Survey: More than 8 in 10 Michigan teachers are fully vaccinated for COVID
by Ron French (Bridge Michigan) More than eight in 10 Michigan public school educators are fully vaccinated from COVID-19, almost triple the rate of the state’s adults as a whole, according to a survey released last Thursday by the Michigan Education Association, the state’s largest teacher union. The high immunization rate among teachers and other […]
Feds fine former Midland dams owner $15 million over safety violations
by Kelly House (Bridge Michigan) Federal regulators have fined the former owner of the failed Midland area dams $15 million for safety violations tied to the disaster, but it’s unclear whether the agency will ever see a cent. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, which regulates the country’s hydropower-generating dams, announced Thursday it assessed the penalty […]
Local conservation groups collaborate with bike shop to inform the community
Maybe you’ve noticed a table not far from the window in the newly-opened Sharon Valley Bicycle Shoppe at 108 E. Main Street. The bike shop owners, Christina Mersereau and Mike Vedejs, are letting the Grand-Raisin Conservation Community have a table and use of the wall to display literature and posters from its many partners. “There […]
Side Door Kitchen brings a Cajun vibe to Napoleon
A few years back, Manchester’s Chef Chris Sirvinskis decided to close the doors of his popular “Boogie Woogie BBQ” restaurant that he’d owned for 12 years in Pinckney, thinking that he “might want to retire and try a few other things.” “I philandered around,” he says, “and focused on my music again. But I just […]
Acorn Vendor of the Week: Ashdown Acres Family Farm
The Manchester Mirror is running a series of articles to introduce the many vendors at Acorn Farmers’ Market & Café to the community. Each week a different vendor will be featured, to highlight the wide variety of offerings at our local Market, both now and in the future. Watch for this regular feature to learn […]
Worth Repeating holds a silent auction
Submitted by Pat Sahakian Worth Repeating is holding a silent auction from April 7 until May. There are 24 donated items on display in the store window at 110 East Main. Many of these are quilted pieces created by area residents. There is also a selection of vintage items, classic Coach purses and framed art. […]
Stories of Wil: Girl Time
submitted by Christie Taylor 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 […]
Public Notice: Bridgewater Township
BRIDGEWATER TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING SYNOPSIS 1-Apr-21 The regular monthly meeting of the Bridgewater Township Board of Trustees was called to order by Supervisor Fromhart at 7:02 pm. All board members were present (quorum) with 2 citizens in attendance. No citizen participation. Board approved the 4-Mar-21 meeting minutes as amended. Board approved the agenda […]
Rapids return means fish returns
by Taylor Haelterman, Great Lakes Echo (Bridge Magazine) The St. Marys River lost over half of its rapids in the last century, mostly due to artificial structures used for navigation. Restoring one of the rapids is helping diverse fish species recover in the river that connects lakes Superior and Huron, according to a recent study. Varied […]
No new restrictions, but Michigan needs help amid COVID surge, Whitmer says
By Mike Wilkinson, Jonathan Oosting, Paula Gardner (Bridge Michigan) As Michigan is battered by a worst-in-the-nation surge in COVID-19 cases, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer resisted calls to add new restrictions on Friday, but pleaded with residents to be more vigilant and voluntarily limit activities. Whitmer asked school officials to move high school classes online, for youth […]
