Michigan probes Consumers Energy over broken meters, inflated bill claims
by Janelle D. James (Bridge Michigan) Michigan regulators are investigating Consumers Energy Co. for broken meters, potential over-billing and delayed services. The electric company has been under scrutiny for months because of power outages and rate increases. In February, more than 700,000 customers of Consumers and DTE Energy, a separate company, lost their power, some for more than […]
Michigan to launch major teacher recruitment and training effort in fall
by Isabel Lohman (Bridge Michigan) Michigan is betting big on a new effort to help people become teachers by covering learning expenses and providing mentorship from experienced teachers. Talent Together, a state-funded group of 48 intermediate school districts, is working with nine university teacher preparation programs to train more people to become certified teachers in Michigan, […]
Whitmer population council adds youth, lowers average age of members to 52
by Jonathan Oosting (Bridge Michigan) Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s new council tasked with growing the state’s population got a little younger and more bipartisan on Thursday as she announced new appointments for the group’s first major meeting. Whitmer added three state lawmakers as voting members on the Growing Michigan Together Council, including 23-year-old Democratic Rep. Alabas […]
New sights and scenes at the Chicken Broil in 2023
by Marsha Chartrand Even after 70 years, there can always be something new at the Manchester Chicken Broil. And in its 70th year, some new partnerships are developing, new activities are in store for the kids, and new Chicken Broil merchandise will be available on the field only the day of the Broil! Don’t miss […]
Local golfer Andrew Tindall heads to next round of competition
by Marsha Chartrand Andrew Tindall of Chelsea, son of Michael and Sally Tindall of Manchester and an MHS graduate, competed in the U.S. Amateur Tournament at Radrick Farms in Ann Arbor on June 28, winning the tournament in two rounds. Tindall’s first round was a five-under par 66 and his second round ended at par […]
Get ready for the Manchester Community Garage Sale!
by Marsha Chartrand Coming soon to a garage near you … the Manchester Community Garage Sales! Scheduled for the weekend of July 28 and 29, the village and outlying townships will have garage sales galore. Based upon community feedback and participant recommendations, the planning team has changed the times of the garage sales to 9am–5pm, […]
Photos: Men’s Club fireworks display another great show
photos by Marsha Chartrand It was another great year for the Manchester Men’s Club fireworks display. July 3 dawned hazy and threatened rain, but as the day went on the weather cleared and it was evident “the show would go on.” The dedicated volunteers included many from this year’s new primary sponsor, American 1 Credit […]
FDA grants full approval for Alzheimer's drug. New hope, but not without risks
by Riley Hodder (Bridge Michigan) The Food and Drug Administration granted traditional approval for a new drug, Leqembi, made to treat Alzheimer's patients Thursday. The drug helps reduce the amount of amyloid plaques in the brain, one of the physical symptoms of the disease, and slow down the rate of decline, albeit modestly. Alzheimer’s is […]
Great Lakes drownings on rise. Here’s how to protect yourself at the beach
by Riley Hodder A dip in Lake Michigan turned fatal for an Ohio man last Wednesday, with the 23-year-old becoming the 12th person to drown in Lake Michigan this year, and the 33rd in the Great Lakes. That’s down from last year, when there were 53 drownings in the Great Lakes by the Fourth of July. […]
Michigan to require most prison staff to wear body cameras
by Yue Stella Yu (Bridge Michigan) LANSING — Jonathan Lancaster had big plans for his release from prison: Get remarried, meet his grandchild for the first time and move to Florida, his sister Danielle Dunn recalled. “He was very much looking forward to coming home,” Dunn, 47, told Bridge Michigan. But Lancaster never did. In […]
