Michigan lawmakers leave for summer break without passing budget
By Sergio Martínez-Beltrán (Bridge Michigan) LANSING — Despite agreeing to a historic spending plan for schools, Michigan lawmakers failed to reach a consensus on the state budget before their self-imposed deadline Wednesday. On Wednesday, the Michigan Senate opted for passage of a narrow spending plan that only allocated funding for the Department of Health and Human Services and the […]
New venture “Aspires” to great things for kids and community
Joe Walsh has heard all kinds of interesting rumors about his new venture at the Ackerson School building, some of which may not be suitable for publication in a family newspaper. The truth, however, is simple. He’s started a non-profit, which will be known as Caife Aspire, with the purpose of expanding opportunities for students […]
Celebrate Art in July at the Acorn Outdoor Market
submitted by Kenny Frost, Acorn Farmers’ Market & Café Greetings, Acorn shoppers and Outdoor Market attendees! Thursday kicks off our Celebrate Art Month at the Acorn Outdoor Market, held every week from 3-6:30 pm at 455 W. Main Street (outside of the new Manchester Market site). Mark your calendars and don’t miss registering for the […]
IHA breaks ground for new medical center in Chelsea
On Wednesday, June 16, IHA, the area’s leading multi-specialty medical group, celebrated the start of construction on the new IHA Chelsea Medical Center at a groundbreaking ceremony. IHA has been providing exceptional care to the community for nearly 40 years. This new medical center will be designed to enrich the overall patient experience and provide […]
A space for grace
In 1999, Tom and Mary Stachlewitz purchased property on Tracey Road in Manchester Township and built a home where they could raise their three (then-young!) children. When the time came to think about retirement from their high-pressure jobs, they contemplated what they’d do to stay busy. “Our kids said, ‘Why don’t you move to Florida […]
Stories of Wil: Growth rings
submitted by Christie Taylor Wil is a 14-year-old boy with Down syndrome. He is the little brother, by 20 months, to twin sisters, Katherine and Elizabeth. Wil’s mom, Christie, knew very little about Down syndrome when Wil was diagnosed shortly after his birth. It didn’t take long for Christie to realize how enriching life with […]
Obituary: Marilyn Stautz
Marilyn Stautz, 92 yrs old, passed away June 24 at Resthaven Care Center. She was born on July 17, 1928 to Thomas and Mildred Godfrey in Adrian, MI. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert “Bud” Stautz in December, 1998. She is survived by her five children: Doug (Gale) Stautz of Battle Creek, […]
For Michigan’s long-haul COVID survivors, pandemic is far from over
by Olivia Tucker (Bridge Michigan) As much as a year or more after they survived COVID, they still have trouble thinking straight or tasting their food. Some struggle to work like they did in the past. Some have headaches, stomach aches and joint swelling — and they are the lucky ones, compared to others who have […]
Army Corps decision could tack years onto Enbridge Line 5 tunnel timeline
by Kelly House (Bridge Michigan) Tack another delay onto the Line 5 tunnel construction timeline. Federal regulators this week announced they will thoroughly examine the potential environmental impacts of Enbridge Energy’s plan to encase the petroleum pipeline inside a tunnel beneath the Straits of Mackinac, a review that could take years. The decision by the U.S. […]
Michigan schools in line for ‘historic’ spending increase under new budget
The Michigan House on Thursday approved a nearly $70 billion plan to fund state government, boost K-12 schools, close a decades-long funding gap between districts and send them a collective $4.4 billion in one-time COVID-19 relief funds. The series of current-year and fiscal year 2022 budget bills were negotiated with Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and […]
