Political parties, not voters, to pick key Michigan candidates
Editor’s note: This story was originally published by Bridge Michigan (bridgemi.com), a nonprofit and nonpartisan news organization. To get regular coverage from Bridge Michigan, sign up for a free Bridge Michigan newsletter here.” by Jordyn Hermani, (Bridge Michigan) Michigan’s next Republican and Democratic nominees for secretary of state and attorney general will soon be decided — without any […]
Q&A: Tariff uncertainty far from over for Michigan businesses
Editor’s note: This story was originally published by Bridge Michigan (bridgemi.com), a nonprofit and nonpartisan news organization. To get regular coverage from Bridge Michigan, sign up for a free Bridge Michigan newsletter here.” by Lauren Gibbons (Bridge Michigan) As the Trump administration reassesses tariffs struck down by the US Supreme Court and prepares a key review of a trade agreement […]
Bike, pedestrian path to be toll-free on Gordie Howe International Bridge
Editor’s note: This story was originally published by Bridge Michigan (bridgemi.com), a nonprofit and nonpartisan news organization. To get regular coverage from Bridge Michigan, sign up for a free Bridge Michigan newsletter here.” by Janelle D. James (Bridge Michigan) People walking or biking across the soon-to-open Gordie Howe International Bridge will be able to cross the border at no cost, […]
WCSO activity in the City of Manchester for February 2026
compiled by Marsha Chartrand The Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) provided the following information to the Manchester City Council at its March 16 meeting regarding police services under the collaboration between the city and Lodi Township. During the month of February 2026, there were 130 calls for service, a 20% increase over 2025. There were […]
Michigan prison art program helps inmates find voice — and hope
Editor’s note: This story was originally published by Bridge Michigan (bridgemi.com), a nonprofit and nonpartisan news organization. To get regular coverage from Bridge Michigan, sign up for a free Bridge Michigan newsletter here.” by Janelle D. James, Bridge Michigan ANN ARBOR — At first glance, the small colored drawing by Kushawn Miles El reads like a comic strip. […]
A law meant to clean Michigan’s air now costs the state billions with little oversight
Editor’s note: This story was originally published by Bridge Michigan (bridgemi.com), a nonprofit and nonpartisan news organization. To get regular coverage from Bridge Michigan, sign up for a free Bridge Michigan newsletter here.” by Jena Brooker (Bridge Michigan Environment Watch) Over the last decade, Michigan municipalities have given more than a billion dollars in local tax breaks to […]
Senate mulls giving Michigan’s same-sex marriage ban the boot
Editor’s note: This story was originally published by Bridge Michigan (bridgemi.com), a nonprofit and nonpartisan news organization. To get regular coverage from Bridge Michigan, sign up for a free Bridge Michigan newsletter here.” by Jordyn Hermani (Bridge Michigan) Senate Democrats are pushing to repeal Michigan’s same-sex marriage ban, which remains on the books despite a 2015 US Supreme […]
Klager’s carnival another success for PTO
submitted by Melissa Yekulis, Luther C. Klager Elementary School The second annual carnival event at Luther C. Klager Elementary School was another huge success. This year’s Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO)–sponsored event brought more than 300 guests through the doors to play games and win prizes together as a community. This year’s special features included the popular […]
New location for Bethel Memory Café
submitted by Della Smith Bethel Memory Café is thrilled to announce their new meeting location: the Manchester Senior Center at 912 City Rd! (Entrance is off rear parking lot.) Starting March 25, every fourth Wednesday of the month through October 2026, from 1 to 3 pm, Bethel Church UCC will provide a Memory Café event […]
Manchester Township discusses fire equipment, makes appointments for board vacancies
by Sybil Kolon All board members were present at the March 10 board meeting except John Seefeld and Kim Thompson. Also present were fire chief Mike Kouba, planning commissioners Jim Carpenter and Carl Werner, and a few members of the public. Kouba provided the monthly report for February. There were 46 calls for service. There […]
