Michigan GOP legislative races test incumbents, and Trump’s influence
by Lauren Gibbons (Bridge Michigan) 32 of 44 legislative Republican incumbents seeking reelection face primary challenges Experts say Trump endorsement is big factor in down-ballot races, but not only factor Many of the most competitive primaries are in safe Republican districts Republican voters in a slew of Michigan legislative districts will be seeing more names […]
Mental health hotline 988 is now live in Michigan. What to know.
by Robin Erb (Bridge Michigan) By calling or texting 988, Michiganders in mental health crisis can quickly access a trained counselor Calls are routed to crisis centers by the caller’s area code Experts say it provides an effective alternative to 911, which often gets police involved Michiganders in mental health crisis now have a short-cut […]
EBT cards a complex issue for the Manchester Market — but they’re working on it
by Marsha Chartrand Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) is an electronic system that allows a Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) participant to pay for food using SNAP benefits. When a participant shops at a SNAP authorized retail store, their SNAP EBT account is debited to reimburse the store for food that was purchased. Currently, Manchester has […]
Chamber Spotlight — Donnellon Insurance
The State Farm Insurance Agency in Manchester has been under the ownership of Agent Matt Donnellon since 1975. His oldest daughter, Janet Larson, is currently the office manager and has been with the office since 2002. The business is located at 102 S Clinton, Suite 1, and can be reached at 734-428-8364. Matt Donnellon started […]
Obituary: Denise Dresch
Denise Anne Dresch, 84, of Manchester, passed away July 16, 2022. Denise’s family and friends will gather Tuesday, July 19, 2022, from 4 to 8pm at Eineder Funeral Homes — Manchester Chapel. On Wednesday, July 20, 2022, the family will gather at 10am at St. Mary Roman Catholic Church until the time of Funeral Mass […]
Letter to the Editor: Fireworks
July 5, 2022 To the Editor, When living in Northern Michigan several years ago, my husband and I responded to a notice in our local newspaper of a German short-haired pointer dog that went missing during a family outing at a nearby lake to watch fireworks on the 4th of July. We decided to take […]
A recession is looming. Michigan business may not be ready.
by Paula Gardner (Bridge Michigan) Michigan will likely know by the end of July if the nation has entered a recession. Indications so far look like the answer will be yes. Gross domestic product — the overall value of goods and services produced — is falling for a second consecutive quarter, based on a dip in the forecasting model […]
Tudor Dixon to Kevin Rinke: I know you are desperate, but stop lying about me
by Zahra Ahmad and Jonathan Oosting (Bridge Michigan) Tensions are rising in Michigan’s Republican gubernatorial race, as one of the frontrunners, Tudor Dixon, on Friday issued a cease-and-desist letter to opponent Kevin Rinke, demanding he take down an ad accusing her of taking millions from opponents of former President Donald Trump. Dixon’s attorneys sent the order over […]
5 things to know about new University of Michigan President Santa Ono
by Isabel Lohman (Bridge Michigan) ANN ARBOR – The University of Michigan has selected Santa Ono to be its next president. His first day at the helm will be October 13, according to a university news release. He is currently the president and vice chancellor at The University of British Columbia. Here are five to know […]
