The Bath Township school bombing at 99: A tragedy still relevant today

By: Dr. David C. Hayes

Outlets: Michigan Advance

Published: May 18, 2026

Words: 1,482

Last Updated: 2 months ago

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Many may not realize that Michigan’s worst instance of school-related violence happened 99 years ago Monday in a small Clinton County community that will never shake the horror and sadness visited upon them by one disaffected man.

The conditions that man gave for his terrible actions are eerily parallelled nearly 100 years later. The current social and political climate is one of struggle. Inflation and fuel costs plague Michigan citizens. Many feel as if the …

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