Michigan unemployment agency seeks bids to replace troubled computer system
By Paula Gardner (Bridge Michigan) Michigan this month initiated the bidding process to replace its long-troubled computer system in the state’s Unemployment Insurance Agency, planning to spend at least $45 million on a new “customer-centered” approach that should be finalized by fall. The state outlined requirements that it wants to see in the replacement system on […]
Central Michigan University blames ‘complacency’ for enrollment dive
by Isabel Lohman, Mike Wilkinson (Bridge Michigan) Blaming more than a decade of sagging enrollment on administrative complacency, Central Michigan University is aggressively ratcheting up marketing efforts to woo more students for the fall. In an email to faculty and staff last week that comes after CMU announced plans to temporarily close three dormitories in mid-March, Jennifer […]
Two Michigan educators work to keep new teachers in classrooms after COVID
By Isabel Lohman (Bridge Michigan) Michigan teachers Anthony Barnes and Brittney Tylenda want young teachers to stay and grow in their profession. Barnes, who is in his seventh year, teaches special education at Hillside Middle School in Kalamazoo. Tylenda, in her sixth year, teaches third grade in Manor Elementary at Monroe Public Schools. Along with […]
Obituary: Douglas Edward Bowers
Douglas Edward Bowers, 58, of Saline, Michigan passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 31, 2022 at the University of Michigan Hospital, with his family by his side. Doug was born July 8, 1963 to the late Laurence and Verna (Kothe) Bowers. On March 31, 2007 he married Sandra Kay (Ford) Bowers. In addition to his […]
Varsity girls’ soccer kicks off 2022 season
Submitted by Scott Somerville The Manchester Lady Dutch Varsity Soccer Team kicked off the 2022 season with their first match on March 25 vs. the Monroe St. Mary Catholic Central Kestrels. On a cold spring evening, the visiting Kestrels looked to avenge last year’s divisional semi-final playoff loss to the Lady Dutch. During the first […]
DeRossett earns “Top Producer” award for 2021
For 48 years, Gene DeRossett has worked hard at what he knows best — marketing real estate and building relationships. This “delicate balance” of skills has landed him in the top 10 percent of more than 1.6 million Realtors in the nation, and special recognition from his peers at Real Estate One, Michigan’s largest Real […]
Mrs. Kelly’s Journey brings her to Manchester
Breeda Miller is just “a little bit” excited. She’s not resting on her laurels after getting rave reviews of her world premiere of “Mrs. Kelly’s Journey Home” last fall in Ann Arbor. In fact, she’s busy working on finding new ways to share the word about her one-woman show and spread the joy she has […]
Meet the Vendor at Acorn Farmers’ Market & Café
On Saturday, April 2, from 10 am to 1 pm, Acorn Farmers’ Market & Café will host their first in a series of Meet the Farmer events with Meet the Vendor: Herbal Hints. Come meet these charming small business owners and learn more about these amazing, healthy, herbal products and how you can best use […]
Freedom, Lodi, Saline, and Bridgewater experience power outages March 23
A power outage of undetermined origin kept homes and businesses in the Freedom, Scio, Lodi, Lima and Bridgewater Township areas without electricity for most of the day last Wednesday. Crews were on the scene resolving a “suspected equipment issue” and worked as quickly and safely as possible to restore the service. DTE Energy crews brought […]
Spring activities in full bloom at Acorn
Submitted by Acorn Farmers’ Market & Café Not only does Acorn Farmers’ Market & Café provide local communities with a lovely variety of local foods from farmers, chefs, and bakers as well as crafts and other goods from local artisans, it also reaches out to provide events to enrich the health and friendship of community. All […]
