MEDC chief: ‘I was not aware’ of $20M state business grant caught in probe
by Paula Gardner (Bridge Michigan) The CEO of the Michigan Economic Development Corp. is defending the agency’s handling of a $20 million state grant at the heart of an embezzlement investigation. Quentin Messer Jr. said Tuesday that the MEDC followed legislative direction in monitoring the grant, which lawmakers awarded to former MEDC board member Fay Beydoun in 2022. […]
Children & Families Michigan program aims to expand benefits for child care workers
by Astrid Code (Bridge Michigan) Emma Knode is exactly the kind of worker Michigan needs more of. She works at a child care center in Lansing and has a psychology degree with a focus in child development. At 26 years old, she’s passionate and wants to make this a lifelong career — but she’s not […]
Director provides Senior Center update and millage status
submitted by Pat Vailliencourt, Manchester Senior Center, Director As many of us are aware, the voters of Washtenaw County approved a millage last November to fund services to county senior citizens. Your Manchester Senior Citizens Council has worked very hard for the last seven months to ensure that the Manchester Senior Center qualified to receive […]
ALI announces fall class offerings
submitted by Joan Gaughan Readers familiar with the Adult Learners Institute know that an ALI Fall Kick-Off does not require a football. The only thing needed is curiosity and a means of getting to the McKune Room at the Chelsea District Library, 221 S Main St, in Chelsea, at 10:30am on Tuesday, August 5. Comfortable […]
Michigan loses massive semiconductor plant. Whitmer blames ‘national economic turmoil’
by Paula Gardner (Bridge Magazine) The company planning a massive semiconductor manufacturing center that promised 10,000 jobs near Flint pulled the plug on the deal this week, according to Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, who blamed the move on “national economic turmoil.” The Sandisk Corporation had been eying the Genesee County megasite — about 1,300 acres so far, […]
Whitmer breaks silence on $20M earmark probe, says she’s ‘very troubled’ by allegations
by Lauren Gibbons (Bridge Michigan) Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said she’s “very troubled” by embezzlement allegations that followed a $20 million budget earmark, telling reporters Thursday that any grantee misusing state funds “should expect to be held accountable.” The investigation by Attorney General Dana Nessel’s office is focused on Fay Beydoun, a Whitmer donor who […]
Sugar Loaf ski resort may get new life as public recreational area
by Astrid Code (Bridge Magazine) For over two decades, the abandoned Sugar Loaf ski resort sat as a blight on Leelanau County’s picturesque landscape. After a string of owners that let the property fall into disrepair, Leelanau Conservancy announced plans Thursday to restore the site as an all-year public recreation area. The current landowner is handing […]
Summer learning has begun!
Submitted by Melissa Yekulis The Title 1 summer learning program kicked off July 7 at Riverside. This summer’s program is hosting kindergarten through fourth-grade students and is providing support in literacy and mathematics. New this year, the program has added a goal of making learning real and purposeful with the support of field trips to […]
Alumni banquet welcomes back Manchester grads
submitted by Colleen Kemner Entertainment by MHS Varsity Choir Alumni kicked off the evening as the Manchester High School Alumni Association (MHSAA) recently held their 146th Annual Banquet, held in the High School Commons. Close to 180 MHS Alumni and guests attended this multi-generational event, including graduates from the class of 1943, current graduates from […]
Manchester Township Board talks about LPC, expenses, and social media
submitted by Sybil Kolon All board members were present at the July 8 board meeting except Lisa Moutinho. Also present were fire chief Mike Kouba, planning commissioner Jim Carpenter, and a few members of the public. Fire Chief Kouba provided the monthly report for June. There were 47 calls for service, including 28 EMS responses, […]
