Unions win as Whitmer restores Michigan prevailing wage
by Jonathan Oosting (Bridge) LANSING — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced Thursday that Michigan will again require contractors to pay union-level wages and benefits to workers on state-funded construction projects. In doing so, the first-term Democrat infuriated Republicans, who repealed a statewide “prevailing wage” mandate in 2018 and contend the policy inflates the cost of taxpayer-funded projects by […]
Market making plans to sell carry out beer & wine
The Manchester Market, which is a combination of several businesses, including the Acorn Farmers’ Market & Café, Grand River Bakery, Grand River Butchery, Super Perky Pantry, Musgrove & Co. Coffee, and Iorio’s Gelato, opened on September 20 to great jubilation in the Manchester community. Visitors to the market have probably noticed a large section of […]
Manchester’s Andrew Tindall assists in GAM Senior/Mid-Am Team finals
Saline’s Mike Ignasiak has long played in the Golf Association of Michigan (GAM) Senior/Mid-Am Team Championship with Bill Zylstra of Dearborn. When Zylstra opted out this year, Ignasiak, 55, took on the Senior role and called on Andrew Tindall, 32 as his partner. Tindall is a Manchester native currently living in Chelsea. Ignasiak earned his […]
Dutchmen continue improvement in a tough schedule
Friday night, the varsity Flying Dutchmen fell to the state-ranked Michigan Center Cardinals in what Coach Ben Pack called “defensively, our best showing of the year.” “I am very proud of how our players have fought through a very difficult schedule and continue to improve weekly,” Pack said. “Our performance on Friday versus Michigan Center, […]
2021 CROP Walk was a success in Manchester
Nearly 30 neighbors and friends, plus half a dozen friendly dogs, walked around Manchester to support the cause of reducing hunger right here in Manchester and around the world by walking between one and three miles around downtown on the afternoon of October 3. The event started at the Manchester United Methodist Church, 501 Ann […]
Basketball coaches’ clinic set for Oct. 9
Manchester High School Varsity basketball coach Zach Neal announces an opportunity for coaches at all levels (and from all districts) to participate in a clinic on Oct. 9 to improve their coaching skills and support a good cause. The clinic will be hosted by Manchester High School, 20500 Dutch Drive. The PKD Foundation is a […]
Stories of Wil: Growing together
Wil is a 14-year-old boy with Down syndrome. He is the little brother, by 20 months, to twin sisters, Katherine and Elizabeth. Wil’s mom, Christie, knew very little about Down syndrome when Wil was diagnosed shortly after his birth. It didn’t take long for Christie to realize how enriching life with Down syndrome is. Embracing […]
Letter to the Editor: Here’s what I know
September 28, 2021 I would like someone to explain Constitutional law to me. I am not an expert. I have never studied law. If you want legal advice, I’m not a good resource. I have studied medicine. It is astounding to me that many people suddenly have so much expertise in Constitutional law and in […]
Science says school masks work. Public opinion is another issue in Michigan
By Mike Wilkinson (Bridge Michigan) The science is clear: Masks in schools can prevent the spread of COVID-19, but Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has steadfastly resisted growing calls for a statewide mandate. That’s partly because of several other factors — the uneven spread of the virus among Michigan’s two peninsulas, divided public opinion and the belief that local […]
Michigan budget boosts ambulance services slowed by worker shortage
By Ted Roelofs (Bridge Michigan) After years grappling with a shortage of emergency response workers, leaders in the Michigan ambulance industry are applauding a $12.9 million state funding increase they say should help close that gap. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Wednesday signed Michigan’s $70 billion budget, which includes the extra revenue for emergency services, which will […]
