No-cost Diabetes and Hypertension workshops start online in April
submitted by National Kidney Foundation of Michigan Type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure (also known as hypertension) are two serious chronic diseases. They also are the two major causes of kidney disease. The National Kidney Foundation of Michigan (NKFM) provides workshops that help people to manage these diseases and live healthier. Consider taking an […]
Michigan health care reimagined using dirt, worms and fresh veggies
By Robin Erb (Bridge Michigan) YPSILANTI 鈥 Here on the southeast corner of the sprawling campus of a 537-bed teaching hospital, Will Jaquinde was busy among rows of salad turnips. He dragged a thick-wire hoe over the cool, black earth, slicing out weedy trespassers in these neat rows of seedlings. Overhead, the double-thick plastic of […]
Whitmer signs Right-to-Work repeal, prevailing wage restoration
by Lauren Gibbons (Bridge Michigan) Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Friday signed bills repealing the state Right-to-Work law and restoring prevailing wage rates, doing away with Republican labor policies long despised by union groups. Taken together, the legislation would end a聽2012 law聽that prohibits compulsory union dues or fees and聽restore a construction-industry 鈥減revailing wage鈥 law聽the GOP repealed […]
Michigan schools find creative ways to nudge receptive students to read more
by Janelle D. James Reading levels for Michigan students are far below the national average, but schools across the state have implemented initiatives to encourage students to read more and at their grade level. 糖心视频 45% of third grade students scored proficient or higher in English language arts during the 2018-2019 school year, according to […]
Lions come to town, beat Manchester staff with hotly contested basketball touchdown
by Marsha Chartrand A touchdown in the final five seconds of last Friday basketball game put the iconic Detroit Lions alumni in a winning position, 38鈥35, over the Manchester Flying Dutch staff. A touchdown? In a basketball game? That how the Lions roll, and the Manchester staff graciously accepted defeat after a well-played game that […]
Chuck Steele honored as 70-year Legion member
by Marsha Chartrand No matter how you look at it, 70 years is a pretty long time. But 70 years of commitment to one organization is a very special accomplishment. In March of 1953, Charles 鈥淐huck鈥 Steele got out of the U.S. Army and in April of 1953 he joined the American Legion Post 117 […]
Farm Bureau celebrates National Ag Week, March 21鈥27
submitted by Kathleen Siler, Washtenaw County Farm Bureau Washtenaw County Farm Bureau (WCFB) will join countless other organizations across the country to celebrate agriculture important role in daily life as part of National Ag Week, March 21鈥27, and Ag Day on Tuesday, March 21. The theme for this 50-year Anniversary is Agriculture: Growing a Climate […]
WCSO January 鈥 February 2023 report of police services in the village
provided by Washtenaw County Office of the Sheriff During the month of January 2023 there were 166 calls for service. During this time, 105 traffic stops were made, resulting in 37 citations. There were no significant incidents to note during the month of January that posed a risk to the general public or were noteworthy […]
Former Sheriff deputy and social worker launches 2024 campaign for Washtenaw County Sheriff
submitted by Dyer2024.com Last week, Alyshia Dyer formally launched her 2024 campaign for Sheriff in Washtenaw County. Dyer, a University of Michigan鈥搕rained social worker who spent 10 years as a deputy sheriff in Washtenaw, held a virtual launch party attended by more than 50 community members, local officials, and supporters. In honor of Women History […]
From migrant worker to Michigan teacher: 鈥楯ust keep fighting for your dreams鈥
by Ron French (Bridge Michigan) KALAMAZOO 鈥 It 3pm on a rainy February day at Arcadia Elementary, part of Kalamazoo Public Schools, and the 20 kindergarteners in Alfredo Aleman classroom are squirming in their seats. Ninety percent are what the Michigan Department of Education calls economically disadvantaged. Eight are from homes where English isn鈥檛 spoken. […]
