Canadian officials to Michigan Senate: Line 5 shutdown would wreck economy
By Kelly House (Bridge Michigan) Keeping petroleum flowing through the Line 5 pipeline is imperative to the economy and energy security of Canada and the U.S., Canadian government, business and union representatives told a Michigan Senate panel on Tuesday. During a 90-minute hearing that environmentalists decried as “political theater” meant to undermine Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s […]
Sharon United Methodist Church distributes 40,000 lbs. of food throughout community
On Saturday, Sharon United Methodist Church working in partnership with Hope and Encouragement for Humanity — a non-profit in Lenawee County, held its second food distribution event. Fifty-four volunteers gave out 40,000 pounds of food in 1,250 boxes to more than 250 vehicles. Church member Shirley Disch, stated, “Our church loves people. [The food distribution […]
Obituary: Wandell Miller
Wandell Miller, age 82, passed away surrounded by his family, following an extended illness. Wandell is survived by his daughters Martha (Brent) Fordyce and Angie (Stacey) Reynolds, of Jackson, MI, his daughter Teresa (Donald) Oesterle, of Grass Lake, MI; stepson Phillip (Valerie) Mullins of Spencer, TN; his ex-wife and best friend Merlene Sizemore of Dexter, […]
Girls Hockey ties Grand Rapids, defeats Pioneer JV, loses to Skyron
submitted by Washtenaw United Girls HS Ice Hockey The Washtenaw United Girls HS Ice Hockey team travelled to Grand Rapids last Sunday for a rematch against the Grand Rapids Griffins 19U team. It was a sunny day for travel, but the team struggled for several periods trying to ensure a happy drive home. Grand Rapids […]
Photo: Pies for Pi Day
Yesterday, March 14, was Pi Day. While it is a celebration of the π (pi), mathematical constant whose first three digits are 3.14, pie, the delicious baked good, usually plays a role! Manchester restaurant Frank’s Place got in on the celebration as their dessert baker Jessica Bushaw made pies for the occasion. Bushaw stated, “I […]
Public notice: Bridgewater Township
BRIDGEWATER TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING SYNOPSIS 4-Mar-21 The regular monthly meeting of the Bridgewater Township Board of Trustees was called to order by Supervisor Fromhart at 7:00 pm via Zoom. Five board members were present (quorum) with 6 citizens in attendance. No citizen participation. Board approved the 4-Feb-21 meeting minutes as presented. Board approved the agenda as presented. Public […]
Too few farmers are curbing pollution in Lake Erie
by Kelly House (Bridge) WALDRON—The greenery peeked through a fresh blanket of snow on Jay Williams’ farm. Over the past few winters, Williams has added a variety of cover crops across his 1,350-acre operation near the Ohio border. There are peas, oats and radishes rising from soil that used to lay fallow through the cold-weather months. […]
Michigan GOP: No transgender athletes in girls’ sports. Critics: Shame on you.
by Jonathan Oosting (Bridge) LANSING — Republicans in Michigan and other states are pushing to limit transgender students from joining high school sports teams, making the minority group the latest target in a national fight against expanding LGBT rights. Legislation introduced this week by Sen. Lana Theis, R-Brighton, would require Michigan districts to only allow […]
Michigan COVID cases rising, but vaccines make surge in deaths less likely
by Mike Wilkinson (Bridge) Even with coronavirus cases rising again in Michigan, the rollout of the vaccines appears to be paying off, as fewer older residents contract COVID-19, a Bridge Michigan analysis shows. That could result in far fewer deaths because those 60 and older have far higher mortality rates from COVID-19. “No doubt, we’re seeing […]
Gretchen Whitmer signs COVID spending, vetoes help for Michigan businesses
by Jonathan Oosting (Bridge) LANSING — Michigan Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Tuesday signed a major new COVID-19 spending plan but vetoed $652 million in proposals from the Republican-led Legislature and rejected a bill that would limit her pandemic powers. Whitmer’s signature will authorize the state to spend at least $2.3 billion of the roughly […]
