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A bridge to adventure: Gordie Howe International Bridge creates international recreation opportunities
Named for hockey great Gordie Howe, the Gordie Howe International Bridge spans between Detroit, Michigan, and Windsor, Ontario. (Photo credit: Gordie Howe International Bridge) By AILEEN KEMMECommunications coordinator, Parks and Recreation DivisionMichigan Department of Natural Resources For centuries, people have found ways to cross the Detroit River. The first were Anishinaabe travelers, paddling birch bark canoes […]
MDHHS recommends early measles vaccine doses inareas of the state with possible community transmission
MMR vaccine recommended for children ages 6 to 11 months in affected counties LANSING, Mich. – The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is alerting residents about possible community transmission of measles and recommendations to protect communities. Seven measles cases have been identified in Washtenaw County and an eighth case of measles was confirmed in neighboring Monroe County today. The Monroe County case has not […]
MDOT advancing Michigan’s EV charging network through remaining $51 million NEVI investment
LANSING, Mich. – The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) has announced a significant milestone in Michigan’s journey toward a cleaner transportation future. The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has officially approved Michigan’s Fiscal Year 2026 Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Deployment (EVID) Plan, as well as the state’s “fully built out” (FBO) certification request under the National Electric Vehicle […]
Women are driving Michigan’s workforce growth, but barriers like child care access and pay gaps remain
New report highlights women’s growing role in Michigan’s economy while emphasizing the need to expand opportunity and close wage gaps LANSING, Mich. — Across Michigan, women now represent nearly half of the state’s labor force, playing a central role in workforce growth even as disparities persist. The latest Women in the Michigan Workforce report, published by the Michigan […]
Department of State recognizes April as Donate Life Month, encourages residents to join the Michigan Organ Donor Registry
LANSING, Mich. – The Michigan Department of State (MDOS) is recognizing April as Donate Life Month, a time dedicated to celebrating organ, eye, and tissue donors and encouraging residents to join the millions of Michiganders already listed on the Michigan Organ Donor Registry. “Thousands of patients in Michigan and nationwide are waiting for their second chance at life,” said Deputy Secretary of State […]
Band Notes for the week of April 6, 2026
Band Notes for April 6 Coming UpApril 13: High School Jazz Festival, 1pm, Coloma High SchoolApril 25: MS Solo and Ensemble, Upton Middle School – St. JoeMay 12: Half DayMay 13: Spring Band Concert, 7pm. District 6 Jazz FestivalOn Monday, April 13 the Marcellus Jazz Ensemble will be participating in the MSBOA District 6 […]
Distracted Driving Awareness Month will focus on enforcing Michigan’s Hands-Free Law
Distracted-driving crashes decreased in 2025, but the number of fatalities increased With a rise in the use of handheld devices by drivers on Michigan roadways and in support of National DistractedDriving Awareness Month, police agencies throughout the state are teaming up with the Michigan Office of Highway Safety Planning (OHSP) for a high-visibility enforcement effort during the month of April. A recent observational study from Michigan State University (MSU) found that mobile device use by drivers increased from5.2 percent in 2024 to 5.7 percent in 2025. The OHSP works with MSU each year to collect data to determine annual […]
CDL Director says, “Books will always be our business”
Cass District Library Director Chris Korenowsky, at the helm of the five facility system since August 2025, looks to make CDL a regional destination. -News Photo by Kay Schten McAdam, Editor Everyone has a library story. Chris Korenowsky’s first chapter began when he was 15 and living in northwestern Ohio. “In […]
