr, Kirk, and Chi-Bro parks on Saturday, March 16. Several commissioners…

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What experts wish more people knew about hospice and other end-of-life care

What experts wish more people knew about hospice and other end-of-life care

Editors note: This article was originally published by University of Michigan Institute for Healthcare Policy and…

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