Census: Michigan household income drop among nation’s worst. Blame inflation
by Mike Wilkinson & Paula Gardner (Bridge Michigan) Inflation and higher costs for groceries and housing have erased household income gains in Michigan and nationwide since the pandemic, the latest data from the U.S. Census Bureau shows. Median household income in Michigan fell to $69,183 in 2023, down 3% from the inflation-adjusted income in 2019, […]
Fed up with geese, Michigan abandons relocation efforts. Next up: killing them
by Kelly House (Bridge Michigan) Michigan’s booming Canada goose population is both a conservation success and daily annoyance: They poop everywhere, drop feathers, chase pedestrians and occasionally cause E. coli outbreaks in popular lakes. Starting next year, some landowners will be able to respond with lethal force. On Thursday, Michigan regulators unveiled a new policy […]
4th Annual Windy Rock Fall Days coming up
submitted by Vince Ste. Marie, Windy Rock Farm & Nursery Fall is a wonderful time for family fun. At Windy Rock Farm, we enjoy the return of fall each year with a special event — Fall Days. This is our fourth year hosting this event, held the second weekend of September (13th–14th, 2024), 9am–5pm at […]
Spend an afternoon with ‘Rosie‘
from St. John’s Lutheran Church Come learn about the vital roles that everyday Americans played, both women and men, who were instrumental in maintaining the home front and providing essential support in the war effort during WWII. “Rosie” aka Claire Kitchen Dahl, a volunteer with the Yankee Air Museum, will give a presentation on Saturday, […]
Robotics finds continued success during summer months
submitted by Andy Galicki, Manchester Digital Dislocators After having the most successful season in program history and not wanting to let it end there, the high school robotics team entered the off-season hoping to continue that trend throughout the summer months. There are many unofficial off-season competitions that are available for teams to attend during […]
Can you help remove downed logs from the River Raisin?
submitted by Jim Mann I am looking for a couple of volunteers to help hook up cables to some logs that came down in the last storm in the River Raisin. It will take maybe two hours. It could be done after supper or on the weekend. If you can help, call Jim Mann at […]
Manchester residents invited to Chelsea Senior Center open house
Editor’s note: Did you know that the Chelsea Senior Center serves the greater Chelsea area, including Manchester? While Manchester’s Senior Center is under construction, check out the activities and amenities for seniors just up the road. submitted by Sharon Kegerreis, Chelsea Senior Center You are invited to a Community Open House on September 24 to […]
Learn about Michigan’s aquatic mammals at Sharon Mills
from Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation Michigan is home to four distinct semi-aquatic furbearers: fur-producing mammals that have adapted to freshwater habitats and complete their life cycle in or near water. They are among the most enjoyable wild animals to observe, but many people find identifying them to be confusing, especially as they often appear […]
Washtenaw County 4-H Program Open House
submitted by Jenny Speyer, 4-H Program Instructor, Washtenaw County Millions of young people across the country will be celebrating National 4-H Week, an annual celebration of 4-H during the first full week of October. This year’s 4-H Week theme is Beyond Ready. 4-H has helped millions of youth pave a path forward. We’re ready to […]
