Letter to the Editor: Manchester, you’re appreciated
November 1, 2020 To the Editor: The Manchester Knights of Columbus would like to thank the residents of Manchester and the surrounding community for their generous support of our Annual MI (mentally impaired) Drive! Better known as our annual “Tootsie Roll” Drive, it was our 46th year of helping children and adults with intellectual and […]
Notice to Creditors: Estate of Ray E. Wurster
To All Creditors: The Settlor, Ray E. Wurster, born on August 23, 1946, lived at Sharon Hollow, died on September 15, 2020. There is no Personal Representative of the Settlor’s estate to whom Letter of Administration have been issued. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against Ray E. Wurster personally, will forever […]
Michigan restaurants must track customers under new COVID rules
By Jonathan Oosting, Mike Wilkinson, Paula Gardner (Bridge) LANSING — With coronavirus cases surging and colder weather beginning to curb outdoor options, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services on Thursday announced aggressive new rules to try to slow the spread of the virus at indoor social gatherings. Calling it a “very dangerous time” […]
Appeals court sides with gun advocates in ban on firearms at Michigan polls
By Riley Beggin, Jonathan Oosting (Bridge) Michigan still can’t ban guns at polling places on Election Day, the state Court of Appeals effectively ruled Thursday. The court denied an appeal from Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson and Attorney General Dana Nessel asking them to reconsider a Court of Claims ruling in favor of a guns rights group […]
Michigan revamps K-12 schools website to make comparisons easier
By Mike Wilkinson (Bridge) Michigan parents and educators wanting to learn more about the state’s K-12 schools, from test scores to enrollment trends, have a revamped online data tool. Michigan’s Center for Educational Performance and Information has updated its web portal for the first time since 2011. The site allows for easier comparison of schools — both […]
Downtown merchants open late for holiday shoppers, starting Nov. 5
Things are different in retail this year. But as the holidays approach, Manchester’s downtown merchants are eager to encourage residents (and those from other towns as well!) to shop locally this Christmas season. For three Thursdays in November (November 5, 12, and 19) and three more Thursdays in December (December 3, 10, and 17), downtown […]
Stories of Wil: The science of Galileo and Prince Wil
Submitted by Christie Taylor Wil is a 13-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 […]
Months after COVID, 1 in 4 Michiganders studied have yet to recover
By Robin Erb (Bridge) Months after being infected by COVID-19, 1 in 4 Michiganders surveyed reported they had not fully recovered. Rather, COVID survivors report facing lingering illness, heightened anxiety, and economic uncertainty, according to a joint study led by the University of Michigan and made public Wednesday. “We knew that the pandemic has caused a lot […]
Mail delivery delays up in southeast Michigan in weeks before election
By Riley Beggin (Bridge) Mail delays have increased in southeast Michigan for the weeks ahead of the Nov. 3 election, a congressional investigation spearheaded by Michigan Sen. Gary Peters concluded in a report published Tuesday. About 70 percent of mail was delivered on time (within five days) in the Detroit region the week of Oct. 3, […]
Coronavirus sidelines veteran poll workers, adding to Michigan election stress
By Madeline Halpert (Bridge) This article is made possible through Votebeat, a nonpartisan reporting project covering local election integrity and voting access. This article is available for reprint under the terms of our republishing policy. At 17, Tori Johnson is too young to vote, but the high school senior from Romeo in northern Macomb County still […]
