Once near extinction, lake trout are officially recovered in Lake Superior
by Kelly House (BridgeMichigan) Seven decades after overfishing and invasive species nearly wiped them off the map, Lake Superior’s lake trout population has finally recovered. That’s the conclusion of a binational group of tribal, US and Canadian species managers, who announced the milestone Wednesday in light of data that shows the self-sustaining population today is […]
At least one person in Michigan sickened by E.coli linked to organic carrots
by Janelle D. James (BridgeMichigan) A national E.coli outbreak linked to organic carrots has reached Michigan. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported Sunday that at least one person in the state has been infected. The outbreak has infected 39 people and hospitalized 15 across 18 states. The CDC also reported one death. Federal officials have […]
Michigan economy in ‘soft patch,’ facing uncertainty under Trump, reports say
by Paula Gardner (BridgeMichigan) Two new reports show Michigan’s economy continues to tread water, making few gains, while also raising hopes it won’t fall further behind under incoming President Donald Trump. Combined, the reports offer both a look at where the state is stagnating and a glimpse of what may be coming in the next couple […]
Lead line project making progress despite pitfalls
by Marsha Chartrand The City of Manchester was able to obtain an earmark in the State of Michigan’s budget that resulted in $300,000 for lead line replacement, thanks to the efforts of State Senator Jeff Irwin. In September, City Council agreed that the replacement of lead water lines would continue, using an outside contractor, Salenbien […]
Public Notice: City of Manchester
CITY OF MANCHESTER PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING December 9, 2024, 7:00 P.M. Notice is hereby given that the Manchester City Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Monday, December 9, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. at the Manchester City Hall, 912 City Rd, Manchester, MI 48158. The purpose of the public hearing is […]
GM layoffs in Michigan an ‘unmistakable sign the auto industry is slowing’
by Paula Gardner (Bridge Magazine) Another round of layoffs from Michigan-based automakers came Friday when General Motors announced cuts to its salaried workforce in Warren. The automaker said it will trim 1,000 global jobs, with the bulk to come from the GM Global Tech Center in Michigan’s third largest city. Some of the jobs also will […]
Has Michigan governor race begun? Duggan spurs speculation. Here’s who might run
by Simon D. Schuster (Bridge Michigan) With the dust barely settled on the 2024 election, Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan announced Wednesday he won’t run for a fourth term in 2025, accelerating speculation about a possible 2026 gubernatorial run. Duggan is just one in a long list of candidates already positioning themselves for potential runs to […]
Give an organ, get a $10,000 Michigan tax credit
by Janelle D. James (Bridge Michigan) Live organ donors in Michigan can get a tax credit of as much as $10,000 starting next year to reimburse them for expenses related to the procedure. The credit is for costs such as child care, transportation and lodging, as well as lost wages. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed House Bill 4361 into […]
Boil water advisory ended
submitted by City of Manchester The City of Manchester has received the testing results back from the lab. All results came back good. All residents may resume drinking the water. The boil water notice has been canceled. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact City Manager Michael Sessions at (734) 428-7877. We apologize […]
Obituary: Patrick K. Walz
Patrick Kirk Walz, 50, from Manchester, Michigan, unexpectedly passed away on Wednesday, November 13, 2024. Patrick’s family and friends will gather from 4 to 8pm with a Rosary at 7:30pm on Monday, November 18, 2024, at Eineder Funeral Homes — Manchester Chapel. Tuesday, November 19, 2024, visitation is to begin at 9am at Eineder Funeral […]
