Preparing Michigan cities, health systems for more ransomware attacks
by Ted Roelofs (Bridge) About an hour before dawn in April 2016, a Lansing utility worker opened an email and clicked on a link. In an instant, that set loose a computer virus that locked out the Lansing Board of Water & Light accounting and e-mail networks and closed customer helpline phones for two weeks. […]
Michigan counselors fighting ban on right to diagnose, give psychotherapy
by Ted Roelofs (Bridge) In a dozen years of counseling in suburban Detroit, Anahid Derbabian has helped clients navigate everything from depression to suicidal thoughts, grief over the loss of a spouse or a job, and a range of marital issues. “My work is extremely important to me – life and death important,” Derbabian said […]
It’s National Walk to School Day on Wednesday
The walk to school group is gaining new walkers (and bike riders) each day. With a five-day per week program, there is a variety of opportunities for kids–and adults–to get healthier by adding more activity to your week! This Wednesday, is a very special milestone day as it is National Walk to School Day. This […]
Besieged Michigan farmers back new trade pact with Canada and Mexico
by Jim Malewitz (Bridge) LANSING — Michigan farmers are calling on Congress to swiftly pass a new trade agreement with Canada and Mexico, saying it could provide partial relief from low prices, a trade war with China and heavy rains that kept crops out of the ground this spring. “It’s huge to our futures in […]
Michigan government won’t shut down, state tells workers
by Jonathan Oosting (Bridge) LANSING — Michigan government will not shut down next week, the budget office and department directors said late Friday in a memo to state employees telling them to plan to report to work as usual Tuesday morning. Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has until the end of Monday to decide the fate of […]
Michigan law limiting ballot drives unconstitutional, court rules
by Riley Beggin (Bridge) Multiple provisions of a lame-duck law that makes it harder for groups to get a citizen initiative on the ballot are unconstitutional, a Court of Claims judge ruled Friday. The law places a 15 percent cap on the number of signatures ballot petitioners can gather in any one of the state’s […]
It’s official–park and trails are complete and open!
With a little pomp and circumstance among all the fun of a Manchester Third Thursday night, the Village of Manchester officially dedicated the River Raisin Park in a brief ceremony that acknowledged the many contributions that organizations and individuals gave to making this long-time local dream a reality. As the last days of summer wound […]
Upgrades due for Manchester Wastewater Treatment Plant
At last Monday’s Manchester Village Council meeting, Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) Supervisor Dan Geyer along with Ted Erickson from village engineers Process Results, presented an overview of the WWTP’s needs over the next 30 or so years. Geyer reviewed the significant capital improvements and maintenance projects made to the WWTP since 2010, at a cost […]
“Porch Concerts” add to Manchester’s music scene
Music is a piece of of art that goes in the ears and straight to the heart.” After being inspired by the Waterhill Porch concerts in Ann Arbor, some Manchester residents thought it would be fun to host a similar event. Bring your own lawn chair or small blanket and spend a beautiful autumn afternoon […]
Council receives updates on city status
The topic of Manchester seeking to possibly become a city, rather than a village, at some point in the future, was again on the Village Council agenda last week. Village Manager Jeff Wallace reported on his meeting with the State Boundary Commission on September 10 and presented an updated “Home Rule City Incorporation Procedure” as […]
