‘Liberate Michigan’: Months of angry rhetoric precede Whitmer kidnap plot
by Kelly House, Paula Gardner, Riley Beggin (Bridge) Michigan was still early into its coronavirus lockdown when tensions publicly flared between Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and President Donald Trump as coronavirus raged through southeast Michigan and the state fought for enough medical equipment to handle it. “Your Governor, Gretchen ‘Half’ Whitmer is way in over her […]
Just a boy and his dog
Luke Walsh may be only nine years old, but he has already learned some pretty big life lessons. When he was six, he decided he wanted a dog. And not just any dog! His parents told him he needed to prove he’d be able to take care of a smaller pet for a while so […]
Sharon Township considers ‘green’ burial practices in cemetery addition
A planned expansion of the Sharon Township cemetery is progressing, with part of the process including the Planning Commission working on revising the township’s ordinance to have more green burial information. Sharon Township trustee and sexton, Trudi Cooper, says, “My intention is to slowly begin a conversation about green burial, and later this year to […]
CROP Walk raises more than $3,000 on a drizzly day
A total of 26 walkers with four dogs raised over $3,000 for the CROP hunger walk on Sunday, with more to come in, according to local chair Marlene Uphaus. There were also many virtual walkers who contributed, but chose to not come to the event due to the rain threat and COVID-19. The good news […]
Dutchmen show their grit to beat East Jackson, 14-13
On Friday night, the Dutch beat the Trojans of East Jackson 14-13 in a nail biter. “The past three weeks have been exceptionally fast-paced for the young Dutchmen, as the season is now in full swing,” said head Coach Ben Pack this weekend. After a defensive struggle in the first quarter, EJ scored in the […]
Soccer team continues season on a high note
submitted by Scott Somerville On Monday, Sept. 28 the high school boys’ varsity Soccer team hosted the Grass Lake Warriors for their seventh match of the fall season. On a cool evening with light rain, the Dutch jumped out to an early lead with a goal from senior captain Henry Wehrly from an assist by […]
Stories of Wil: Just friends being friends
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 Down syndrome is. Embracing […]
Obituary: Jane Wahl
Mary “Jane” Wahl (Snyder) of Apache Junction, AZ passed away peacefully surrounded by family on May 22, 2020 after a 2-1/2 year battle with cancer. Born December 27, 1944 in Lima, Ohio, Jane moved to Manchester when she was 4, when her parents built and operated Snyder Grocery Store on Pleasant Lake. It was while […]
Health officials: Party on (safely) during rare Blue Moon Halloween
By Robin Erb (Bridge) After more than six months of canceled events and subdued holiday celebrations caused by COVID, Michiganders are ready to party on a rare Blue Moon Halloween. “People are going to celebrate harder because so much has been taken away from them this year,” said Dave Douglas, owner of Crypt Keepers Halloween Emporium […]
Small business confidence inches up in Michigan. Will sales follow?
By Paula Gardner (Bridge) Michigan’s small business owners are expressing more confidence that they’ll survive the coronavirus pandemic, but also say pressures facing them remain acute. Six months into the global health crisis, the state’s smallest employers say their biggest worry is lost sales, according to a recent survey by the Small Business Association of […]
