Stories of Wil: A sucker for you
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 […]
Albion College Fall 2020 Dean’s List and New Fellows
Albion College announces students who were named to the Dean’s List or who were named new Albion College Fellows at the end of the fall 2020 semester. Dean’s list honors recognize students with a minimum 3.5 GPA in four graded courses, while Albion College Fellow is an honor reserved for students who maintain a minimum […]
Michigan cities must begin replacing lead pipes. But who has the cash?
By Kelly House (Bridge Michigan) It’s the first month of a 20-year effort to replace every lead service line connecting a Michigan home to a public water supply. Already, Jeff Lampi is predicting his city won’t meet the deadline. “I requested an additional 10 years, so that we don’t hit the ratepayers as hard as […]
Michigan defends COVID vaccine rollout; says it’s not as bad as data suggest
By Mike Wilkinson (Bridge Michigan) A top Michigan public health official defended the state’s vaccination rollout on Wednesday and said many more vaccines have been administered than reported. State epidemiologist Sarah Lyon-Callo told Bridge Michigan that the state is doing far better administering the vaccine and blamed reports to the contrary on its data system. […]
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 […]
