Obituary: Dale L. Richardson
Dale Lynn Richardson, age 58, of Grass Lake, passed away unexpectedly in Crossville, Tennessee on Thursday, September 3, 2020 while on a golfing trip. Dale was born on February 26, 1962 to Ivan and Gyneth (Cook) Richardson in Wauseon, OH. He graduated from Napoleon High School in 1980, where he still holds school records in […]
Michigan economy is stronger than expected amid pandemic. Thank the stimulus.
By Jonathan Oosting (Bridge) LANSING — Federal stimulus checks and expanded unemployment benefits have propped up the Michigan economy during the coronavirus pandemic, driving up spending and tax revenue and blunting the impact of an ongoing recession. The message, delivered Monday by financial experts in Lansing, is good news for Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and […]
Pandemic takes toll on Michigan children with autism and their families
By Anna Clark (Bridge) If you ask Jaden Williams, he’ll tell you that there’s some benefit to the COVID crisis. The sixth-grader at Pasteur Elementary School in Detroit doesn’t like virtual programs. But, he said, “at the real school, when I’m in the class the whole entire day, I’m being stressed.” He describes his […]
Will Postal Service botch election in Michigan? It’s unlikely, experts say.
By Mike Wilkinson (Bridge) For weeks, Americans have feared impending doom: Cuts in the U.S. Postal Service would jeopardize mail-in balloting during the November election. On the verge of likely the biggest absentee-ballot election in Michigan history, those fears were spurred by the removal of mail boxes and sorting machines across the country, including some in Michigan. President Trump has attacked mail-in […]
Obituary: Ruth Ann Haeussler
Ruth Ann (Stortz) Haeussler passed away on Saturday, August 29, 2020 after a rapid decline in her health at the Evangelical Home in Saline, MI. She was born December 31,1942 to Stephen and Alice (Davis) Stortz in Adrian, MI. Ruth will be remembered for always welcoming others into her home and community. She loved baking, playing […]
COVID-19 recession could trigger a surprise tax cut in Michigan
By Jonathan Oosting (Bridge) LANSING — Michiganders could be in line for a surprise tax cut because of the coronavirus pandemic and recession – if state officials don’t stop it first. A little-known provision in a 2015 road funding law signed by then-Gov. Rick Snyder requires Michigan to automatically lower its income tax rate if revenue flowing […]
Feds demand answers from Whitmer on Michigan nursing home deaths
By Jonathan Oosting (Bridge) LANSING – The U.S. Department of Justice announced Wednesday it is seeking data from Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and three other Democratic governors who "issued orders which may have resulted in the deaths of thousands of elderly nursing home residents." Much of the data is already publicly available, but the department […]
Most Michigan students have option: Return to class or learn at home
By Ron French (Bridge) Most Michigan school districts will give students at least the option of returning to classrooms, according to a study released Friday. The study, by the Education Policy Innovation Collaborative at Michigan State University, which examined the school reopening plans of more than 800 school districts and charter schools, found that 86 […]
Obituary: Kammy Koch
Kammy Kay Koch, 49, of Ypsilanti, passed away after a short illness (not virus related) on Friday, August 28, 2020 at her home. She was born on February 6, 1971, in Ann Arbor, Michigan to Lester and Megana (Whitaker) Koch. She will be remembered for her love of life, and family, especially her nephews. Kammy […]
Horning Farms expands its offerings to the public
Once upon a time, the role of the family farm was to provide food and shelter for itself and perhaps shared some of its surplus with neighbors. As more people moved away from the farm life, a farm stand with produce and other farm fare was often seen. The modern family farm has evolved into […]
