Michigan Republicans aim to restrict school discussion of systemic racism
by Tracie Mauriello, Chalkbeat Detroit (Bridge Michigan) LANSING—Republican legislators marched headlong into the culture wars Tuesday, holding a hearing on legislation that critics say threatens to limit how race and racism are taught in Michigan public schools. Under the House measure, schools would be banned from teaching students that racism and sexism are inherent or that […]
Pfizer COVID vaccine booster approved for Michiganders. Now what?
by Robin Erb (Bridge Michigan) Pfizer COVID-19 booster shots will be available to hundreds of thousands of Michiganders as early as next week, after a startling, post-midnight decision by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention early Friday. A CDC advisory panel had recommended the boosters on Thursday for older people and those with higher […]
Michigan top doc Khaldun leaves state COVID role for private sector
by Kelly House, Robin Erb (Bridge Michigan) Dr. Joneigh Khaldun, Michigan’s chief medical executive and one of the most visible faces of the state’s emergency pandemic response, will leave state government next week to take a job in the private sector. “I will be moving on to a new opportunity in the private sector (details forthcoming […]
Another respiratory virus, RSV, is surging in Michigan children
by Robin Erb (Bridge Michigan) Michigan children have been spared for the most part from the very worst of COVID. But another kind of respiratory illness, which usually doesn’t peak until the winter, is now sending young children to doctor’s offices and hospital intensive care units. Respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, made an early comeback […]
Washtenaw Board of Commissioners vote to use ARP funds to achieve broadband access county-wide
Two weeks ago, we reported that the County had passed a funding proposal through its Ways and Means Committee that would pledge $14.6 million of American Rescue Plan funds toward building broadband infrastructure to every residence, regardless of address. At their meeting last Wednesday, September 15, the Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners approved the proposal […]
Tickets on sale for Mrs. Kelly’s Journey Home
Tickets are now on sale for the world premier of Manchester’s own Breeda Kelly Miller’s one-woman show! Miller has created a theatrical experience that combines love, roots, and a sense of connection. Mrs. Kelly’s Journey Home is an original work, written and performed as a one-woman show by Miller and directed by Brian Cox. The […]
Southwest Wisconsin Technical College recognizes Celeste Sangster
Manchester native, Celeste Sangster, is being spotlighted by Southwest Wisconsin Technical College which she attends! submitted by Southwest Wisconsin Technical College At the age of 18, Celeste Sangster has her sights set on making a positive impact in the lives of as many people as possible. A Michigan native, Sangster grew up just minutes away […]
Kleinschmidt named to SNHU President’s List
Shanel Kleinschmidt of Manchester (48158) has been named to Southern New Hampshire University’s summer 2021 President’s List. Eligibility for the President’s List requires that a student accumulate an academic grade point average (GPA) of 3.7-4.0 and earn 12 credits for the term. Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) is a private, nonprofit institution with an 89-year […]
President of St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea announces retirement in 2022
submitted by St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea After a decade of transformational leadership that has reshaped St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea and the community, hospital President Nancy Graebner-Sundling announced today that she plans to retire in March of next year, capping a 48-year career in health care. A succession planning process has been initiated to ensure a […]
WCSO: 3G networks to be decommissioned
from the Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office: The Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office is informing residents that cell phone carriers have begun decommissioning 3G networks. This means your older style 3G models of Tracfones, flip phones, Jitterbugs, etc. will no longer have the ability to make calls, including to 911. Making sure residents are not caught off […]
