Michigan officials mull more access for e-bikes on state trails
by Gabrielle Nelson (Bridge Michigan) Electric bicycle use is expanding, welcoming a new group of riders to the bicyclist community. But under current Michigan state park policies, the bikes are banned from many trails. That could soon change. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has proposed a year-long pilot program that would open 3,000 miles […]
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan won’t cover popular weight-loss drugs
by Janelle D. James (Bridge Michigan) & Sneha Dhandapani (Michigan Health Watch) Weight-loss drugs like Wegovy, Zepbound and Saxenda, which have recently gained popularity, will no longer be covered by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. Starting Aug. 1 the state’s largest health insurer will begin phasing out coverage for large group commercial insurance plans and […]
Local woman’s production will make it to Detroit PBS this winter
by Marsha Chartrand “It’s the best thing I’ve ever done,” says Breeda Miller. You look out the window of her newly inaugurated “she-shed,” dubbed the Cup & Saucer Cottage, and you wonder which “thing” she is talking about. She’s accomplished a lot the last few years and has much she can feel pride in. But […]
AxMITAX — what would it mean for Manchester?
by Marsha Chartrand A current ballot proposal in Michigan called AxMITax is collecting signatures to appear on the ballot in November. This proposal seeks to eliminate — not reform — all real and personal property taxes in Michigan, cutting more than $17 billion in funding for schools, roads, recreation, and public safety across the state. […]
Manchester native awarded Lansing PD’s medal of honor
by Marsha Chartrand You don’t always hear the good-guy stories of cops. Manchester has had two such stories of officers saving lives make the news in recent weeks. (See Local WCSO Collaboration Deputy named POAM officer of the year.) The Mirror was recently notified that locally born and bred William Tervo, son of Susan and Wayne […]
Manchester Women’s Soccer begins state playoff run
article and photos by Scott Somerville The Manchester Girls’ Varsity Soccer Team began their state playoff run this past week with district 58 playoff matches against Lenawee Christian School and Clinton High School. As the district host, the Lady Dutch played both matches in Manchester providing the team with the all-important home field advantage as […]
Property values rise as millage rates decrease for city
submitted by the City of Manchester Administration and Staff At the May 20, 2024, City Council meeting a public hearing and vote on the 2024–2025 budget was held, along with the official levying of mills being approved. The Manchester City Council voted to levy the following millages: General Operating Millage: 9.8416 mills (same as last […]
Manchester student Brooklynn Lyos graduates from Albion College
from Albion College Manchester student Brooklynn Lyos recently graduated from Albion College with a degree in psychology. Lyos further received the honor of magna cum laude. The honor of magna cum laude recognizes a graduate with an overall GPA between 3.75 and 3.89. Lyos is the child of Nicholas Lyos and Stephanie Lyos of Manchester […]
Wind, solar farm law won’t make November ballot in Michigan
by Kelly House (Bridge Michigan) A proposed ballot initiative to repeal Michigan’s new statewide renewable energy permitting law will not make the November ballot. Officials with Citizens for Local Choice have until 5 p.m. on Wednesday to turn in the 356,958 signatures needed to place the measure on this fall’s ballot. But in a statement […]
Michigan leaders gather on Mackinac amid deep divides, economic apathy
by Lauren Gibbons (Bridge Michigan) Organizers of an annual conference that draws many of Michigan’s top business executives and political power players say they aim to tackle deep partisan divides they view as impediments to progress. The 2024 Mackinac Policy Conference kicks off Tuesday and will focus on attracting business and new jobs to Michigan, […]
