Colder winter a hopeful sign for this year’s fruit crop, Michigan growers say
by Janelle D. James Dennis Strahle is not a professional farmbut grows apples, pawpaws, apricots, persimmons and several types of cherries and nuts. Strahle, who is president of the Michigan Nut and Fruit Growers Association, said around this time last year, the Cornelian cherries and one of his plum trees were in full bloom. The […]
Unlocking the secrets of Michigan’s ‘superagers,’ who defy golden years
by Robin Erb, Bridge Michigan In brain scans and blood draws at the University of Michigan, researchers are chasing down clues to so-called “superaging” — the ability of some older people to remain as sharp and active as counterparts decades younger. Is the brain of the superager somehow wired differently, allowing them to slow down […]
Hands Off protest held in Manchester
by Marsha Chartrand The skies were cloudy and spitting the last bit of rain at noon on Saturday, but more than 100 people gathered over the next four hours at the corner of M-52 and Main Street. The protest was part of a nation-wide protest to say “hands off,” voicing opposition to the current presidential […]
Update on senior/community center
by Marsha Chartrand Things are moving along for the senior/community center in the lower level of City Hall, located at 912 City Rd, off the Village Room. While there are always delays in construction projects, we can report that progress is still being made. Pat Vailliencourt, City Mayor and Manchester Area Senior Citizens Commission (MASCC) […]
Obituary: John W Bishop, Jr
John Wesley Bishop, Jr., age 78, passed April 10, 2025, at his home while surrounded by his loving family. During the last two days of John’s life, numerous family members and friends were able to show their love by sharing memories. Out-of-state family sent text messages reminiscing about their childhood with John. These messages were […]
Community Bible Church offering new programs
submitted by Corinne Widmayer Community Bible church starts its Beyond Awana program this Wednesday, April 9. Beyond AWANA runs Wednesdays from 5:30pm to 8pm and includes dinner, class, games/crafts, snacks, and worship. It is appropriate for ages 3 to 18. The church is also holding a ladies’ Bible study at the same time as Beyond […]
Two laws in 90 days: Michigan’s new divided Legislature off to slow start
by Jordyn Hermani (Bridge Michigan) Michigan’s newly divided Legislature is so far introducing fewer bills, meeting fewer times and finalizing less legislation than the last time Republicans and Democrats began split control in 2007. All told, the GOP-led House and Democratic-led Senate approved just two bills for Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to sign into law during […]
Mallory McMorrow on Michigan US Senate run: ‘New leaders’ need to fix ‘mess’
by Simon D.Schuster (Bridge Michigan) Michigan Democratic state Sen. Mallory McMorrow became the first high-profile candidate to enter next year’s race to replace retiring US Senator Gary Peters, announcing her campaign Wednesday. “I know there’s a lot of fear and anger and uncertainty about people in power who frankly have no business being there,” McMorrow […]
Yes, allergy season is starting earlier in Michigan
by Janelle D. James (Bridge Michigan) As the weather warms up and the seasons shift, people tend to enjoy outdoor activities they couldn’t partake in during the colder months. However, one thing most people don’t look forward to is seasonal allergies. Not that they have a choice. In some parts of the US, allergy sufferers […]
Weather delays hydrant and water valve work
from the City of Manchester Due to the rain, the hydrant and valve work that was scheduled for Torrey Street and Duncan Street is postponed until Thursday. The plan is to do all hydrant and valve work on Torrey Street and Duncan Street, along with E. Main Street, Wolverine Street, and Vernon Street on Thursday, […]
