Yes, mosquitoes are worse in Michigan this summer. And it ain’t over
By Sophia Kalakailo (Bridge Michigan) You’re not imagining it — mosquitoes are bad right now. Rainfall preceded by drought-like conditions in April resulted in mosquitoes swarming the state this summer. The mosquitoes this year were even too much for Michigan State University’s mosquito expert to walk his dog in the daytime. MSU entomology professor Edward […]
Michigan vaccine lottery has first winners. But inoculation rates still flat.
By Jonathan Oosting, Makayla Coffee (Bridge Michigan) LANSING — A New Baltimore nurse, a Southfield resident, a Detroiter tired of wearing a face mask and a retired GM factory worker from Wyoming are the first four Michiganders to win money for getting a COVID-19 vaccine. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced initial $50,000 prize winners on Wednesday […]
Latest effort to reform Michigan’s mental-health system finds critics
By Robin Erb, Sergio Martínez-Beltrán (Bridge Michigan) SOUTHFIELD—Whatever their politics, whatever their role — parent or provider, lobbyist or lawmaker — on this they agree: Michigan’s complex mental health system needs fixing, fast. But two legislative proposals meant to transform the system are facing pushback from families and mental-health advocates. “It’s upside-down,” said Fred Cummins, […]
DDA announces grand opening of Social District
Submitted by C. Mersereau, Manchester DDA The Manchester Downtown Development Authority and the Village of Manchester are excited to announce the Grand Opening of Manchester’s new “Social District Commons Area,” which will commence on Saturday, July 17, during the Chicken Broil. The Social District is a community-building event that will be held every Thursday, Friday, […]
Running group seeking new members for its “crew”
A new local running group called the “Manchester Area Running Crew” has been meeting weekly since mid-winter and wants to get the word out to the community that the crew would love to have more joining their ranks. The Manchester Area Running Crew (MARC) was started by a small group of local residents, spearheaded by […]
Whitmer signs historic K-12 education spending bill that will help Manchester Community Schools
By Julia Forrest The federal funding coming from the COVID-19 relief will increase per-pupil funding by 7%, or $8,700, per student in most school districts across Michigan. The funds will ensure equal-based funding and close school funding gaps, a goal the state legislature has been working to achieve since 1994. The COVID-19 relief funding will […]
Pistol Prodigies perform well in regional competition; head to nationals
submitted by Scott & Lisa Poet, Pistol Prodigies advisers The Pistol Prodigies competed in the Michigan Scholastic Action Shooting Program (SASP) State Match in Sturgis, Michigan on Saturday June 26. The team, represented by 17 athletes, were among more than 220 student athletes from three different states—including Michigan, Ohio, and Wisconsin. Team competition is action […]
Men’s Club fireworks another success in 2021
There may be “a little rust to shake off” after taking a year off from the big event, said Men’s Club President Andy Mahony, but overall the club is celebrating another successful year and looking forward to its 40th anniversary in 2022. “I am really proud of the club and its members,” Mahony said. “It […]
St. Mary’s Ice Cream Social, next Thursday
Submitted by St. Mary Roman Catholic Church St. Mary’s Parish is pleased to announce the return of its annual Ice Cream Social on Thursday, July 22, from 4:30 to 7:30 pm. This event will be held in front of the church on the north side of Wurster Park, 210 West Main Street. We are celebrating […]
Creatures, dinosaurs, and fairies featured in July library summer programs
Submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library July is an exciting month for programs at the Manchester District Library, with outdoor and virtual activities for all ages. Storytime with Miss Stacia (for ages 2-7) are held on Tuesdays at 11 am through August 24. Storytime is LIVE this summer! Meet Miss Stacia at the Chi […]
