Michigan House battle spurs big spending as Democrats defend slim majority
by Simon D. Schuster (Bridge Michigan) With control of the Michigan House and Congress hanging in the balance, Democrats are far outraising Republican counterparts in some of the state’s most competitive races ahead of the Nov. 5 election. Many of those races remain toss-ups, however, mirroring the top of the ticket, where Republican Donald Trump […]
In Marquette, growth plans at Northern expected to benefit the city
by Paula Gardner (Bridge Michigan) Marquette is vibrant and poised for growth, as Bridge Michigan explored in recent stories published about the biggest city in the Upper Peninsula. Many say Marquette also is exemplary for Michigan as the state tries to figure out its next steps toward economic stability and prosperity, and to stem declines. One “secret weapon” in […]
Damian’s Craft Meats ready to submit finalized site plan
by Marsha Chartrand On Monday, October 14, Damian’s Craft Meats made its initial presentation to Manchester City Planning Commission to obtain approval for its site plan at 789 Hogan Rd (southeast corner of Hogan and Sooten roads). Principals Rosemary Linares and Damian Rivera propose to build a slaughterhouse and USDA-inspected meat-processing facility on the site, […]
Gebauer named Washtenaw 100 Officer of the Year
by Marsha Chartrand “I’m pleased to announce that our own Sergeant Joel Gebauer was awarded as the 2024 Outstanding Law Enforcement Officer of the Year for Washtenaw County last night at the Washtenaw 100 Dinner,” said City Manager Michael Sessions in a communiqué to Manchester City Council and staff on Friday, October 25. Gebauer was […]
St. Thomas Christian Preschool opens for 3 and up
submitted by Elissa Holleran Weidmayer Jesus said, “Let the children come to me; do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of God. Truly, I say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God like a child shall not enter it.” And He took them in His arms and blessed them, […]
Michigan winter may be warm — and wet
by Jenelle D. James (Bridge Michigan) Michiganders wary of bitter cold winters may be in luck this year, because temperatures in parts of the state are expected to be warmer than average. But heavier precipitation could still bring snow. Much of the eastern part of the state, including the Thumb, has a 33%-40% chance of […]
Women run Michigan but remain outnumbered in Lansing. Parity may wait
by Lauren Gibbons (Bridge Michigan) Women candidates in Michigan have made historic gains in recent election cycles, sweeping statewide offices and boosting numbers in the state Legislature. But with the Nov. 5 election fast approaching, advocates say their hopes for a women-majority Legislature may have to wait as they instead seek to hold ground this cycle. “Unless […]
Michigan per-capita income lags again; ‘it’s the lowest we’ve ever been’
by Paula Gardner (Bridge Michigan) Michigan continues to lag the nation in per capita income, ranking toward the bottom of states in the measure of prosperity, according to new figures compiled by the federal government. The state’s per capita income increased to $61,144 in 2023 from $58,009. Michigan remains 12.4% below the national rate, which rose to $69,815 from $66,220 […]
Rain garden to add beauty, functionality to Kirk Park
by Marsha Chartrand Manchester is very fortunate to have one of its own helping to create a new landscape close to downtown that will improve the future of the entire community. Lisa DuRussel is a landscape architect, professor, and member of the University of Michigan Ginsberg community. She is a trailblazer in the ecological and […]
Sharon Church invites community to help pack beans and rice for Haiti
submitted by Sharon Church Please join Sharon Church for a hands-on mission project supporting I92 Ministries on November 8, 2024, at 7pm in the Fellowship Hall at 19980 W Pleasant Lake Rd. We invite the community to help our team of volunteers fill bags with beans and rice for shipment to Haiti. If you’re interested […]
