Michigan per-capita income lags again; ‘it’s the lowest we’ve ever been’
by Paula Gardner (Bridge Michigan) Michigan continues to lag the nation in per capita income, ranking toward the bottom of states in the measure of prosperity, according to new figures compiled by the federal government. The state’s per capita income increased to $61,144 in 2023 from $58,009. Michigan remains 12.4% below the national rate, which rose to $69,815 from $66,220 […]
Rain garden to add beauty, functionality to Kirk Park
by Marsha Chartrand Manchester is very fortunate to have one of its own helping to create a new landscape close to downtown that will improve the future of the entire community. Lisa DuRussel is a landscape architect, professor, and member of the University of Michigan Ginsberg community. She is a trailblazer in the ecological and […]
Sharon Church invites community to help pack beans and rice for Haiti
submitted by Sharon Church Please join Sharon Church for a hands-on mission project supporting I92 Ministries on November 8, 2024, at 7pm in the Fellowship Hall at 19980 W Pleasant Lake Rd. We invite the community to help our team of volunteers fill bags with beans and rice for shipment to Haiti. If you’re interested […]
Free, family-friendly concert at Sharon Church
submitted by Sharon Church Mitch McVicker is coming to Sharon Church on November 6, 2024, at 7pm. McVicker’s vocational musical journey began by working with the late, great Rich Mullins. They performed concerts and wrote songs together. McVicker’s concert is a little bit Mark Twain meets MacGyver. His quirky and inventive approach features insightful song […]
Chelsea Hospital establishes grief and loss support group
submitted by Chelsea Community Hospital Experiencing grief? Please join us with the Chelsea Hospital Behavioral Health Navigators for a 10-week grief and loss support group. Participants will join in learning activities while creating positive and supportive relationships with each other during our 10-week time together. This group hopes to allow a safe place to share […]
Youth & Adult Mental Health First Aid virtual trainings set
submitted by Chelsea Community Hospital Youth Mental Health First Aid teaches you how to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges among youth. You’ll build skills and confidence you need to support youth in your community. Learners complete a two-hour, self-paced online course and participate in one 5-hour, in-person, […]
USDA awards $2 million in grants to help Michigan farms grow specialty crops
by Jenelle D. James (Bridge Michigan) The federal government is shelling out $2 million to make specialty crops produced in Michigan — from Christmas trees to apples and dry beans — more competitive in the marketplace. The U.S. Department of Agriculture has awarded grants of up to $125,000 to support projects from various farm organizations […]
GOP blasts Democrats’ plan to close panel critical of Whitmer opioid efforts
by Ron Freench (Bridge Michigan) Republicans are condemning a behind-the-scenes effort to dismantle a council overseeing the state’s drug-fighting efforts as a “a huge step backward in our fight against addiction and overdose deaths.” Three Republican members of the House and one GOP senator blasted the effort to disband the Opioid Advisory Commission, which Bridge Michigan […]
In Michigan’s north woods, a search for Bigfoot and political common ground
by Ron French (Bridge Michigan) OSCODA — Red beams from a dozen head lamps danced across oak, birch and white pine somewhere in a national forest near Oscoda. The exact location for the night hike was closely guarded, to keep away crowds that might scare Sasquatch. Tickets were limited for the event, which was part […]
New parking lot gets new trees from grant
by Marsha Chartrand For the fourth year in a row, the City of Manchester has been awarded a $3,000 grant as part of the Consumers Energy Community Street and Boulevard Tree Planting Grant Program. This funding has been used over the years in addition to already-budgeted funds for annual tree planting, removal, and maintenance to […]
