Fair Queens reign the week
by Marsha Chartrand On Tuesday night, August 5, immediately following the parade, the Fair Queen and her court were named in a fabulous event. They spent the rest of the week handing out ribbons and trophies to participants in the various contests. It was a busy and fruitful time, with a lot of responsibilities attached. […]
Michigan expunged a refugee’s criminal record. He may be deported anyway
This story was originally published by Bridge Michigan (bridgemi.com), a nonprofit and nonpartisan news organization. To get regular coverage from Bridge Michigan, sign up for a free Bridge Michigan newsletter here (https://bit.ly/BridgeMichiganNewsletter). by Lauren Gibbons (Bridge Michigan) Aside from the refugee camp in Thailand where he was born after the Vietnam War, Michigan is the only home St. Johns […]
For one Michigan clerk, this week’s ‘boring’ election was an opportunity
This story was originally published by Bridge Michigan (bridgemi.com), a nonprofit and nonpartisan news organization. To get regular coverage from Bridge Michigan, sign up for a free Bridge Michigan newsletter here (https://bit.ly/BridgeMichiganNewsletter).” by Hayley Harding (Votebeat for Bridge Michigan) On one of her two purple phones, Livonia City Clerk Lori Miller has a sticker that proudly proclaims “I 💜 […]
Michigan awards $87 million for schools to buy proven literacy materials
This story was originally published by Bridge Michigan (bridgemi.com), a nonprofit and nonpartisan news organization. To get regular coverage from Bridge Michigan, sign up for a free Bridge Michigan newsletter here (https://bit.ly/BridgeMichiganNewsletter).” by Isabel Lohman (Bridge Michigan) More than 550 public school districts will receive state funds to upgrade their reading curricula and cover the cost of training teachers […]
Ladies’ Day coming to the fair!
by Marsha Chartrand The Manchester Community Fair (MCF) Ladies Day’ will be held at Alumni Field on Saturday, August 9, from 10am to noon. They will have goody bags for the first 150 ladies and door prizes, all donated by generous local businesses and individuals. Refreshments will be available. First, Manchester graduate Lisa DuRussel will […]
Complaints mount as Whitmer waits on vacant Michigan Senate seat
by Jordyn Hermani and Hayley Harding (Votebeat/Bridge Michigan) It’s been more than 200 days since voters in Michigan’s 35th District have had a state Senator, prompting growing and bipartisan complaints over Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s refusal to call a special election to fill a vacant seat. “We’re being taxed, but we have no representative in the […]
Breast milk deliveries from Michigan prison benefit babies with moms behind bars
by Janelle D. James (Bridge Michigan) Inside Michigan’s only women’s prison, some mothers are finding a way to nurture their babies from behind bars — by pumping breast milk that’s hand-delivered to their children on the outside. Volunteers with Mama’s Mobile Milk provide lactation support for women at the Huron Valley Correctional Facility. made their first […]
Michigan is consolidating election precincts. Will voters face longer lines?
Hayley Harding (Bridge Michigan/Votebeat) Across Michigan, thousands of voters are getting new precincts — and in some cases, new polling places — as officials redraw their maps to take advantage of a new state law that allows for more consolidation of precincts. The new law, which increased the maximum size of a precinct from 2,999 to […]
Men’s Club will organize canoe race in 2026
by Marsha Chartrand, with Nate Smith, Men’s Club president There’s a new chapter ahead for a cherished tradition in Manchester! The Manchester Men’s Club is proud to announce that they will be hosting the 60th Annual Manchester Canoe & Kayak Race in 2026. “This beloved event has long been a highlight of our community calendar, […]
Families lament end of a ‘lifeline’ for disabled Michigan children, adults
by Robin Erb (Bridge Michigan) Insufficient finances and an unexpected policy decision from the state are forcing the closure this fall of the last respite home in southeast Michigan for children and young adults with developmental disabilities, according to its leadership. The Lahser Respite Home for Children has provided a reprieve for parents of children whose care […]
