August 2 event for veterans set at WCC
submitted by Washtenaw Community College Veterans, active-duty personnel, military-connected families, and the National Guard are invited to the 2025 Washtenaw County Vet Fest on Saturday, August 2, for a day of food, fun, and resources on the campus of Washtenaw Community College (WCC). The fourth annual event is organized by WCC Wadhams Veterans Center in […]
Michigan doctors urge vaccination as measles cases hit national record
by Astrid Code (Bridge Michigan) The nation just hit a grim record for measles — the highest number of cases in 33 years. Michigan doctors are urging parents to vaccinate their kids to prevent more outbreaks. The US declared the vaccine-preventable disease eliminated in 2000, but 1,288 measles cases have been reported this year. Michigan has 18 confirmed […]
Marshall breathes sigh of relief as Ford battery plant spared from Trump EV cuts
by Paula Gardner (Bridge Michigan) Ford Motor Co.’s massive electric vehicle battery factory under construction in Marshall will be eligible for federal tax credits after revisions to President Donald Trump’s so-called $3.4 trillion “big, beautiful bill.” The change follows a warning from the automaker’s executive chair Bill Ford Jr. in May, when he told Michigan […]
Most Michiganders voted early or absentee in 2024
by Jordyn Hermani (Bridge Michigan) Early in-person voting was the most common way to cast a ballot in three Michigan counties in last year’s presidential election and was especially popular in areas that backed Donald Trump. More than 1.2 million voters used the new option, which gives residents at least nine days of early, in-person […]
Scouting: more than just a fun activity
by Marsha Chartrand Boy Scout Troop 426 in Manchester is a small, dedicated group of Scouts and leaders who are passionate about the values and adventures that Scouting brings to young people. Currently, the troop consists of just seven Scouts, and “We are hoping to grow,” said Eoin Flaherty, one of the senior leaders of […]
Trump gets his ‘big, beautiful bill.’ What it means for Michigan
by Lauren Gibbons (Bridge Michigan) The US House on Thursday gave final approval to a sweeping legislation that promises more tax breaks and border security but less spending on Medicaid and food assistance. Michigan’s Congressional delegation voted along party lines for President Donald Trump’s “big, beautiful bill,” which passed the House 218-214 and is heading […]
No deal: In blow to schools, Michigan’s divided Legislature misses budget deadline
by Simon D. Schuster (Bridge Michigan) Democrats and Republicans in Michigan’s newly divided Legislature failed to pass a budget by a Tuesday deadline written into state law — a blow for schools that sought funding certainty as they finalize their own spending plans. It’s been “extremely frustrating” said Robert McCann, executive director of the K-12 Alliance of […]
Michigan’s economy: ‘Constant uncertainty’ sparks fear, hope for stability
by Paula Gardner (Bridge Michigan) Michigan was among just 11 states whose economies grew in the first quarter of 2025. That revelation from the Federal Reserve offers a glimmer of positive news for a state facing a laundry list of economic challenges. But there’s a catch: We barely made the cut, eking out a 0.19% increase in […]
Dance With Heart Studios sends seven dancers to national competition
submitted by Sara Noveskey Anderson, DWHS Dance With Heart Studios dancers from both our Manchester and Adrian locations traveled to Orlando, Fla., this week to compete at Dance Masters of America Nationals at Disney World. All seven students are members of the DWHS Competition team and will be competing their solos, duets, and trios from […]
As ICE detention center opens, ‘dangerous times to be an immigrant in Michigan’
by Lauren Gibbons (Bridge Michigan) Hundreds of miles from any international border or federal immigration court, a rural Michigan village on the outskirts of the Manistee National Forest will serve as a temporary residence for thousands of detainees awaiting a final decision on their legal status in the US. As President Donald Trump’s administration ramps […]
