Michigan has dramatically lowered the rate of inmates returning to prison
By Ted Roelofs (Bridge Michigan) IONIA—Taking a break from his automotive technology class in this Michigan prison town, Kevin Fabus looked ahead to a day etched into his brain: Jan. 2, 2023. His parole date. He saw nothing but hope. “I’m not going to stop until I have a job when I get out,” he […]
Washtenaw moves into substantial COVID-19 transmission, pop-up vaccine clinic scheduled
After weeks of the classification of “low” or “moderate,” last Thursday, Washtenaw County moved into a “substantial” level of COVID-19 transmission. Based on CDC guidelines, the Washtenaw County Health Department now strongly recommends masking for everyone, regardless of vaccination status, in indoor public spaces. “Additional precautions are needed, and we must take them seriously,” says […]
August features craft projects, free comics and student headphone donation drive at Manchester District Library
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Join Manchester District Library (MDL) for the final month of summer programs. MDL staff will make appearances all over town, online, and at Village building for an exciting roster of events. Student Headphone Drive Ongoing through September 17 | in support of Manchester Community Schools Students use headphones […]
Dollar General closed briefly for remodeling
If you are one of Manchester’s many residents who rely on Manchester’s Dollar General located at 510 West Main Street, there is bad news and good news for you this week. The bad news is that as of Sunday evening, they will be closed this week through Thursday for remodeling. The good news is that […]
Run Manchester 2021 race results
On Saturday, the Manchester community welcomed 140 runners from all over who came to participate in the 12th annual Run Manchester. This was the third Run Manchester organized by FIRST Robotics Teams of Manchester and serves as a fundraiser for the team. Last summer, no race was held due to COVID-19. This year, organizers not […]
Tractor Poker Run
Do you like tractors, playing cards, and having fun? Manchester residents Wayne Parks, Steve Sommers, and Bruce Sommers have organized the 2021 Tractor Poker Run in Britton, Michigan coming up Saturday, August 14th. The event will include prizes, drawings, and food. All proceeds will go to charity. Last year they had 25 tractors! For more […]
Smoke from wildfires making Michigan’s sunsets even more vibrant
By Makayla Coffee (Bridge Michigan) No doubt, Michigan’s summer sunrises and sunsets are something to behold. And if they’ve been particularly vibrant lately, you can thank — or blame — Canada and the west coast. That’s because wildfires thousands of miles away are making for hazy weather, obscuring clouds and turning typically yellow sunsets into panoramas of […]
Michigan schools can’t fill teacher aide jobs: ‘There are no applicants.’
By Ron French (Bridge Michigan) Stephanie Siems can’t hide the desperation in her voice. It’s the first week of August, and the Lamphere Schools district in Madison Heights still has a dozen openings for paraprofessionals to work with special education students. That’s 20 percent of the 60 special ed teaching assistants needed by the first […]
CDC raises Michigan COVID risk level: Why it matters, and why it may not
By Robin Erb (Bridge Michigan) With rapid changes in pandemic data points this week, Michigan seemingly has jumped back into the COVID danger zone. The state’s new status, reflected in the mapping tool used by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, is not likely to mean new safety mandates for Michiganders, at least in the […]
Manchester Community Fair returns next week!
Originally scheduled to be held August 18-22, 2020 and postponed for a year because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the 76th Manchester Community Fair is finally here! Next week, from August 10th through August 14th, the Manchester Community Fair returns to Alumni Memorial Field located at the corner of Wolverine St. and Vernon St. in the […]
