Michigan population panel files recommendations. Now the hard work begins
by Ron French & Mike Wilkinson (Bridge Michigan) It took six months for a bipartisan commission formed by Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to complete a report with recommendations on how to reverse Michigan’s tepid population trends. It took less than two hours after that 85-page report was released Thursday for the recommendations to be slammed […]
Dog virus has Michigan vets urging travel caution at holidays
by Kelsey Lester (Capital News Service, for Bridge Michigan) With holiday travel approaching, the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development is urging dog owners to be aware of a “mystery illness” that is sweeping the nation. The illness affects dogs’ respiratory systems, causing an unusual increase in coughing, sneezing, loss of appetite, eye and nasal […]
How school of choice affects Manchester and other small districts
by Marsha Chartrand, with resources from Bridge Michigan Schools of choice are not going away — and education experts say that policymakers need to make it easier for districts to cope with choice now that 1 in 4 state pupils attends a district outside their own. Adding to these concerns is the fact that the […]
From Russia, Paul Whelan still awaits justice
by Marsha Chartrand On December 8, Elizabeth Whelan, Organizer of the Whelan Family’s “Free Paul Whelan” GoFundMe page, wrote a touching update on the situation that her brother is currently facing in Russia, ending with a dictated quote from Paul that is a harshly critical departure from his usual gracious tone. It is evident from […]
Senior citizens luncheon another grand success
by Marsha Chartrand Another successful senior citizens luncheon was served at Riverside Intermediate School on Wednesday, December 6, along with stellar entertainment provided by the Riverside student body. This long-standing tradition started at Klager Elementary School in the late 1970s and originated as a way to share the holiday spirit with grandparents and elder friends […]
Manchester seniors to get a permanent home
submitted by MASCC The Manchester Area Senior Citizens Council held high hopes for the “old Ackerson School” last spring when they rented the former kindergarten room. “It has been a wonderful home for us with lots of great memories and unbelievable community support,” said Pat Vaillencourt. Several weeks ago, however, the building was listed for […]
Sign up for a Christmas crafting party
submitted by Pat Sahakian Join us at Worth Repeating for a Christmas Crafting Party on Wednesday, December 20, at 4pm here at the store, 110 E Main St. We will be making the Clothespin Angel (pictured above). Class is limited to eight participants who must be 9 years or older. The cost is $5 and […]
Obituary: William E. Richardson
William E. Richardson, aged 76, passed away peacefully at his home in Colorado Springs, Colo., on December 2, 2023, surrounded by his family. Born to William Murray Richardson and Dealoris Emily (Steele) Richardson on June 25, 1947, in Tecumseh, Mich., William “Bill” was a loving, dedicated husband, a loving father, and a proud grandfather and […]
More Michiganders relying on food banks during the holiday season
by Janelle D. James So many Michigan families are struggling during the holidays this year that some charities say the people they serve will have to get by with less. “We’re not going to have the same luxury that we had in past years,” said Chad Audi, president and CEO of Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries, […]
Michigan spreads word on free college. But are residents listening?
by Isabel Lohman (Bridge Magazine) College attainment rates are increasing in the Detroit region, but many are still unaware of state and federal programs that can lower the cost of tuition, according to a new education report. Those are among the “good news, bad news” findings from the Detroit Regional Chamber’s 2023 State of Education and […]
