Michigan restaurants still likely to struggle after reopening amid COVID
By Paula Gardner (Bridge Michigan) Travelers to Ohio haven’t had far to go if they want to eat inside a restaurant while dining rooms were closed in Michigan. About three-fourths of a mile along US-23 separates the Wolverine State from Italian fare at Ciao! In Sylvania, located “literally right over the border at the first exit,” said […]
Michigan getting better at vaccine distribution. It’s still not good enough.
By Mike Wilkinson, Robin Erb (Bridge Michigan) After a slow start, Michigan has ramped up its coronavirus vaccinations and now is one of the better states at getting shots into arms. Michigan now ranks 20th in the rate at which it is vaccinating its residents, up from 45th just weeks ago. But despite the improvement, […]
Michigan Dominican Sisters find ‘grace to carry forth’ as 9 die of COVID
By Robin Erb (Bridge Michigan) The 130-acre, red-brick campus of the Adrian Dominican Sisters remained COVID-free through most of 2020. But in the end, the coronavirus that arrived Christmas week would kill with swift efficiency. In all, nine sisters — among them, local teachers and educators — have died so far in January after contracting […]
Manchester ahead of schedule on lead-pipe replacement program
Last week the Mirror published a report from Bridge Magazine about how the state is requiring municipal water systems to replace lead and galvanized water lines. “As utilities across the state launch into a massive lead line replacement effort that is expected to be paid for largely by ratepayers, they are navigating a host of challenges — […]
Consortium provides expanded opportunities for high school students
The South and West Washtenaw Consortium serves six local school districts, including Manchester, Chelsea, Dexter, Lincoln, Milan, and Saline. While most of the programs are located at Saline High School, all programs are accessible to all six districts. (Robotics are located at Chelsea High School, and Graph-X in Dexter.) Courses available include Accounting; Advanced Photography; […]
Acorn update to the community on the new store
Excitement abounds as equipment is delivered for Acorn Farmers’ Market & Café. Architect Curt Titus and friend Tim Rehard pose among many of the new store’s fixtures. The store is scheduled to open at its new location in March. Submitted by Kenny Frost, Acorn Farmers’ Market & Café We at Acorn Market continue to be […]
I ❤️ Downtown Manchester
Submitted by Pat Sahakian, Worth Repeating The I ❤️ Downtown Manchester Campaign comes to town on February 10. It will give one lucky shopper a $200 gift certificate that can be used in participating downtown Manchester shops during the month of March 2021. Participants can pick up an I ❤️ Downtown Manchester passport in any […]
Stories of Wil: Something Good
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 […]
A Michigan prosecutor says no thanks to cash bail. Will others follow?
By Ted Roelofs (Bridge) On any given day in jails across Michigan, thousands of inmates sit behind bars as they await a criminal trial for a simple reason: They didn’t have the money to post bail. Many are in for a variety of non-violent crimes, ranging from traffic offenses to theft to possession of drugs. […]
Obituary: Thomas Kladzyk
Thomas “Tom” Duncan Kladzyk passed away in his home in Manchester, Michigan on January 21, 2021, lovingly encircled by family and friends. With a beaming smile and welcoming personality, Tom had a big life that was full of love and warmth. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, son, uncle, and friend, he delighted in the […]
