Michigan urges caution as dry conditions raise risk of wildfires
by Izzy Ross/IPR News (for Bridge Michigan This coverage is made possible through a partnership between IPR and Grist, a nonprofit environmental media organization. Federal monitors say parts of northern Michigan and the Upper Peninsula are experiencing a drought. Dry weather and high winds mean there’s a higher chance of fire, according to the state Department of Natural Resources, […]
Fire damage at Galloway booster station will be covered by insurance
by Marsha Chartrand On September 20, about 1:40 pm, an equipment failure caused two fires to break out at the Galloway Drive booster station, causing significant damage. The issue arose due to an employee finding a water leak with a cooling line. The employee attempted to fix the cooling line, without informing anyone of the […]
Manchester splits games with rivals Leslie, East Jackson
by Marsha Chartrand Leslie, September 27, 2024 Manchester’s Flying Dutchmen traveled to Leslie on Friday, September 27, and faced a hard-fought loss vs the Blackhawks, 45–28. Leslie has had an undefeated season so far, having beat Napoleon 36–28 on October 4. Jayden Johnson started off the scoring with a touchdown, assisted by a two-point conversion […]
Battle brews in Michigan over waste from ‘biodigesters’ that slow-cook manure
by Keith Schneider, Circle of Blue (via BridgeMichigan) FREMONT, MI. — Anticipating a surge of funding for building manure biodigesters that capture methane for electricity and transportation fuels from millions of tons of farm animal wastes Michigan’s environmental agency last year drafted more rigorous operating rules to protect state waters from a new tide of […]
Fact-checking the Michigan economy: Prices up. So are wages. What’s true?
byMike Wilkinson (Bridge Magazine) As voters mull their choices in November, the economy dominates their thoughts. While it is doing well by most traditional measures, such as growth and unemployment, one metric dominates the mind of voters like Barbara Lawrence: the cost of food and everyday household i The 72-year-old from Lansing is on a fixed […]
Several Michigan campsites will be closed for renovations in ’25. See list
by Janelle D. James (Bridge Michigan) Early birds looking to book their favorite state campground for the 2025 season may notice that some popular locations are temporarily unavailable. Over a dozen day-use areas and campsites will be closed for all or part of the 2025 season, according to the Department of Natural Resources. Michiganders can reserve […]
“A matter of pride and honor”: Raising the flag at MHS games for 71 years
submitted by Rita Huber and Heidi Huber-Stein Chuck Steele, 94 years young, has been raising the flag at Manchester football games for 71 years. Chuck states, “It’s a matter of pride and honor.” After talking to Chuck at the first football game this year, Rita Huber decided his 71 years of helping raise the flag […]
Farmers Market plans last three events of season
by Marsha Chartrand As October falls and temperatures start to dip, it’s a great time to stock up on produce that can be stored or preserved. And don’t forget the hearty breads and pastries of autumn; a warm mug of coffee or tea; and the handcrafted gift items you’ve been eyeing and saving for these […]
Michigan election challengers face new rules to deter delays, disruptions
by Hayley Harding, Votebeat (via Bridge Michigam) Michigan poll challengers face stricter rules going into the November election, part of a wave of new requirements that aim to prevent some of the disruptions that marred the ballot counting process four years ago. Poll challengers — distinct from poll workers and poll watchers — are individuals […]
What’s in a name? Tom Izzo runs for Michigan House. No, not him
by Lauren Gibbons (Bridge Michigan) Michigan State University basketball coach Tom Izzo is not running for office. But voters in Michigan’s 74th state House district will see a Lansing man with that name — same spelling, different pronunciation — on their ballots running as a Republican against incumbent state Rep. Kara Hope, D-Holt. Tom Izzo […]
