Sara Swanson

Hospice program gives veterans final salute from fellow Michigan veterans

by Nate Miller, Bridge Michigan As some Vietnam veterans near the ends of their lives, a program at Hospice of Michigan connects vets with others who have served in the military through ceremonies and bedside visits. Hospice can be isolating, said Dr. Adam Marks, a clinical professor of medicine in the division of geriatric and […]

 Sara Swanson

Public notice: Bridgewater Township

ELECTION NOTICE TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF  BRIDGEWATER TOWNSHIPS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT A PRIMARY ELECTION will be held in said governmental units on TUESDAY, AUGUST 4, 2026 From 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. The State Primary Election is being held for the purpose of nominating candidates  for the following offices:   Governor, Representative […]

 Sara Swanson

Dana Nessel: ICE to offload Romulus warehouse eyed as future detention center

by Lauren Gibbons, Bridge Michigan The Trump administration is expected to offload a Romulus warehouse it had planned as the future site of an immigrant detention center, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel said Thursday. The news comes after a Thursday New York Times report detailing the US Department of Homeland Security’s planned offloading of seven […]

 Sara Swanson

Public notice: Bridgewater Township

BRIDGEWATER TOWNSHIP PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC ACCURACY TEST NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to qualified electors of Bridgewater Township that the Public Accuracy Test for the 4-August-26 Election has been scheduled for Wednesday, 01-July-26 at 1:00 p.m. at the Bridgewater Township Hall, 10990 Clinton Rd, Manchester, MI. The Public Accuracy Test is conducted to demonstrate that the […]

 Sara Swanson

Public notice: Bridgewater Township

LAST DAY TO REGISTER NOTICE  To: The qualified electors of BRIDGEWATER TOWNSHIPS  The LAST DAY TO REGISTER TO VOTE is:  TUESDAY, July 21, 2026 for the STATE PRIMARY ELECTION held on:  TUESDAY, August 4, 2026 NOTICE: The local clerk of each jurisdiction will be available to register qualified electors and amend registration records, by appointment, […]

 Sara Swanson

Michigan’s drug fight relies on harm reduction. RFK Jr. says it doesn’t work

by Robin Erb, Bridge Michigan CLINTON TOWNSHIP — The nation’s fight against substance use addiction is getting an infusion of federal funds as well as a shift in priorities — away from harm reduction and toward more options that offer faith and spirituality. Harm reduction efforts, including needle exchange programs, is one of four pillars […]

 Sara Swanson

Public notice: Bridgewater Township

BRIDGEWATER TOWNSHIP PUBLIC NOTICE ELECTION COMMISSION MEETING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN for the meeting of the Bridgewater Township Election Commission on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. at the Bridgewater Township Hall, 10990 Clinton Rd, Manchester, MI. The purpose of the meeting is to prepare for the August 04, 2026. Primary Election. The Bridgewater […]

 Sara Swanson

Bloody red shrimp found in Lake Superior; invader now in all 5 Great Lakes

by Eric Freedman, Capital News Service, Bridge Michigan  LANSING — Scientists now have evidence that yet another invasive the aquatic species — the bloody red shrimp — is established in all five Great Lakes. Using traps and nets, researchers last summer collected dozens of adult and juvenile specimens, including pregnant females, at Wisconsin Point and […]

 Sara Swanson

Public notice: Bridgewater Township

NOTICE OF REGISTRATION FOR THE ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, August 4, 2026 BRIDGEWATER TOWNSHIP, MICHIGAN TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF BRIDGEWATER TOWNSHIPS:  PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that any qualified elector of Bridgewater Township who is not already registered, may register to vote at the Township Clerk’s office; the office of the County Clerk; a […]

 Sara Swanson

E-motos, sometimes mistaken for e-bikes, causing trouble on Michigan trails

by Laura Herberg, Bridge Michigan  There is a growing cry from mountain bikers like Steve Vigneau of Royal Oak: No e-motos — high-powered electric motorcycles and dirtbikes — on Michigan trails. “You’ll hear gravel throwing and you’ll see someone ride by throwing a rooster tail of dirt,” he said. “I’ve had some close calls myself […]