Chicken Broil donates big to the Manchester community
by Marsha Chartrand It started out small, with the somewhat lofty goal to surround the Athletic Field in the middle of town with a fence. Back in 1954, $1,000 was a lot of money in a small community, but the Jaycees raised $1,075 that year for their project. And it kept growing from there. The […]
Abdul El-Sayed calls for public ownership of AI, citing risk of ‘human demise’
by Lauren Gibbons (Bridge Michigan) Artificial intelligence amounts to a “tidal wave” or “tsunami” that will reshape society, according to Michigan US Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed. And that calls for drastic action to protect humanity, the progressive Democrat has argued, saying in recent forums that “we’re going to have to get to public ownership” of […]
Deaths at Michigan women’s prison spur calls for Whitmer to act, director to resign
by Janelle D. James, (Bridge Michigan) Federal and state lawmakers are calling on Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to intervene at Michigan’s only women’s prison after a third inmate in less than a month died Saturday, intensifying scrutiny over conditions and medical care at the Huron Valley Correctional Facility. Ashley Hoath of Hillsdale County was rushed to Trinity Health […]
Gov. Whitmer has vowed to boost literacy in Michigan. Here’s where we stand
by Lauren Gibbons (Bridge Magazine) In a packed auditorium on a cold day in December, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said literacy would be her top priority in her last year. Now, as students break for the summer and we’re halfway through that last year, Bridge Michigan is taking a look at what progress Whitmer has made on […]
The Chicken Broil is coming up! 72 years and counting on another great one for #73
by Marsha Chartrand “There’s really not much new and different this year,” said Jeff Mann, chair of this year’s Manchester Annual Chicken Broil. But trust us, it’s never the same-old, same-old event. Everyone anticipates the Broil all year long, and the crispy roasted chicken and home-made coleslaw are just once-a-year treats for most of us. […]
Track & Field: Jayden Johnson is State Champion, boys take 4th at MHSAA State Finals
submitted by Michael Coltre, Coach, Manchester Track and Field Hudsonville, Mi – Where do we start?! There were so many good things that happened Saturday May 30. It may go down as one of the best days in Manchester Track and Field history! The Boys team scored a school record 37 points at the State […]
Luther C. Klager ends the school year ‘glowing up‘!
by Melissa Yekulis, Luther C. Klager Elementary School The school year at Luther C. Klager Elementary School came to an end on Friday, June 5, with sweet treats, graduation, and a glow party. The eventful morning began with some extra love from the Klager/Riverside Parent Teacher Organization (PTO). PTO sponsored the annual arrival of the […]
McIver graduates from Schoolcraft College
submitted by his family, Jesse/Angela and Eli McIver Noah McIver has just completed his associate’s degree with a 3.9 GPA from Schoolcraft College. He will continue his studies at Eastern Michigan University this fall while pursuing his bachelor’s degree in their cybersecurity field. We are so proud of you, Noah! If you have a student […]
Saline data center brings out bigwigs. Big day for Michigan or big betrayal?
by Paula Gardner (Bridge Michigan) Leaders of tech companies behind a blockbuster data center project in Saline Township gathered Monday for a ceremonial groundbreaking of what they say is one of the largest artificial intelligence projects in the world. The $56 billion complex, known as The Barn, will be completed at the end of 2027. Operations should […]
Mallory McMorrow backs Supreme Court age limits, corporate PAC spending ban
by Lauren Gibbons (Bridge Michigan) Michigan Democratic US Senate candidate Mallory McMorrow wants to “explore every option” to reform the US Supreme Court, including expansion, age limits and implementing an independent code of conduct could help curb abuses of power and prevent conflicts of interest. The proposal, shared first with Bridge Michigan, is part of […]
