Hertel and Runestad new chairs of the Michigan Democratic and Republican parties
by Simon D. Schuster (Bridge Michigan) Michigan Democrats and Republicans convened in downtown Detroit on Saturday afternoon to select new leaders, even as both parties grappled with internal divisions. Democrats selected Curtis Hertel Jr. a former state legislator and congressional candidate, to serve as chair. Republicans chose Jim Runestad, a sitting state senator, even though […]
Get ready for a rare treat, Michigan: 7 planets appearing in a sky near you
by Janelle D. James (Bridge Michigan) Michigan astronomy buffs: Save the date. On Feb. 28, seven planets will appear in the sky simultaneously. Since January, astronomy fans have enjoyed a “parade” of six planets in the night sky. Four of them are visible to the naked eye — Mars, Jupiter, Venus and Saturn — with […]
Residents, Council to discuss backyard chickens at Monday’s meeting
by Marsha Chartrand Has the rising price of eggs got you down? Do you think that you’d like to raise your own chickens but you live in the City limits? Things may be changing so that in the near future you will be able to legally obtain some hens and once again serve breakfast to […]
WCSO January 2025 police services monthly report for City of Manchester
as provided by Lt. Alan Hunt, Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) During the month of January 2025 there were 105 calls for service in the City of Manchester. During this time, 41 traffic stops were made, resulting in two citations. In the City of Manchester during the month of January, there were no significant incidents […]
Why not put Michigan solar farms on parking lots instead of farmland?
by Kelly House (Bridge Magazine) EAST LANSING — Not too long ago, scores of Michigan State University students began winter weekends by digging their cars out of snowdrifts at the school’s commuter lots, while breathing soot from a coal-fired power plant across the street. Those days are over, thanks to 45 acres of solar-powered carports […]
Michigan public K-12 school enrollment falls again
by Mike Wilkinson and Isabel Lohman (Bridge Michigan) Enrollment in Michigan’s K-12 public schools fell again in 2024-25, though it was the smallest drop in several years, according to a Bridge Michigan analysis of state enrollment data released Thursday. Overall K-12 enrollment stood at 1,382,099 down 6,441 or 0.5% this past fall compared to 2023-24. […]
Careful out there. Snow, cold equal more visits to Michigan emergency rooms
by Janelle D. James (Bridge Michigan) With yet another round of fresh snow blanketing the state, winter’s in high gear in Michigan — and, inevitably, that means steady business for emergency rooms and urgent-care centers across the state. While data on winter-related trips to the ER isn’t readily available, doctors tell Bridge they see an […]
City Council appoints Amelia Woods to fill vacancy
by Marsha Chartrand In light of the recent resignation of 25-year trustee, Patrick DuRussel, in in early January, Manchester City Council was designated with the responsibility to name his replacement at the soonest possible time. Applications for the Council seat were accepted by the City office until close of business on Friday, January 21 with […]
City denies overflow parking for wrestling tournament, proposes replacing blight ordinance
by Marsha Chartrand Five Council members were in attendance at the February 3 meeting. Missing were Way and DuRussel (resigned). Visitors included Sharon Jones and Amelia Woods, candidates to fill the vacancy left by DuRussel. Also visiting was Eileen Peck, a newly elected Washtenaw Community Council Trustee. City Council was presented with a request by […]
Boys’ and girls’ varsity basketball teams look to finish season strong
submitted by Will Gross This has been a season of growth for Manchester’s boys’ and girls’ varsity basketball teams. Featuring new coaches and rosters loaded with young talent, each team has seen their share of highs and lows as they battle through the Cascades Conference. However, both squads have had some of their strongest performances […]
