A rainy walk-to-school reunion
The Walk to School crowd planned their first annual walkers’ reunion on Friday, April 12, hoping that warmer weather would bring out some of the students who have gotten out of the walking habit over the long, cold winter. The weather was indeed somewhat warmer, but also very rainy on Friday morning. Many hardy walkers […]
How to Avoid Spring Wildlife Collisions
As Michiganders are waking up from winter slumber and traveling more, so, too, are lots of species of wildlife. For many, this is also baby season and the time when vehicles accidentally injure and orphan millions, the evidence of which is sadly popping up all over. “We live in a community that loves nature and appreciates animals,” […]
Road commission sets work schedule for week of April 15
The Washtenaw County Road Commission has published its schedule that includes road work for the upcoming week — Monday, April 15 through Sunday, April 21, 2019. All schedules are subject to change due to weather or other circumstances. Local Manchester-area roads that will be affected by this week’s scheduled work by the road commission include the […]
Celebrating 100 years of County Roads
By Emily Kizer, Communications Manager, Washtenaw County Road Commission Is 100 years really that long? For some, it may seem like forever; for others it might seem like a blip in time. No matter where you stand on that question, 100 years is certainly something to celebrate. This year marks the 100th anniversary of the […]
Lasinski announces April events
State Rep. Donna Lasinski (D-Scio Township) invites residents to join her at her April in-district coffee and happy hours. These events allow residents the opportunity to stop in and have an informal conversation with the representative about how to improve state government, or simply to share concerns or ideas. Rep. Lasinski will host a local happy hour on Monday, April […]
A deal to fix Michigan’s roads looks to roll into summer, at least
By Lindsay VanHulle (Bridge) The debate over how to pay to fix Michigan’s crumbling roads likely will stretch into summer. That’s when Republican lawmakers in the Senate say they anticipate being ready to publicly share their alternative to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s plan to raise gas taxes by 45 cents per gallon to raise the extra $2.5 […]
How high is too high to drive? That’s up to police in Michigan
By Riley Beggin (Bridge) How high is too high to drive? Now that marijuana is legal in Michigan, it’s a big question. But nobody knows for sure, claims a Michigan state commission that recently recommended that lawmakers not set a marijuana threshold to define drugged driving, akin to the .08 blood alcohol content threshold for drunk driving. […]
As measles outbreak spreads, Michigan anti-vaccine group hits Lansing
By Ted Roelofs (Bridge) Even as Michigan health officials urge vaccinations amid a measles outbreak that now counts 39 cases, residents opposed to mandatory vaccines converged on Lansing Thursday to deliver a message of their own to lawmakers. “Don’t take away our choice,” said Suzanne Waltman, president of Michigan for Vaccine Choice, a Troy-based nonprofit group that […]
Jocelyn Benson plans overhaul of Michigan Secretary of State offices
By Riley Beggin (Bridge) Next time you go to renew your driver’s license, there may be a smiling face there to greet you. You might then step up to a sleek self-service station to quickly process your paperwork. And if you have problems, you could bank on there being a local staff member; perhaps even […]
