As Michigan battle rages on Line 5, Enbridge quietly buys land for tunnel
By Ted Roelofs (Bridge) WAWATAM TOWNSHIP—As court battles persist over Enbridge Energy Inc.’s plan to build an underground tunnel for its Line 5 oil pipeline, Enbridge is quietly shelling out millions for modest properties on the south shore of the Straits of Mackinac. According to local property records, an Enbridge subsidiary has scooped up 16 residential […]
Growth of nontraditional school programs costs Michigan $260M, study finds
by Mike Wilkinson (Bridge) Declining enrollment in Michigan schools has led traditional districts and charters to create programs to offset the loss of students and funding, according to a report by the nonprofit Citizens Research Council of Michigan. The programs include offering two years of kindergarten, placing teachers in private schools, and creating online academies […]
Notice: Manchester Township Board of Appeals
NOTICE MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP BOARD OF APPEALS Please take notice that the Manchester Township Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing March 26, 2020 to discuss the application of Nancy Flint for a Variance from provisions of the Manchester Township Zoning Ordinance to her property. Property. I.D. Num. P- 16-03-477-004. Property is located 675 Wald […]
Village’s Ford Dam still in “fair” condition, says EGLE
The “Ford Manchester Dam” located on the River Raisin at the site of the village hall, 912 City Road, has been rated by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) as in “fair condition overall,” according to a report from the Hydrologic Studies and Dam Safety Unit of EGLE. The most recent […]
Alumni Profile: Judy Maassen DeJong (The Netherlands)
Submitted by Paul Heinrich for Manchester High School Alumni Association It’s hard to believe that another year has passed so quickly; the Manchester Alumni Association is getting ready to host the 143rd Alumni Banquet honoring those who will graduate in June and all of those who preceded them. As always, the Association would like to […]
Already voted and your candidate drops out? There’s an option
(Thanks to Bridge Michigan for the information in this article) Can I change my vote if I’ve already voted absentee and change my mind or my candidate drops out? Yes, under certain conditions, you can! Send a written, signed request to your local clerk and ask them to “spoil” your ballot and send you a […]
Michigan schools scramble to plan for a potential coronavirus outbreak
By Ron French & Robin Erb (Bridge) Michigan schools are scrambling to build plans for what to do if a student or community member is diagnosed with the potentially deadly new coronavirus. School districts around the state are meeting with county health departments and preparing protocols that address everything from potential school closures to continuing […]
Michigan group rushes to get graduated income tax on 2020 ballot
By Jonathan Oosting (Bridge) LANSING — A new group led by Democratic activists wants voters in November to decide whether Michigan should switch to a graduated income tax, a measure that would likely face opposition from conservatives and business groups. The proposal from Fair Tax Michigan would amend the state constitution and direct officials to replace the […]
