Wolverine Watchmen militia linked to Whitmer kidnap plot has Boogaloo ties
by Jonathan Oosting, Kelly House (Bridge) Michigan has deep ties to the militia movement, but experts say the Wolverine Watchmen group linked to plots to kidnap Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, target police, and storm the state Capitol appears to be part of the increasingly extreme Boogaloo movement preparing for civil war. Alleged Wolverine Watchmen ringleaders charged […]
FBI claims Michigan militia group tried to kidnap Gov. Gretchen Whitmer
Note: This post contains explicit language by Jonathan Oosting, Kelly House (Bridge) LANSING — Federal officials say six armed men and others piled into three vehicles late Sept. 12, traveling in the dark from a militia member’s property in northern Michigan to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s cottage about a half-hour away. Those men, arrested and charged […]
As coronavirus spreads in Michigan, racial and age disparities shrink
by Mike Wilkinson (Bridge) The coronavirus is striking older Michigan residents disproportionately in the past few weeks, raising concerns that an increase in hospitalizations will worsen. From mid-August through mid-September, younger residents — including college students — made up the lion’s share of new COVID-19 cases, some 60 percent of new cases. During that time, […]
Washtenaw issues mask, occupancy, event size limit, and screening protocol orders
Monday afternoon, the Washtenaw County Health Department released local emergency public health orders to keep COVID-19 prevention and control strategies in place in Washtenaw County, given that Michigan Executive Orders are now uncertain. Washtenaw County Health Officer Jimena Loveluck, MSW, has issued countywide orders on the use of face coverings, social gatherings, bar and restaurant […]
Acorn Farmers’ Market & Café – Acorn is moving to a new location
submitted by Ruth VanBogelen, Acorn Farmers’ Market & Café Board Less than a month ago, the Acorn Farmers’ Market & Café Board of Directors (Acorn BOD) announced that the Patronicity campaign was a success, raising almost $56,000 – and two weeks ago Acorn BOD learned that the MEDC match of $50,000 was approved. The excitement […]
Manchester asks where is my absentee ballot? Will my vote count if I vote by absentee ballot?
Last week, many Manchester residents checked their mailbox and wondered if their absentee ballot should have already arrived. Some residents had received theirs and others hadn’t. We reached out to the clerks of Manchester, Bridgewater, Sharon, and Freedom Townships to ask when their township’s residents should expect to receive requested absentee ballots. Valisa Bristle, Freedom […]
Zion Lutheran Annual Harvest Dinner
submitted by Barb Satterthwaite Zion Lutheran Church, located at the corner of South Fletcher and Waters Roads, is having our annual Harvest Dinner (formerly our Sauerkraut Supper) on Saturday, October 17th from 4 to 7 pm. This dinner is TAKE-OUT only. The menu includes: Roast Pork, Sausage, Kniffles, Sauerkraut, Winter Squash, roll, and a dessert. […]
County Farm Bureau hosting drive-thru trick-or-treating event
submitted by Kathleen Siler, Washtenaw County Farm Bureau The Washtenaw County Farm Bureau will be hosting a free trick-or-treat, drive-thru event of Michigan agriculture products instead of candy on Tuesday, October 20 – 6 to 8 pm at the Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds – Building B Pavilion, 5055 Ann Arbor-Saline Rd, Ann Arbor. This drive-thru […]
Manchester area candidates & proposals included in Washtenaw voters’ guide
submitted by Lynne Kochmanski, Vice President League of Women Voters of the Ann Arbor Area The League of Women Voters of the Ann Arbor Area, which serves all of Washtenaw County, is urging voters to prepare for the upcoming November 3 General Election, by visiting VOTE411.org, and also by taking advantage of the local printed […]
Help youth stay tobacco and nicotine free in the new school year
submitted by the Washtenaw County Health Department Vaping use continues to rise among youth. Washtenaw County Health Department encourages parents, health care providers, and community members to talk honestly about the ill effects of nicotine and remind them that e-cigarettes are not a safe alternative. Scientists are still learning about COVID-19 and nicotine use, but […]
