Russia-Ukraine war complicates communications with Paul Whelan
As tensions rise with the invasion of Ukraine, the family of Russian prisoner Paul Whelan, learned on March 3 that the Diplomatic pouch, in which mail and parcels from Washington DC have been sent to the US Embassy in Moscow, Russia, will no longer be going there. Those who wish to continue writing letters to […]
High school to move to traditional 6-hour instructional day
Last June, after school had ended for the summer, then-principal Eric McCalla proposed, and the school board accepted, the change to a 5×5 block schedule day for the high school. This was considered optimal at the time due to fewer class changes during the day and also proposed the benefits of giving students an opportunity […]
Wrestling team advances to state competition, falls to Bronson
“It has been another outstanding year for the Flying Dutchmen wrestling team, as we finished the season with a 22-7 record,” said coach Steve Vlcek. “This was a very young team as we had 13 freshmen who all contributed to our success. This group will be our future for sure.” Those freshmen were Onyx Ostrom, […]
Dutch bring together a “complete win” in crossover
In the Varsity Dutchmen’s only game of the week last Thursday, they brought in a 66-57 victory over Springport in the regular season-ending crossover game. “We started off the game slowly, down 10-0 in the first two minutes,” said coach Zach Neal. “But we battled back and outscored Springport 66-47 the rest of the way. […]
Have some fun at Acorn Farmers’ Market & Café this month
submitted by Acorn Farmers’ Market & Café March is full of fun at Acorn Farmers’ Market & Café! Come join us for one or all of these events. There is much to look forward to this month at Acorn Farmers’ Market & Café. On Sunday, March 20, at 3 pm, our very own Keegan from The […]
Local Wellness Centers lift mask requirements, expand hours
On February 25, the CDC rescinded mask-wearing recommendations for most of the country, and specifically in areas with low or medium COVID-19 community levels. In accordance with the updated guidance, mask-wearing has become optional for all members and staff using Chelsea, Dexter and Stockbridge Wellness Centers, beginning on Thursday, March 3. The Manchester Wellness Center, […]
Acorn wishes Kenny well
What do you say when you aren’t saying “good-bye?” How about “Thank You and Good Wishes?” It seems appropriate for the vendors, customers, staff and board of Acorn Farmers’ Market & Café to do exactly that for Kenny Frost, who has given so much of himself to this effort over the past 15+ months. So, […]
Angry Up North: scars linger after Michigan school mask mandates end
By Ron French (Bridge Michigan) CHARLEVOIX—Tuesday’s meeting of the Health District of Northwest Michigan board of directors hadn’t started yet, and it was already crowded and overheated. Someone opened a window and a 25-degree breeze swept past about 30 people sitting together wearing facemasks, and wafted toward another group of 30 — mostly on the […]
Ypsilanti’s Haab’s Restaurant ends 87-year run, another institution gone
By Paula Gardner (Bridge Michigan YPSILANTI—The songs of Frank Sinatra still came through the speaker in the lobby of Haab’s Restaurant on Friday afternoon, but this time his crooning about good-byes hit closer to home. Unlike a regular weekday, the inner door was locked. Behind the glass, the counter was empty. And the phone lines kept […]
Michigan Republicans to Whitmer: We dare you to veto income tax cuts
By Jonathan Oosting (Bridge Michigan) LANSING – Michigan’s Republican-led Senate on Thursday gave final approval to a $2.5 billion plan that would cut individual income tax, expand senior relief and create a child tax credit but force unspecified spending cuts in future years. The election-year proposal now heads to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, putting pressure on the […]
