Lifesaving doula services expanding for Michigan moms with help of Medicaid
by Daniel Schoenherr (Bridge Michigan) Every expectant parent should have access to a doula, Michigan’s maternal care experts say. But the parents who need those childbirth companions the most have historically had the least access. It’s the sort of service that medical leaders believe could save lives in Detroit. Doulas provide information and support to […]
As University of Michigan classes resume, so do pro-Palestinian demonstrations
by Isabel L0hman (Bridge Michigan) As the school year begins, pro-Palestinian demonstrators are continuing their calls for the University of Michigan to “divest” from financial investments that demonstrators say benefit Israel and its military. On Wednesday, demonstrators held a “die-in” at a university welcome event where students can meet different student groups. It was the third day […]
Michigan plots ‘drone zone’ to test package delivery tech of the future
by Paula Gardner (Bridge Michigan) Michigan aims to establish a “drone zone” running from Alpena to Camp Grayling in early 2025, creating a six-mile wide airspace to test technology it hopes ultimately will help make large-scale drone deliveries routine. The new drone corridor — the first in the state — will allow unmanned aircraft to […]
‘Let‘s Gather‘ for a unique vendor show
by Marsha Chartrand Heather Rathburn grew up on a mini farmstead that has always had a bit of a flavor of Greenfield Village to it. Her dad, Bob Mottice, has enjoyed building several buildings from the ground up, as well as restoring and rebuilding a number of vintage buildings on their property over the years, […]
Local Edward Jones branch office helps animals near and far
by Marsha Chartrand Again this year, Manchester’s Edward Jones branch office is doing a Day of Caring to give back to a cause that’s close to their heart and their home — The Humane Society of Huron Valley. Tammy James, branch administrator for Edward Jones–CFP® Colleen Newton, is organizing this effort for the office and […]
WCSO July 2024 police services monthly report
As reported by Lt. Alan Hunt, WCSO During the month of July there were 120 calls for service in the City of Manchester. During this time, 62 traffic stops were made, resulting in 5 citations. Noteworthy events in the City of Manchester during the month included: On July 5, a Collaboration Deputy responded to the […]
Come discover your natural world at the Eddy Discovery Center in September
submitted by Patrick Muldoon, Waterloo Natural History Association Program Coordinator The Gerald E. Eddy Discovery Center is located at 17030 Bush Rd, Chelsea, Mich., just 10 minutes north of Sharon Township, in the Waterloo Recreation Area. Public programs for September 2024 are sponsored by the Waterloo Natural History Association. Advanced reservations are required for all […]
Businesses fear worst from Michigan’s new sick time law. Will lawmakers act?
by Paula Gardner & Jordyn Hermani (Bridge Michigan) Michigan is readying an expanded paid sick time law that will cover nearly all employees in the state and become one of the most sweeping in the nation when it takes effect early next year. To worker advocates, the changes resulting from a recent court ruling are long overdue and will help the […]
A vexing to-do list for Michigan’s Gretchen Whitmer
by Anna Clark, ProPublica (Bridge Michigan) With a conspicuous presence this week at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago and a bestselling new memoir, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is celebrated as an ascending leader — someone who won over a decidedly purple state in 2018 by promoting commonsense solutions to issues affecting millions of people. Former House […]
The latest COVID-19 vaccine is rolling out. Here’s what you need to know
by Daniel Schoenherr (Bridge Michigan) Michigan residents will have access to a new COVID-19 vaccine soon. The new vaccine more effectively fights the newest variants of the virus, said Lori Schrader, Washtenaw County’s immunization coordinator. The newest jabs will be available ahead of the relaunch of a U.S. Department of Health and Human Services free […]
