The $670 million question blocking a Michigan budget deal
by Simon D. Schuster & Isabel Lohman (Bridge Magazine) LANSING — After Michigan spent years setting aside money for teacher retiree health care, majority Democrats are now at odds over who should benefit from $670 million in payments they contend are no longer necessary. The debate has delayed efforts to finalize a roughly $20 billion […]
Michigan medical students fight to make climate change part of curriculum
by Gabrielle Nelson, Bridge Michigan Climate change is no longer a “backburner” issue for medical students like Sierra Silverwood. It’s essential to understanding human health when new and greater health threats are emerging because of climate change. But integrating climate topics into an already “packed medical education” isn’t easy, said Michigan State University fourth-year medical student Silverwood. […]
What are we all waiting for? The Chicken Broil, of course!
by Marsha Chartrand The entire Manchester community is looking forward to seeing old friends and new at the 71st annual Chicken Broil on Saturday, July 20, 2024! Please join us for on-site dining and enjoy the entertainment or use the easy drive-through pick-up service. This year’s proceeds will be going to update the facilities at […]
Manchester Township Board discusses fire issues, ongoing blight, and parking lot
by Sybil Kolon All board members were present at the June 11 board meeting. Also present were fire chief Bill Scully, planning commissioner Carl Werner, and several other members of the public. Fire chief Bill Scully provided the monthly report for May. There were 44 calls for service, including 19 EMS responses, three fires, and […]
Fireworks coming up soon!
by Marsha Chartrand Manchester Men’s Club is planning its 2024 annual fireworks display, starting at dusk July 3 at Carr Park in Manchester. (Rain date is July 4.) Since we all know you don’t mess with success, there are very few changes to this year’s event! However, a new rock ’n’ roll band has been […]
Safety tips for visiting carnivals and amusement parks
submitted by the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs Summer is here, and the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) wants to ensure that Michiganders are safety-minded when visiting one of the state’s many carnivals and amusement parks. “Protecting people is top of mind for all of us at LARA, even when […]
Michigan braces for a heat wave. Here’s how to stay safe and cool
by Jenelle D. James (Bridge Michigan) Michigan is in the midst of experiencing its first heat wave of the year, as the first day of summer approaches. High temperatures, reaching the mid-to-upper 90s in some parts of the state, and humidity may cause it to feel like temperatures are nearly 100 degrees. The upcoming heat […]
Michigan officials mull more access for e-bikes on state trails
by Gabrielle Nelson (Bridge Michigan) Electric bicycle use is expanding, welcoming a new group of riders to the bicyclist community. But under current Michigan state park policies, the bikes are banned from many trails. That could soon change. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has proposed a year-long pilot program that would open 3,000 miles […]
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan won’t cover popular weight-loss drugs
by Janelle D. James (Bridge Michigan) & Sneha Dhandapani (Michigan Health Watch) Weight-loss drugs like Wegovy, Zepbound and Saxenda, which have recently gained popularity, will no longer be covered by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. Starting Aug. 1 the state’s largest health insurer will begin phasing out coverage for large group commercial insurance plans and […]
Local woman’s production will make it to Detroit PBS this winter
by Marsha Chartrand “It’s the best thing I’ve ever done,” says Breeda Miller. You look out the window of her newly inaugurated “she-shed,” dubbed the Cup & Saucer Cottage, and you wonder which “thing” she is talking about. She’s accomplished a lot the last few years and has much she can feel pride in. But […]
