5 million Michiganders are vaccinated and COVID is surging. Here’s why
By Mike Wilkinson (Bridge Michigan) A year ago, Michigan was averaging nearly 7,000 new COVID-19 cases a day and more than 3,700 people were hospitalized with the disease. “We are in the worst moment of this pandemic to date,” Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said Nov. 15, 2020, before ordering sweeping restrictions in an attempt to stem […]
Child care as economic development? You bet. $1.4B in aid coming to Michigan
By Mike Wilkinson (Bridge Michigan) CHARLOTTE — Public policy advocates have argued for years that Michigan should do more to help provide child care to allow more people to work. That equation is clear in Eaton County, where workers have found fewer choices as they scramble to find safe, affordable child care that would allow […]
No thanks: 45 conservative Michigan towns decline federal stimulus money
By Jonathan Oosting (Bridge Michigan) LANSING — Small towns in Michigan have plenty of needs — from water infrastructure to broadband access — but officials in 45 communities are saying no thanks to federal stimulus funds intended to help them recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. Rural and conservative, townships like Cambria in south Michigan, Broomfield in Isabella […]
Manchester Thespian Society to present “An Evening with Poe”
After a year and a half of cancellations and virtual performances, the high school drama club known as the Manchester Thespian Society presents “An Evening with Poe” live on the stage with an in-person audience! Thespian Society president, Miranda Buck, explained that an Evening with Poe is made up of plays based on two Edgar […]
Participate in the Christmas in the Village Lighted Parade
After a year off for pandemic reason, the Manchester Christmas in the Village Lighted Parade will return this year on Friday, December 3, kicking off the 2021 Christmas in the Village event. Organizations, teams, businesses, and individuals are invited to light up your vehicle, your animals, a float, or a group that will walk. To […]
Manchester Music Mattress Fundraiser
The Manchester High School music program is inviting everyone to attend their second Annual Mattress Fundraiser on Saturday, November 20th, from 10 am-5 pm at the High School. They will have 25 different styles of brand-name mattresses on display for you to try out including Simmons Beautyrest, Therapedic, Wellsville, Malouf, and Tranquility Sleep Systems. All […]
Acorn Farmers Market and Café recipe: Mashed celery root
Acorn Farmers Market and Café has celeriac for sale! What is celeriac, besides an opportunity to add an unusual, locally grown vegetable to your diet? It is a root vegetable that tastes like celery, also know as celery root and knob celery. The leaves can be used in salads or as an herb, but the […]
Letter to the editor: Changes to the Leonard Preserve MiOFO controlled hunt this year
Dear Manchester Residents, Please note the changes in the Michigan Operation Freedom Outdoors (MiOFO) controlled hunt in Leonard Preserve. Due to our location we have regular contact with the preserve steward. The latest study encouraged an expanded hunt zone as a result of deer overpopulation in the Preserve. While there are some signs posted, we […]
Letter to the editor: Choosing the risk of COVID-19 over the risk of the vaccine
Nov. 12, 2021 Dear Editor, I would like to know why wanting a choice is “scary”? Why does having an opposing view strike fear into people. This country is free and we have the right to have opinions. You can choose to listen or avoid listening by plugging your ears and humming. I personally like […]
With billions in the bank, House GOP proposes $250M for Michigan police
by Jonathan Oosting (Bridge Michigan) LANSING — Michigan House Republicans on Wednesday proposed a $250 million plan that aims to boost police recruitment and retention, their opening salvo in long-delayed negotiations on how to spend nearly $6 billion in federal stimulus funds still available to the state. "I think this is something we can start building some […]
