A deal to fix Michigan’s roads looks to roll into summer, at least
By Lindsay VanHulle (Bridge) The debate over how to pay to fix Michigan’s crumbling roads likely will stretch into summer. That’s when Republican lawmakers in the Senate say they anticipate being ready to publicly share their alternative to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s plan to raise gas taxes by 45 cents per gallon to raise the extra $2.5 […]
How high is too high to drive? That’s up to police in Michigan
By Riley Beggin (Bridge) How high is too high to drive? Now that marijuana is legal in Michigan, it’s a big question. But nobody knows for sure, claims a Michigan state commission that recently recommended that lawmakers not set a marijuana threshold to define drugged driving, akin to the .08 blood alcohol content threshold for drunk driving. […]
As measles outbreak spreads, Michigan anti-vaccine group hits Lansing
By Ted Roelofs (Bridge) Even as Michigan health officials urge vaccinations amid a measles outbreak that now counts 39 cases, residents opposed to mandatory vaccines converged on Lansing Thursday to deliver a message of their own to lawmakers. “Don’t take away our choice,” said Suzanne Waltman, president of Michigan for Vaccine Choice, a Troy-based nonprofit group that […]
Jocelyn Benson plans overhaul of Michigan Secretary of State offices
By Riley Beggin (Bridge) Next time you go to renew your driver’s license, there may be a smiling face there to greet you. You might then step up to a sleek self-service station to quickly process your paperwork. And if you have problems, you could bank on there being a local staff member; perhaps even […]
Acorn Farmers’ Market and Café: A fresh food marketplace to open in Manchester
By Megan DeLeeuw (on behalf of the Acorn Development Team) When Manchester Market closed earlier this year, our town was left without convenient access to groceries and other staples, meaning that people would have to travel nearly 10 minutes one way to get groceries. Several local groups set to work coming up with solutions to […]
Changes at the Art Kettle
Riverfolk Music and Arts Organization announced this weekend that effective April 10th, 2019, the Art Kettle and Riverfolk Music and Arts Organization are restructuring their working arrangement to better meet their respective goals. Riverfolk explained in a press release that “the Art Kettle is expanding to collaborate with a variety of arts communities and spaces […]
Shop sets ribbon cutting ceremony for Saturday
Chippy Barn Mercantile, located within the Shoppes of Alber Mill, will be celebrating its 6 month anniversary in Manchester with an open house and ribbon cutting this Saturday! It was the new Third Thursday vendor shows last summer that attracted sisters Jami Ryan and Kerry Vellieux to Manchester, but it was the old mill that […]
Sharon U.M. Church to “celebrate women” at high tea
Locally loved and nationally-renowned speaker and author, Breeda Miller, will be the featured presenter at a special day “in celebration of women” at Sharon United Methodist Church on Saturday, May 18. The 3 pm “high tea” will feature–of course–tea, along with light afternoon refreshments. Advance tickets are available now, so you can put this date […]
MYWAY wrestlers bring home state successes!
The Manchester Wrestling Club sent 16 qualifiers to the MYWAY State Tournament on March 29-31, and seven medalists brought home state honors. Qualifiers included Piper Fry, Danny Steinman, Carter Steinman, Caleb Benedict, CJ Porter, Vince Budd, Vince Klapperich, Jacob Gautz, Kameron Mahoney, Gunner Carson, Adam Grebe, Dom Kelley, Zachary Jarels, Marcus Grebe, Ben Gautz, and […]
Free class at CBD NOW
Terri Stewart, owner of CBD NOW in the Mill, is planning two separate CBD 101 classes for this week. The events will be held Wednesday, April 10 at 2pm and 6:30pm. Curious to know what CBD is, or how it works, and if it’s the same thing as marijuana? You will find answers to all of those questions and more […]
