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 […]
Blacksmith Shop Concerts coming up
by Marsha Chartrand The 2024 fall season is about to get under way at the Blacksmith Shop this week, starting with Third Coast Swing. These acoustic concerts, an intimate setting in a casual situation, are a fun and reasonably priced evening out where you often have an opportunity to talk with the musicians in the […]
It’s time to get your COVID-19 and flu vaccines
submitted by the Washtenaw County Health Department Stay safer in the upcoming months by getting your fall vaccinations. We are entering the time of year where more people get sick from COVID-19, flu, and RSV. Vaccines can prevent serious illness during respiratory illness season, especially for those who are at higher risk. The Washtenaw County […]
It’s FBI vs. CIA in Michigan’s US Senate race. And the gloves are coming off
by Lauren Gibbons (Bridge Michigan) When Democrat Elissa Slotkin and Republican Mike Rogers faced off in a Grand Rapids debate, the U.S. Senate hopefuls rarely saw eye-to-eye — but it was their sharp attacks on each other’s national security credentials that cut to the quick. More than 20 years after U.S. forces first set foot […]
Michigan urges caution as dry conditions raise risk of wildfires
by Izzy Ross/IPR News (for Bridge Michigan This coverage is made possible through a partnership between IPR and Grist, a nonprofit environmental media organization. Federal monitors say parts of northern Michigan and the Upper Peninsula are experiencing a drought. Dry weather and high winds mean there’s a higher chance of fire, according to the state Department of Natural Resources, […]
Fire damage at Galloway booster station will be covered by insurance
by Marsha Chartrand On September 20, about 1:40 pm, an equipment failure caused two fires to break out at the Galloway Drive booster station, causing significant damage. The issue arose due to an employee finding a water leak with a cooling line. The employee attempted to fix the cooling line, without informing anyone of the […]
Manchester splits games with rivals Leslie, East Jackson
by Marsha Chartrand Leslie, September 27, 2024 Manchester’s Flying Dutchmen traveled to Leslie on Friday, September 27, and faced a hard-fought loss vs the Blackhawks, 45–28. Leslie has had an undefeated season so far, having beat Napoleon 36–28 on October 4. Jayden Johnson started off the scoring with a touchdown, assisted by a two-point conversion […]
