Michigan in line for billions from infrastructure bill. Here’s where it would go
By Sergio Martínez-Beltrán (Bridge Michigan) LANSING— If President Joe Biden’s $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill becomes law, Michigan will have billions of dollars to fix its decayed bridges and roads, and improve access to broadband. The proposal, which was approved by the U.S. Senate this week but has yet to pass the U.S. House, has drawn […]
Consumers Energy holds open house, tour at Freedom Compressor Plant
Forty-four residents, board members, Consumers Energy employees, and other interested persons attended an open house and facilities tour at the Freedom Compressor Plant on a fresh and bright summer morning last Saturday. Hosted by senior staff at the compressor plant, the outdoor portion of the open house consisted of introductions, welcome, and an overview of […]
Community Mental Health access “literally saving lives” in Washtenaw County
In 2017, Washtenaw County voters passed a mental health and public safety millage. Prior to the passing of this millage, WCCMH could only provide services to people who had Medicaid. Programs developed with millage funds have allowed the county to expand the services it can provide to people of all ages, regardless of insurance. Goals […]
Residents still concerned by accidents at City/Riverside curve
August, 2016. February, 2017. December, 2019. And July, 2021. For the fourth time in less than five years, significant damage has been done to two homes along Riverside Drive where the M-52 curve was re-configured in 2012. Excessive speed, sleeping drivers, and now a runaway dual tire have caused freakish accidents near Randy and Vickie […]
Summer basketball recap
submitted by Zachary Neal, MHS Varsity Basketball head coach After not being able to have a summer basketball season last year because of COVID, I’m thrilled with what we accomplished over the summer months. We started with 4 man workouts in May, a schedule of 15 games in June, and open gyms in July that […]
Obituary: Leonard VanBogelen
Leonard Gene VanBogelen, age 93, of Manchester passed away peacefully, Saturday, August 7, 2021 at Henry Ford Allegiance Hospital, Jackson. A private gathering and service will take place at St. Mary Roman Catholic Church, Manchester. Leonard was born September 7, 1927 to Leonard and Bessie (Wood) VanBogelen in Grand Haven, Michigan. He married Marva Jane […]
Stories of Wil: Tunes of the Territory
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 […]
Gov. Whitmer urges Michigan schools to mask up, stops short of mandate
By Ron French, Robin Erb (Bridge Michigan) With COVID-19 cases climbing and the return to classes less than a month away, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer issued guidance Wednesday urging — but not mandating — Michigan schools require masks for students and staff. The new guidance follows U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommendations that everyone […]
Michigan animal shelter blames economy for rising dog surrenders
By Makayla Coffee (Bridge Michigan) Loud barks and rustling cages erupt as a visitor enters the Shiawassee Humane Society The mid-Michigan animal shelter in Owosso is rapidly filling, its kennels teetering on the edge of its capacity with dogs ready for adoption — in many cases, after owners had to give them up because they couldn’t […]
Michigan buyers ask: Where are the cars? Microchip shortage decimates inventory.
By Paula Gardner (Bridge Michigan) If you’re looking for a new vehicle, you might find a dealer lot with many of them. You might even see one that you like. But as summer wears on, the odds get worse that you’ll be able to buy one. U.S. auto producers are still feeling the squeeze from […]
