Granholm, Whitmer tout pilot training program for electric auto jobs
by Lauren Gibbons (Bridge Michigan) LANSING — Michigan and federal officials unveiled a pilot program to train workers for battery manufacturing jobs Tuesday, touting the potential to “define the future” as the auto industry shifts to electric vehicle manufacturing. At the United Auto Workers Local 652 union hall in Lansing, U.S. Secretary of Energy and […]
Michigan’s first early in-person vote a hit with some Republicans
Tom Perkins for Votebeat (Bridge Michigan) In Michigan’s first statewide test of early in-person voting, and the first presidential primary since Donald Trump and his allies spread conspiracy theories about the 2020 election, trust appeared to be a big factor in how voters decided to cast their ballots, a Votebeat analysis shows. The results show […]
Bridgewater Country Market adds to rural landscape
by Marsha Chartrand Monday, March 18, was the culmination of a 10-year dream for Michelle White and her family. She and her husband, Jeremy, along with their family of four children, have wanted to buy the little store at the corner of Austin and Boettner Roads in “downtown” Bridgewater since shortly after moving to their […]
Sheriff issues “call to action” for continuing Public Safety and Mental Health millage
By Marsha Chartrand In 2020, Washtenaw County voters passed a Public Safety and Mental Health millage that provided much-needed funding for mental health services and also augmented the contract police funding model that is utilized in out-county areas, including a collaboration between the City of Manchester and Lodi Township. Currently, the Washtenaw County Board of […]
WCSO February 2024 police services monthly report
As reported by Lt. Alan Hunt, WCSO During the month of February there were 142 calls for service. During this time, 77 traffic stops were made, resulting in 24 traffic citations. Noteworthy events in Manchester City during the last month include: On February 25, a collaboration deputy responded to the 200 block of South Washington […]
Michigan targets prosperity in plan to boost training and wages for workers
by Paula Gardner (Bridge Michigan) Michigan is rolling out a plan to boost prosperity in the state by aligning initiatives, currently scattered among various state departments, that seek new and higher-paying jobs and better-trained workers. The new Michigan Statewide Workforce Plan is the first time the state has laid out a formal vision to increase its […]
Michigan works to improve pay, as state inches toward universal pre-K
by Hannah Dellinger/Chalkbeat Detroit (for Bridge Michigan) Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s goal to make preschool free and available to all families is a big task. The biggest hurdles for the state to overcome are shortages of qualified staff and too few affordable, quality child care spots for 4-year-olds. To create a universal prekindergarten program, the governor plans to improve pay for early […]
Solar eclipse 2024: What will Michigan see? How to get glasses, other answers
by Janelle D. James (Bridge Michigan) The good news: Excitement is building for the first visible solar eclipse in Michigan since 1954. The bad news: Most of the state doesn’t fall in the path of the April 8 eclipse, with just a slice of Monroe County in southeast Michigan getting the full effect. So many […]
Extra effort is needed to recycle your glass
submitted by Sybil Kolon After the recycling bins were moved behind the township hall, there were complaints about noise from the glass being thrown into the separate glass compartment. To resolve that issue, the township asked the Western Washtenaw Recycling Authority (WWRA) to no longer bring bins with a separate glass compartment. While that noise […]
Worth Repeating celebrates returning more than $100K to community in four years
submitted by Pat Sahakian This month, Worth Repeating celebrates the return of $100,154.96 to the Manchester community from its inception in March 2020 to its fourth anniversary in March 2024. The store invites the community to come celebrate with us on Saturday, March 23, from 10am until 2pm. There will be free cake for all. […]
