Democrats vs. Republicans: Who will win control of the Michigan Legislature?
by Lauren Gibbons (Bridge Michigan) There are a lot of political contests to keep tabs on in Michigan, but don’t sleep on state legislative races. Michigan has had a Republican trifecta over 14 of the last 30 years, controlling the executive branch and both legislative chambers. Democrats never controlled all branches over that time. Although […]
Michigan’s 1.8M Catholics called on to stop Proposal 3. Will it work?
by Yue Stella Yu & Robin Erb (Bridge Michigan) Gerardo Torres’s eyes were shut, his fingers running through rosary beads. Smoke from burning incense rose into the air and vanished. Rain pounded the roof. Torres knelt with dozens of other parishioners at the Chapel of Our Lady of Orchard Lake for one purpose: to pray that […]
Obituary: Mary Alice Korican
Mary Alice (Lannom) Korican, of Manchester, MI, age 84, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, October 22, 2022. She was born in Mrs. Gumper’s Private Hospital in Manchester, MI, on December 12, 1937, to Walda (Timmerman) and Roscoe Lannom. She attended Michigan State University and graduated with a teaching degree in 1957. On […]
Acorn Farmers’ Market & Café hosting fall photo contest
submitted by Mark Spina, Acorn Farmers’ Market & Café Get out your cameras while the fall colors are beautiful and take a prize-worthy photo! Acorn Farmers’ Market and Cafe is holding a Fall Photo contest. Photos must be printed and brought into Acorn by close of business on November 3. Acorn is accepting one entry […]
Tractor Tire Drive
The Washtenaw County Conservation District along with Washtenaw County Solid Waste Division is hosting their second tractor tire drive on Saturday, December 10, from 9am to 1pm at the Freedom Township Hall located at 11508 E Pleasant Lake Rd. Bring your agricultural tires for recycling. Limit of 4 tires per operation.
Washtenaw County board openings
by Sara Swanson Do you have an expertise that could benefit the whole county? Are you looking for a volunteer opportunity where you could bring a Manchester perspective to a county-wide body? The Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners is looking for citizens to volunteer for a slate of positions on various boards, committees, and commissions […]
Obituary: John Paul Lobbestael
John Paul Lobbestael, 81, of Manchester, MI, passed away Saturday, October 15, 2022. He was born on November 10, 1940, in Detroit, MI, to Alfred and Nina Lobbestael. John, the most loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, is survived by his wife of 60 years, Lynda; and children Carol (Roy) Tinsley, Bruce (Lori) […]
Obituary: Katie G. Clark
Katie Gulliver Clark, 49, passed away peacefully, Thursday, October 13, 2022, after a lengthy neurological degenerative illness. Katie’s family will receive friends, Thursday, October 20, 2022, from 2pm to 4pm and 6pm to 8pm at Eineder Funeral Homes — Brooklyn Chapel, and Friday, October 21, 2022, from 10am to 11am at the Brooklyn Presbyterian Church […]
With insulin costs rising, Michigan plots early steps to produce its own
by Robin Erb (Bridge Michigan) A Michigan lawmaker bent on finding cheaper insulin for residents with diabetes — as low as $60 a month — has turned to two U.S. drug companies poised to introduce new insulin products as early as 2024. If all goes well, Michigan residents could be getting insulin by 2024 for […]
