Michigan clerks’ pleas for help with absentee ballots fall on deaf ears
By Riley Beggin (Bridge) Michigan’s city and county clerks are sweating about the impact an expected influx of absentee ballots may have on the state’s presidential primary and general elections. State voters passed a ballot measure in 2018 allowing absentee voting for any reason, and absentee applications for the March 10 primary are up 60 […]
Driver hurt by concrete chunk. It fell from a bridge Michigan deemed safe.
By Jonathan Oosting (Bridge) LANSING — Warnings about Michigan’s failing infrastructure appeared to come true Wednesday when a chunk of concrete fell from a 54-year-old bridge, crashed through a windshield and struck the driver in the head. The 38-year-old Jackson woman was rushed to a hospital for treatment after the 8 a.m. incident on US-127 […]
No Michigan cases of coronavirus but hundreds are being ‘monitored’
By Robin Erb (Bridge–Michigan Health Watch) Last updated Feb. 19 The new coronavirus hasn’t arrived in Michigan, but the state confirmed Wednesday that it has monitored hundreds of residents or visitors who may have been exposed to the virus. Since Jan. 31, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has referred 334 people to the […]
Good news on the school finance front
It is Kendra Lieb’s second year as Business Manager at Manchester Community Schools and it has been an eventful time for both the district and for Lieb personally. During her tenure the district has seen a very detailed (and somewhat nerve racking) audit, and ended last school year with a higher than anticipated fund balance. […]
Another one for the record books …
It was an exciting night in Vandercook Lake on Wednesday, February 12, as the Manchester Flying Dutchmen varsity basketball team travelled to take a big win over the Jayhawks by a phenomenal score of 98-74. “We almost hit that century mark,” commented head coach Mike Ahrens. “In addition, senior Tyler Horky broke a few more […]
Bethel Church to host annual spaghetti supper Feb. 29
submitted by Mary Sue Moore Saturday, February 29, 2020 is the date for Bethel’s Annual Spaghetti Supper. Spaghetti and Vegetarian Spaghetti, tossed salad, garlic bread and desserts will be served from 5- 6:30 pm. In addition, guests can take their chances at winning one or more of the 60-plus fabulous items offered through a Choice […]
Donations now accepted at Worth Repeating
Submitted by Sharon Curtis, Worth Repeating Volunteer Donations are now being taken at Worth Repeating Wednesday through Saturday from 11 to 5, in preparation for the store opening on March 4th. The new location is at 110 E. Main Street, most recently the location of Steelegrafix. Items must be clean and in good usable condition. […]
WCSO report: January 2020 police activity in Village of Manchester
Provided by the Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office to the Village of Manchester. During the month of January there were 162 calls for service (including traffic stops). Deputies conducted 82 traffic stops during this time with 21 citations issued. Noteworthy events in Manchester Village during the month include: On January 7, deputies went to the 500 […]
Michigan’s cherished Great Lakes, clean waters face threats from all sides
By Joel Kurth, Mike Wilkinson (Bridge Special Report) With 3,288 miles of Great Lakes coastline and 76,439 miles of rivers and streams, Michigan is practically defined by its access to clean, fresh water. Michigan state regulators consider the open waters of the Great Lakes and inland waters in either “excellent” or “good” condition, despite significant trouble spots […]
Wary of water safety, Michigan residents want stronger regulation
By Alexandra Schmidt (Bridge) Concerns about Michigan water quality continue to bubble up in the Great Lakes State. From PFAS to lead, Line 5 to Nestlé, agricultural runoff to Asian carp, Michigan faces a host of expensive questions on how to best manage the state’s lakes, streams and water systems. “Pure Waters: A Citizens Agenda […]
