WCCD looking for farmers to serve on Farmer Committee
by Sara Swanson Are you a farmer who wants to give your input on the work Washtenaw County Conservation District does? Consider joining the WCCD Farmer Committee. WCCD states, “For over 78 years, WCCD has been working with county landowners and producers in conserving our natural resources, and farmers have been a part of our […]
Obituary: Charlotte M. Major
Charlotte M. Major of Manchester, Mich., passed away at Optalis Health in Ann Arbor, Mich., on September 11, 2026. She was born February 6, 1947, in Detroit to Charles and Catherine (Finney) Bickes of Lincoln Park, Mich. Charlotte graduated from Holy Redeemer High School in Detroit. She attended Mercy College of Detroit, on the Ann […]
Found: set of keys on M-52
by Sara Swanson A set of keys were found on M-52 heading out of Manchester. They have a distinctive key ring. If they are yours, call Mary at 313-969-3612.
Obituary: Andrea (Feese) Murillo
Andrea Murillo passed away peacefully on July 21, 2026, in north Texas at the age of 87. She was born on February 11, 1939, in Ann Arbor, Mich. Andrea was the proud mother of five and is survived by her children, Jeffery, Deanne, Charles (Bradley), Steven, and Jennifer; her sister, Rosemary; brother, Richard Feese; her […]
Letter to the editor: Touched by angels
9-14-2026 To the two angels who happened to appear out of nowhere in the vicinity of the old library at 9:30am on Sunday, September 6: My deepest gratitude for your quick thinking and response. You no doubt allowed me to see another sunrise. I am overwhelmed with your compassion. Once again, thank you and bless […]
John James pitches marijuana tax repeal, courts industry donors
by Simon D. Schuster, Bridge Michigan LANSING — Republican John James is proposing to “repeal or sharply reduce” Michigan’s new 24% wholesale tax on marijuana and courting industry donors as he competes to be Michigan’s next governor. The new tax was a key component of the bipartisan road funding deal Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed […]
Public notice: Bridgewater Township
BRIDGEWATER TOWNSHIP, WASHTENAW COUNTY, MICHIGAN ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS FOR VARIANCE APPLICATIONS Notice is hereby given that the Bridgewater Township Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings on Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. in the Township Hall (10990 Clinton Road) to receive comments on a request from Timothy […]
With no time to spare, Michigan hatches a Great Lakes whitefish rescue plan
by Kelly House, Bridge Michigan With time running out to save the Great Lakes’ whitefish from a deadly mussel invasion, Michigan officials have a moonshot plan to pluck fish from Lake Michigan and breed them in captivity. With sustained money, effort and luck, the fish offspring could one day help repopulate the lake after humans […]
Groups fight to keep 16,000 acres of national forest in Michigan road-free
by Laura Herberg, Bridge Michigan Conservation groups are on a quest to keep thousands of acres of national forest land in Michigan free from permanent roads and logging. The US Forest Service is planning to rescind the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule that protects nearly 45 million acres of National Forest System lands across the […]
Push is on to boost career tech in Michigan schools. Not all agree that best
by Isabel Lohman, Bridge Michigan In Genesee County, students as young as seventh grade develop career exploration plans. Across four sites in Southeast Michigan, more than 900 students attend night classes at trade school while working construction jobs during the day. And statewide, Michigan is doling out grants to get more career and technical education […]
