WCCD annual Fall Tree & Native Plant Sale pre-order opens
submitted by Jill Lada, Washtenaw County Conservation District (WCCD) Community Engagement Specialist While the early blooms of spring remind us to plant in the cool moist soils, fall is a great opportunity to grow your native plant project. The moist soil and cool temperatures of September and October provide conditions for better root establishment ahead […]
Public notice: Bridgewater Township
BRIDGEWATER TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING SYNOPSIS 6-Aug-26 The regular monthly meeting of the Bridgewater Township Board of Trustees was called to order by Supervisor Fromhart at 7:04 p.m. Five board members were present (quorum) with 5 citizens in attendance. The board approved the 04-Jun-26 meeting minutes as presented. The board approved the agenda as […]
Obituary: Marsha Lynne (Johnson) Chartrand
Marsha Lynne (Johnson) Chartrand, age 71, passed away on August 4, 2026, surrounded by her family. Marsha was born August 24, 1954, in Dearborn, Mich., to Margaret (Nicholson) and E. Thomas Johnson. Marsha grew up in Farmington, Mich., until 1962, when the family moved to New Jersey, and then to Indiana in 1966. They returned […]
Public notice: Manchester Township
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, the Manchester Township Planning Commission will conduct a Public Hearing, in accordance with the Michigan Zoning Enabling Act, PA 110 of 2006, as amended, on Thursday, September 3, 2026, at 07:00 pm at the Manchester Township Offices, located at 275 S. Macomb Street, Manchester, MI 48158. PURPOSE: The purpose of this […]
Obituary: Constance Mabel Susanna Achtenberg
Constance Mabel Susanna Achtenberg, 71, passed away on Sunday, August 9, 2026. Connie family and friends will gather from 3pm to 6pm with Vigil Scripture service at 6pm, on Monday, August 17, 2026, at Eineder Funeral Homes 鈥 Manchester Chapel. Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, at St. Mary […]
Rural Michigan in crisis: Too many governments that too few want to lead
by Ron French, Bridge Michigan PELLSTON 鈥 Fresh from retirement from United Airlines in 1996, James Gillett returned to the community where he was born, the quiet northern Michigan village of Pellston. He鈥檇 barely moved in when he was asked to join the village board. Within a year, he was village president. It was something […]
Jocelyn Benson, John James race may be eclipsed by interest in Senate campaign
by Simon D. Schuster, Bridge Michigan聽 The gubernatorial contest between Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson and US Rep. John James could be dwarfed by Michigan high-profile US Senate contest. Although the gubernatorial candidates will be literally on the top of the ticket on November election ballots, voter attention and ad spending likely will be […]
As Michigan ages, are we overlooking a critical type of caregiver 鈥 the friend?
by Robin Erb, Bridge Michigan聽 It never occurred to Mary and Bill Hase not to care for their friend, Ed Niemi, just as they did for his late brother, who had multiple health problems, after the brothers鈥 mother died. 鈥淢aybe that why they call me a mother hen,鈥 says Mary Hase, who helps the Munising […]
Michigan is spending $150M on one-time 鈥榚ducator鈥 bonuses. Here how it works
by Isabel Lohman, Bridge Michigan聽 As Michigan ranks near the bottom on starting teacher pay, the state is once again providing money schools can use for teacher bonuses. The $150 million bonus pool included in the new $22.9 billion education budget could provide teachers and other school employees with a temporary boost in pay, but […]
Michigan prisons paid millions over inmate deaths, disability discrimination
by Janelle D. James, Bridge Michigan聽 The Michigan Department of Corrections paid out $7 million in legal judgments and settlements in 2025, more than double the prior year, according to a mandated report recently filed with the state Legislature. Most of those payouts stemmed from three cases: a $2.3 million settlement with a former MDOC […]
