The pathway to gold
by Marsha Chartrand It was an emotional day in Manchester on Saturday, October 26 — and not just for Wolverines fans. It was also emotional for Paul Schulte and his family — wife Megan (Greenwald) and son Brady, age 14, as they returned to Paul and Meg’s hometown for the first time since Paul led […]
Dutchmen named to Cascades All-Conference Football
by Marsha Chartrand Several Manchester varsity players have been named to the Cascades Conference All-Conference Football Team, according to Head Coach Joshua Lindeman. Sophomore Jayden Johnson, running back from Manchester, was named to the first team; Senior Tight End Drake Neff was named to the first Team. Brett Brothers, a Junior Offensive Guard, and Dylan […]
Michigan made school meals free for all. Students ate it up.
by Isabel Lohman (Bridge Michigan) More than 140,000 additional students ate school-provided lunches daily last year after Michigan’s Democratic-led Legislature approved $190 million to provide free meals for all. New data released by the state on Tuesday points to a significant jump in breakfasts and lunches at Michigan schools since adoption of the universal program, which […]
Michigan House battle spurs big spending as Democrats defend slim majority
by Simon D. Schuster (Bridge Michigan) With control of the Michigan House and Congress hanging in the balance, Democrats are far outraising Republican counterparts in some of the state’s most competitive races ahead of the Nov. 5 election. Many of those races remain toss-ups, however, mirroring the top of the ticket, where Republican Donald Trump […]
In Marquette, growth plans at Northern expected to benefit the city
by Paula Gardner (Bridge Michigan) Marquette is vibrant and poised for growth, as Bridge Michigan explored in recent stories published about the biggest city in the Upper Peninsula. Many say Marquette also is exemplary for Michigan as the state tries to figure out its next steps toward economic stability and prosperity, and to stem declines. One “secret weapon” in […]
Damian’s Craft Meats ready to submit finalized site plan
by Marsha Chartrand On Monday, October 14, Damian’s Craft Meats made its initial presentation to Manchester City Planning Commission to obtain approval for its site plan at 789 Hogan Rd (southeast corner of Hogan and Sooten roads). Principals Rosemary Linares and Damian Rivera propose to build a slaughterhouse and USDA-inspected meat-processing facility on the site, […]
Gebauer named Washtenaw 100 Officer of the Year
by Marsha Chartrand “I’m pleased to announce that our own Sergeant Joel Gebauer was awarded as the 2024 Outstanding Law Enforcement Officer of the Year for Washtenaw County last night at the Washtenaw 100 Dinner,” said City Manager Michael Sessions in a communiqué to Manchester City Council and staff on Friday, October 25. Gebauer was […]
St. Thomas Christian Preschool opens for 3 and up
submitted by Elissa Holleran Weidmayer Jesus said, “Let the children come to me; do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of God. Truly, I say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God like a child shall not enter it.” And He took them in His arms and blessed them, […]
Michigan winter may be warm — and wet
by Jenelle D. James (Bridge Michigan) Michiganders wary of bitter cold winters may be in luck this year, because temperatures in parts of the state are expected to be warmer than average. But heavier precipitation could still bring snow. Much of the eastern part of the state, including the Thumb, has a 33%-40% chance of […]
Women run Michigan but remain outnumbered in Lansing. Parity may wait
by Lauren Gibbons (Bridge Michigan) Women candidates in Michigan have made historic gains in recent election cycles, sweeping statewide offices and boosting numbers in the state Legislature. But with the Nov. 5 election fast approaching, advocates say their hopes for a women-majority Legislature may have to wait as they instead seek to hold ground this cycle. “Unless […]
