The U.S. Postal Service has reversed its decision to close a contract postal unit in Salem Township following outcry from residents. The closure would have forced some residents to make a 14-mile round trip to get their mail.
Janelle D. James
Janelle D. James covers breaking news at Bridge Michigan. She joined the staff in January 2023. Previously, she worked as a Capital News Correspondent at Michigan State University where she covered state and local policy issues. She also worked as a breaking news intern at the Detroit Free Press. She has a bachelors degree in journalism and political science from Michigan State University. She is from Detroit. You can reach her at jjames@bridgemi.com and on Twitter at Janelle___j.
Posted inQuality of Life
Several Michigan campsites will be closed for renovations in '25. See list
Michiganders should prepare for some disappointment as they’re booking camping sites for next season. Over a dozen of the state’s campgrounds and day-use areas will be closed for some or all of the 2025 season.
Posted inMichigan Health Watch
Henry Ford Health expands footprint, adds eight Ascension hospital campuses
In a dramatic expansion, Detroit-based Henry Ford Health adds eight Ascension hospital properties to its network to become a $12 billion health-care giant in an increasingly consolidated landscape. The venture includes all of Ascension’s southeast Michigan and Genesys health-care facilities.
Posted inMichigan Health Watch
Fall allergies are becoming more severe for some in Michigan
Season allergies to pollen from trees, grasses and weeds are common during the spring but more people are experiencing seasonal allergies in the fall.
Posted inQuality of Life
Archery deer-hunting season in Michigan. What to know: Dates, licenses
Archery season for deer hunting begins Tuesday. While most hunters are gearing up for firearm season, there are still some Michigan hunters who partake in archery season.
Posted inMichigan Government
Michigan elections FAQ: Everything you need to know about absentee ballots
Michigan clerks will begin sending out absentee ballots Thursday.
Posted inBusiness Watch
Audit finds DTE Electric and Consumers Energy outages ‘worse than average’
The Michigan Public Service Commission hired an independent consulting group to audit DTE Electric and Consumers Energy. The audit found that outage durations were ‘worse than average’ compared to other utility companies.
Posted inMichigan Environment Watch
Michigan judge halts Manhattan Project radioactive waste from landfill
A Wayne County judge has temporarily blocked shipments of waste to a landfill in southeast Michigan.
Posted inMichigan Environment Watch
U-Pick? Go soon. Michigan apples, peaches ahead of schedule
Unseasonably warm weather meant fruit crops like apples and peaches were ready earlier than usual. Farmers are encouraging Michiganders to plan annual pilgrimages accordingly.
Posted inMichigan Environment Watch
Michigan’s fall salmon migration run has begun. Anglers are salivating
Salmon have to move into rivers from the Great Lakes for autumn, a stunning show that gives anglers one last shot at their prize.
