Obituary: Gloria "Jean" Smith
Gloria Jean Smith, 82, passed away July 11, 2020, peacefully with family by her side. She was born on May 28, 1938, in Manchester, Michigan to Benjamin and Doris (Wurster) Evilsizer. Jean was a lifelong resident of Manchester. Jean married Edwin Grant Smith, on September 17, 1955. She had a love for animals, was always […]
4 Manchester students graduate from GVSU
More than 2,800 Grand Valley State University students completed the requirements to receive their degrees this past April including four students from Manchester: Nehemiah K. Ingram earned a BS; Jessica N. Gustad earned a BS; Spencer L. Helminski earned a BBA; and Mackenzie A. Thompson earned a BS. Congratulations, graduates!
WCRC: Road work this week
Intermittent lane closures for drainage improvements on Ely Rd between US-12 and Sharon Hollow Roads in Manchester Townships will continue through July 24th for limestone resurfacing. This is the only county road work scheduled for the Manchester area this week.
Letter to the editor: Appalled by Pandemic Prom
July 6, 2020 Having just read about the ‘Pandemic Prom,’ I am appalled at the folks who organized this and encouraged kids to attend the event indoors and without face masks, and I’m ashamed of the community of businesses and individuals that supported it. Manchester is an educated community. But this? This was one of […]
Stories of Wil: Hail to the hashbrown
Wil is a 13-year-old boy with Down syndrome. He is the little brother, by 20 months, to twin sisters, Katherine and Elizabeth. Wil’s mom, Christie, knew very little about Down syndrome when Wil was diagnosed shortly after his birth. It didn’t take long for Christie to realize how enriching life with Down syndrome is. Embracing […]
Public Notice: Bridgewater Township
BRIDGEWATER TOWNSHIP PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC ACCURACY TEST NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to qualified electors of Bridgewater Township that the Public Accuracy Test for the 4-Aug-20 Special Election has been scheduled for Tuesday, 28-Jul-20 at 3:30 p.m. at the Bridgewater Township Hall, 10990 Clinton Rd, Manchester, MI. The Public Accuracy Test is conducted to demonstrate that […]
Across Michigan, coronavirus contact tracers face lies, anger and silence
by Robin Erb (Bridge) From the moment COVID-19 began its surge through Michigan in March, a small army of people — contact tracers — has tried to keep it contained. In return, they have found themselves lied to, told off, ignored, or hung up on. “It can be great, and it can be horrible,” said […]
Michigan Democrats push to open police disciplinary files, limit immunity
by Riley Beggin (Bridge) Democratic lawmakers plan to introduce a sweeping set of police reforms to increase accountability and transparency in the state’s law enforcement agencies, members of Michigan’s Black and Detroit Caucuses announced Wednesday during a press conference. The package aims to change policing in Michigan to address racial inequities and police violence, which […]
On Mackinac Island, Lake Huron’s waves are destroying an iconic highway
By Kelly House (Bridge) On a typical sunny summer day, Mackinac Island’s car-free highway would be teeming with walkers, bicyclists, and horseback riders taking in virtually unbroken views of Lake Huron’s crystalline waters along the iconic 8.2-mile loop. But at the height of the island’s summer tourism season, much of M-185 is deserted. Large barricades […]
Whitmer: Michigan school reopening threatened by rising coronavirus cases
by Ron French, Riley Beggin (Bridge) Nine days after releasing a school reopening plan that would allow Michigan students to return to classrooms in the fall, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer tapped the brakes Thursday, saying that if a recent increase in coronavirus cases continues, students might have to stay home. “We want to be in a position where we […]
