New COVID variants rising in Michigan, along with hospitalizations
by Mike Wilkinson (Bridge Michigan) The latest offshoots of the omicron variant — blamed for rising COVID-19 cases in Europe and in parts of the United States — have been detected in growing numbers in Michigan and are likely causing an increase in coronavirus cases and hospitalizations. The proportion of all confirmed COVID-19 cases caused […]
Michigan schools are offering new teachers up to a $10K bonus. Is yours?
by Isabel Lohman (Bridge Michigan) Jackson Public Schools is offering a $10,000 signing bonus for people who become elementary teachers. A small, rural school is offering $5,000 for new teachers willing to stay at least two years. Other schools are offering bonuses ranging from $500 to several thousand dollars. That’s according to recent job listings on […]
Delta launches high-tech screen at Detroit Metro with personal flight data
by Julia Forrest (Bridge Michigan) Kathy Seurynck arrived Thursday at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport ready to board her flight to Sedona — but first, she piloted new technology in the Delta concourse that promises to change the way she and other travelers navigate airports of the future. The technology, dubbed Parallel Reality, was launched at […]
Disc golf course making progress
A workday last weekend helped get construction of the new disc golf course well underway at Chi-Bro Park. With concrete donated by Gotts Transit Mix, volunteers Jack Rathburn, Frank Mayfield, Mark Dresch, Alec Parker, Mike Ahrens, Garrett Olmstead, and Tom Pierce got to work and poured concrete for all the pads for the new course, […]
Royal Garden Trio at Gazebo this Thursday
submitted by Jim Horton, Riverfolk Music & Arts Organization Coming to the Manchester Gazebo Thursday, July 7, at 7:30pm: the ROYAL GARDEN TRIO (RGT), performing musical standards and swing from the ‘30s with a dash of Dixieland, Gypsy Jazz, and more in the mix. The RGT has been together since 2001, and have performed throughout […]
Multiple properties conserved, protecting water quality within River Raisin watershed
submitted by Legacy Land Conservancy Legacy Land Conservancy has permanently protected 90 acres of forest, prairie and wetlands, including 3,850 feet of frontage along the River Raisin, in western Washtenaw County. In a unique joint effort of three different sets of landowners — John and Carol McCullough, Byron and Freida McCullough, and David and Jennifer […]
Latest updates regarding Paul Whelan from the Whelan family
It has been just over two months since American Trevor Reed was rescued from Russia after 985 days in captivity. It has been 1,284 days since Paul Whelan was falsely imprisoned under similar pretenses as Reed’s. And there he remains. “As glad as we are for his family, we were also devastated that our brother […]
Meet 5HT’s summer nutrition intern at this week’s outdoor farmers’ market
Meghan Guysinger, the 5 Healthy Towns Foundation Summer Nutrition Intern, will be at Acorn’s Outdoor Market from 3pm to 4:30pm on Thursday to talk about MyPlate and how to build a balanced meal. Come and meet Meghan this week and learn more about MyPlate, the current nutrition guide published by the USDA’s Center for Nutrition […]
Acorn’s first Thursday outdoor market this week
submitted by Manchester Farmers Market Join us for The Manchester Art Fair at Acorn’s Outdoor Market this Thursday, July 7, from 3pm to 6pm. Make Art. See Art. Buy Art. Come make your own lemon lime–print tea towel with the talented Joy Matthews from 3pm to 6pm, while supplies last. This make-and-take is only $5 […]
What’s on the menu for your next potluck?
Come join us for a FREE culinary class about potluck parties on Tuesday, July 19, at 6pm, at Acorn Farmers’ Market & Café! Chef Keegan Rodgers will share his knowledge of this fun food category — Potluck Parties. Come for some inspiration about how to create a fabulous dish for your next potluck get-together. Please […]
