Lawmakers revisit auto insurance law, seek higher payouts for crash victims
by Lauren Gibbons (Bridge Michigan) Michigan lawmakers this week introduced bills designed to expand medical care for victims of catastrophic car crashes who say their care was compromised by the state’s auto insurance overhaul four years ago. Crash survivors and their health providers have complained that 2019 changes to the state’s no fault insurance system […]
What will a City Charter change?
by Marsha Chartrand As the election approaches on November 7, it is likely that some residents still have lingering questions about the new City Charter and how much things will change — or not — should the majority vote “Yes” for city status. Gathering last week with three of the key players in this quest […]
Fun’d raising at the blacksmith museum (Manchester Historic Craft Project)
submitted by Annette Siffin, MHCP Things are heating up for the Manchester Historic Craft Project. We kicked off the September meeting for the Manchester Area Historical Society members with an introduction to and demonstrations of what we do at the Blacksmith Museum. Some of the members had never been in the building! We were very […]
Equestrian: The relationship between a horse and its rider
submitted by Coach Donna Clark Horses and riders develop close relationships. Not only do riders communicate through verbal language and tone, but body language is read easily by your horse. Having a stressful day? The tension that you hold in your body is felt by your horse, making him or her anxious also. It’s hard […]
Dutch concentrate on a homecoming win, 55–12
by Marsha Chartrand The Flying Dutchmen made a resounding comeback in Friday night’s homecoming game, defeating Leslie 55–12. “After the setback the previous week, I was extremely happy to see how focused our players were during practice the entire week,” said Coach Ben Pack. “This proved to continue on Friday. The first half was the […]
WCSO — August 2023 report of police services in the village
provided by Lt. Alan Hunt to Village of Manchester During the month of August 2023 there were 158 calls for service. During this time, 73 traffic stops were made resulting in 41 citations. Noteworthy events in Manchester Village in August include: On August 5, a Collaboration Deputy responded to the 300 block of Ann Arbor […]
UAW strike 2023 update: Biden coming to Michigan; more workers hit picket lines
by Bridge Michigan Staff President Joe Biden will take the United Auto Workers up on its offer to come to Michigan in an historic show of support for striking workers. The president said he will travel to Michigan on Tuesday. “I’ll go to Michigan to join the picket line and stand in solidarity with the men and […]
Free COVID tests bound for Michigan mailboxes — if you ask
by Robin Erb With COVID cases on the rise and winter months ahead, Michiganders will once again be able to get free COVID tests from the federal government — up to four per household. The Biden administration, which on Wednesday announced the return of free at-home tests, also urged Americans not to toss out the now-nearly-forgotten […]
Dark sky parks: How Michigan is becoming a stargazing state
by Kelsey Lester, Capital News Service (for Bridge Michigan) As the Great Lakes region becomes more aware of dark skies and light pollution, efforts are underway in Michigan to reduce nighttime non-natural lighting. Although Michigan has no state laws in place to reduce light pollution — alongside 30 other states with no such laws — […]
