Coronavirus hits new high in Michigan. Is it a ‘blip’ or ‘surge’?
by Mike Wilkinson, Robin Erb (Bridge) Hospital and health officials increasingly are worried about a sustained surge of the coronavirus, with cases rising this week to their highest levels since April. The pandemic is moving to a new phase in Michigan — less deadly, but more ubiquitous, as it moves quickly throughout the state, from highly […]
Jocelyn Benson bans open carry of guns at Michigan polls on Election Day
by Riley Beggin, Jonathan Oosting, Ted Roelofs (Bridge) Guns will not be allowed at polling places on Election Day in November, Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson announced Friday. According to new state guidance, openly carrying of guns is banned within 100 feet of a polling place. Concealed carrying of guns for permit-holders is allowed, […]
Michigan lawmakers expand unemployment benefits, pass business COVID liability
by Jonathan Oosting (Bridge) Michigan’s Legislature worked deep into the morning Wednesday, as Republican leaders announced a deal with Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to continue expanded unemployment insurance eligibility and provide businesses with new legal protections against COVID-19 lawsuits. Unemployment insurance was among the most pressing issues of the marathon session, which saw the House work […]
After possible Ice Age discovery, group urges halt to Line 5 tunnel
by Kelly House (Bridge) As Michigan considers allowing Enbridge Energy to build a tunnel for its oil pipeline under the Straits of Mackinac, a group wants to halt the process, citing the possible discovery of archaeological artifacts near the pipeline. The recent discovery, first reported by Detroit Free Press, was made by a group, most […]
Proposal 1 ballot measure would change rules on Michigan parks fund
by Kelly House (Bridge) Lansing Parks and Recreation Director Brett Kaschinske is proud to oversee a system that boasts more parks per capita than almost every major U.S. city. But with 111 parks in the city’s ownership, he said, finding money to update and improve them has become a bigger priority than adding more land […]
Five men set to stand trial in the case in Whitmer kidnap case
by Mansur Shaheen (Bridge) Five men facing federal charges in the conspiracy to kidnap Gov. Gretchen Whitmer will stand trial in the case, U.S. Magistrate Sally Berens decided Friday in a second day of hearings. Berens determined there was enough evidence for the case to go to trial based on encrypted chats and the September […]
Obituary: Edwin T. Walz
Edwin Thomas Walz, 80, passed away Wednesday, October 21, 2020 at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Chelsea. He was born on July 30, 1940, in Norvell, Michigan to Oscar and Daisy B. (Mellatt) Walz. Eddie married the love of his life, Judith Kirk, on June 10, 1961, at St. Mary Roman Catholic Church in Manchester. […]
Obituary: Linda Sue Wilson
Manchester, MI, formerly of Southgate Age 74, died Monday, October 19, 2020 at her home. She was born July 7, 1946 in Tupelo, Mississippi, the daughter of Thomas Ivan and Delcie Orene (Barber) Bowles. Linda graduated from Riverview High School in 1964. She was a proud mother, grandmother and homemaker. She was a strong Christian […]
Obituary: David J. Heslip
David James Heslip, 69, passed away Tuesday, October 13, 2020. He was born on June 10, 1951, in Tecumseh, Michigan to James and Elva (Cannon) Heslip. David was a Manchester High School Alumni, graduating in 1969 and a member of the FFA (Future Farmers of America). After graduation, he attended the Michigan State University Agriculture […]
Despite challenges, Bezeau sees the bright side when telling Manchester's story
Starting his 25th year in public education this fall, Dr. Brad Bezeau is jumping head first into a new job under very tough circumstances. But he's "a pretty positive person," he says, and that's exactly how he is approaching the position of Superintendent of Schools at Manchester Community Schools ... in the middle of a […]
