Michigan OKs landmark regulations that push up-front costs to data centers
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 (https://bit.ly/BridgeMichiganNewsletter).” by Kelly House, Bridge Michigan LANSING — Michigan regulators on Thursday adopted landmark standards for the booming data center industry with a plan they say tries […]
Five reasons health insurance rates are rising so much in Michigan
by Eli Newman, Bridge Michigan Michael Steinberg is “petrified” about finding coverage on the individual Affordable Care Act marketplace, where Michigan’s insurers have raised rates more than 20% on average for 2026. The 62-year-old criminal defense attorney lives in West Bloomfield and needs insurance to cover medication for diabetes and high blood pressure and related […]
Migrant farm work has boomed in Michigan. The feds just cut workers’ pay
by Claire Keenan-Kurgan, IPR, Bridge Michigan CEDAR — Every year for the past 10 years, Jose Abel has traveled more than 2,000 miles from the region of Durango in Mexico to northwest Michigan to tend to the grapes at the region’s famed vineyards. The money the 29-year-old earns during the nine months he spends in […]
RRWC holds Annual Meeting, Jim Mann recognized
by Sara Swanson The River Raisin Watershed Council (RRWC) held their Annual Delegate Meeting on Tuesday, October 28, at County National Bank in Tecumseh. Freedom, Sharon, Bridgewater, and Manchester townships, as well as the City of Manchester, are all municipal members of the council. Manchester-area resident Jim Mann was honored posthumously for his work with […]
Big turnout for Freedom Township biodigester meeting
by Colleen A. Schoenfeld On the rainy, dreary night of Wednesday, October 22, 2025, the Freedom Township Hall was packed. It was standing-room only by the start of the meeting, with residents eager to learn more about the potential for Freedom Township to be the location of a methane agrodigester/biodigester. The two terms seemed to […]
River Raisin Mercantile going out of business
by Sara Swanson Sue LaRocque, owner of River Raisin Mercantile, is announcing this week that she is going out of business. Opening on May 5, 2017, River Raisin Mercantile, located at 138 Main St, has been a go-to location for more than eight years for antiques, collectibles, gifts, toys, and decorations. LaRocque’s lease expires at […]
Nov 2025 election results: WISD millage passes
by Sara Swanson Manchester area precincts held elections yesterday with a Washtenaw Intermediate School District (WISD) Career Tech Education Millage on the ballot. The millage proposal passed 54.21% yes to 45.79% no. Turnout in our area was highest in precincts with all residents living in the WISD, like the City of Manchester and lower in […]
Photos: Halloween in Manchester 2025
by Sara Swanson This year’s Halloween was crisp and chilly but beautiful, and there was a huge turnout for trick-or-treating and the fun in Wurster Park!
Library plans special pancakes and pajama story time
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library The Manchester District Library is planning a very special edition of the weekly Family Story Time on Tuesday, November 11. Join us and get super snuggly; you don’t even have to change out of your pajamas! Bring a stuffed friend to join as we get cozy in the […]
Christmas caroling and beginner ukulele practice at the library
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Come together and practice singing traditional Christmas carols at the Manchester District Library (MDL) on Monday, November 10, and Monday, November 17, at 4pm in the City Room. Participants can also choose to learn accompaniment for select songs on the ukulele by checking one out from the MDL […]
