In first debate, Michigan GOP governor hopefuls embrace abortion ban, Trump
by Jonathan Oosting (Bridge Michigan) HOWELL — Michigan Republican gubernatorial hopefuls found common ground in their first debate on Thursday, vowing to support a potential abortion ban, push school choice and investigate Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer for COVID-19 nursing home deaths. Several candidates also questioned vaccine efficacy, and some argued that former President Donald Trump […]
Michigan baby formula factory focus of FDA probe after infant illnesses
by Paula Gardner, Robin Erb (Bridge Michigan) A southwest Michigan factory just a few miles from the Indiana border is at the center of an infant formula recall that’s helped fuel shortages across the U.S. and raised concerns about federal oversight of contamination in food production. Abbott Nutrition, a division of Abbott Laboratories that employs an […]
Some MI water systems are overbuilt, underfunded. Are mergers the answer?
by Kelly House (Bridge Michigan) PORT HURON—A behemoth along the St. Clair River, the Port Huron water filtration plant is capable of purifying 30 million gallons a day — enough to serve the entire population of St. Clair County, and then some. But for lack of demand, it operates at about a quarter of its […]
How Michigan state parks will spend a $250 million COVID windfall
by Kelly House (Bridge Michigan) Jim Sjoberg is so fond of P.J. Hoffmaster State Park, he asked his wife, Kelsey, to marry him among the park’s towering Lake Michigan dunes. But there’s one thing he doesn’t love about this popular forested park just south of Muskegon. “If anyone’s got a car that’s worth keeping around […]
Obituary: Peter “Joe” Weinhardt
Peter “Joe” Weinhardt, 79, of Manchester, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on May 7, 2022. Joe’s family held a private viewing and service at Eineder Funeral Homes-Manchester Chapel. Joe was born on November 25, 1942, in Ann Arbor, Michigan to William and Jessie (Darling) Weinhardt. Joe married Nancy (Terwilliger) on April […]
Michigan lawmakers pass K–12 budget plan that boosts spending, pays down debt
by Tracie Mauriello (Bridge Michigan) The Michigan House and Senate approved separate school spending plans this week, setting in motion negotiations over whether to follow Republican efforts to reduce debt or invest in new teacher recruitment and mental health efforts. House lawmakers on Thursday passed a $19.9 billion school aid budget that increases spending by 15%, […]
Student loan forgiveness could help 1.4 million in Michigan. What to know
by Zahra Ahmad & Ron French (Bridge Michigan) President Joe Biden is considering canceling some college loan debt. That could be a big deal for 1.4 million Michigan residents who owe money for either attending or helping their kids attend college. Just how big of a deal it would be, and who would qualify for help, […]
Memorial service set for Don Limpert
Donald Edwin Limpert, 94, of Manchester, passed away Friday, February 18, 2022, at his home. Don’s family and friends will gather Saturday, May 21, 2022 at 11:00 AM for a graveside service at Oak Grove Cemetery, Manchester. Reverend Chris Kurtz to officiate. Don was born on May 7, 1927 in Groveport, Ohio to Frank and […]
WAVE expands transportation options with new app, more routes, more services
The Western-Washtenaw Area Value Express (WAVE), which provides door-to-door shuttle service in Manchester, together with its technology partner, MUVE, a leader in mobility solutions, recently announced the launch of a new transportation app platform. This mobility ecosystem application integrates the full suite of MUVE’s technology offering, which includes dispatch mapping, driver in-bus real-time information updates, […]
Update on the canoe and kayak race
submitted by Sybil Kolon for the canoe race committee Fewer than two weeks to race day! Our team is hard at work in the final stages of planning the 56th Annual Manchester River Raisin Canoe/Kayak Race on Sunday, May 15. Online registration is closed as of Monday, May 2. However, there is still time to […]
