MI community colleges ditching remedial courses to keep students enrolled
by Ron French (Bridge Michigan) Abby Melson admits she wasn’t the best student in high school. She scraped by with Ds in English in an online high school, which she attended from her home in Benton Harbor. Almost two years after graduating in 2020, Melson worked up the nerve to enroll at Lake Michigan College, […]
Michigan gas prices fall for 10 straight weeks. How long can that last?
by Paula Gardner (Bridge Michigan) Michigan’s average gas price hit $3.88 per gallon last Wednesday, a three-cent decline over the past three days. The drop underscores a quiet but significant 10-week decline in gas prices since they hit a state record in June, though experts say the steady declines could end by Labor Day and […]
As school begins, watch for more pedestrians — and not just students
by Marsha Chartrand Those who choose to or must walk (or ride in an e-wheelchair) around town are well aware of a concern that motorists may fail to yield to those who are in a crosswalk. While many motorists are very observant of those who may need to cross the street on which they are […]
Bus driver shortages force temporary scheduling changes as school year begins
by Marsha Chartrand On Friday afternoon, parents across the district received a surprising email alert from Dr. Brad Bezeau, Superintendent of Schools. “As we begin the 2022–23 school year, and in addressing our current bus driver shortage, we have partnered with the employment service Michigan Educational Transportation Services (METS) as an additional tool in the […]
School board seeks to “rebuild the wheel“ with staff teamwork
by Marsha Chartrand A fantastic welcome-back picnic for staff and their families on Saturday was sponsored by the MCS Board of Education. A great turnout enjoyed good food and camaraderie, along with an opportunity to build on the theme of “Rebuilding the Wheel“ at Manchester Community Schools for the 2022–23 school year. “I could not […]
2023 Historical Society calendars now on sale
by Marsha Chartrand “Manchester Tidbits“ has been a popular feature of the Manchester Area Historical Society (MAHS) and was chosen as the theme for the 2022 Historical Society calendar. That calendar has been so well-received, that the calendar committee decided to continue to publish more history-related “tidbits,“ many of them researched and written by Ray […]
WCSO July 2022 report of police services in the village
Submitted by Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office During the month of July, there were 168 calls for service. During this time, 91 traffic stops were made resulting in five citations. Noteworthy events in Manchester Village during July include: On July 20, a Collaboration Deputy was dispatched to the 600 block of E. Duncan for a report […]
Judge issues preliminary injunction to block enforcement of abortion ban
by Lauren Gibbons (Bridge Michigan) County prosecutors won’t be able to enforce Michigan’s decades-old abortion ban while legal challenges continue, a judge ruled Friday. Oakland County Circuit Judge Jacob Cunningham granted a request from Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s legal team and issued a preliminary injunction to block enforcement of Michigan’s 1931 ban on abortion. Cunningham said […]
Who is Shane Hernandez, Tudor Dixon’s pick for Michigan lieutenant governor?
by Jonathan Oosting (Bridge Michigan) Michigan Republican gubernatorial nominee Tudor Dixon announced Friday that she has selected former state Rep. Shane Hernandez of Port Huron to be her running mate. Dixon announced her choice for lieutenant governor by press release around 4pm, roughly one hour before a Michigan Republican Party deadline to submit a name prior to […]
Pedestrian deaths are rising on Michigan roads, the reason is up for debate
by Roni Kane (Bridge Michigan) In August 2021, in the parking lot of a Shop-N-Save in northern Michigan’s Benzie County, a 77-year-old woman was struck and killed by a large pick-up truck. In October, a high school senior walking home from school in Rochester was hit by another student driving through an intersection right next to their high school. […]
