Michigan is divided. These 7 reforms can curb partisanship, fix government
By Jonathan Oosting, Madeline Halpert (Bridge Michigan) LANSING — Riots at the U.S. Capitol as the president refused to accept an election loss. Another impeachment. More arguments over COVID-19 regulations. An open carry gun ban and erection of security fences at the Michigan Capitol. Fresh off one of the most partisan years ever, 2021 is […]
Michigan restaurants frustrated by tentative Feb. 1 reopen date
By Paula Gardner, Jonathan Oosting (Bridge Michigan) Rosie Gunville looked ahead on Tuesday to the end of the state-ordered “pause” on indoor dining a few days later and placed a food order for her bar. Burger buns, produce, fresh meat and french fries all arrived Wednesday, within hours of Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announcing that Michigan’s […]
US Capitol violence sparks reactions closer to home
A violent uprising at the US Capitol on Wednesday, January 6, took place while legislators were inside attempting to confirm the results of the Electoral College vote. Following a rally in front of the White House, where Rudy Giuliani, Sen. Mo Brooks, and President Trump were all speaking, a large group headed to the Capitol […]
Getting a vaccination for COVID-19
It was announced Thursday that vaccine priorities have been updated by the state and the Washtenaw County Health Department, as well as local hospital systems, are ready to take the ball and run with it starting today (Monday, Jan. 11). Local health departments are now authorized to begin vaccinating the following groups starting immediately: People […]
Plan your 2021 conservation projects!
Winter is the perfect time to start planning for how to make improvements to your property. Whether you are looking to reforest an area, naturalize the landscaping, create a wind barrier, protect the soil and reduce runoff, establish wildlife habitat, or plant an orchard, the Washtenaw County Conservation District (WCCD) offers more than 100 species […]
Stories of Wil: Extra-Awesome
Submitted By Christie Taylor Wil is a 13-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 […]
“Running for More”—local runner steps up to the challenge
“This has been a challenging year. I want to end it by turning up the good.” That’s how Nick Weidmayer challenged his friends, acquaintances, and anyone else who might have wanted to support him in a great cause this past weekend. Last year on December 31, 2019, Nick, a lifelong runner, had decided to challenge […]
2020 Year in Review
January 6, 2020:The Washtenaw County Department of Health released data for average commute to work times for residents in different areas of Washtenaw County. The average travel time to work in Washtenaw County is 23.7 minutes, while residents of Bridgewater, Freedom, and Sharon Township have an average commute of 28.8 minutes and Manchester Township residents […]
Obituary: David L. Walton
David L. Walton of Hastings, age 78, passed away on January 2, 2021 from complications of COVID-19. He was born on May 20, 1942 in Tecumseh, the son of Thomas and Mary (Althouse) Walton. David was a 1960 graduate of Manchester High School and served his country in the U.S. Army, stationed in Germany. He […]
A century of memories
On January 12, 1921, when it was still “horse and buggy days,” Irma Lindemann was born in her family’s home on Lindemann Road in Lodi Township. “I weighed six pounds,” she relates in a memoir she wrote ten years ago, as she turned 90. “(In those days), the doctor came to the house to deliver […]
