Public notice: Sharon Township
Sharon Township Notice of meeting change of date Sharon Township’s November Board of Trustees meeting has been changed to Thursday, November 12, 2026, at 6pm.
Long-awaited dam safety reforms move closer to law after Michigan Senate vote
by Kelly House, Bridge Michigan The Michigan Senate on Thursday voted to overhaul Michigan’s lax dam safety laws, moving long-awaited reforms one vote away from reaching Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. Both legislative chambers have now approved versions of two companion bills sponsored by Sen. Mallory McMorrow, D-Royal Oak, and Rep. Bill G. Schuette, R-Midland, to strengthen […]
Michigan foster kids struggle under system that gives ‘nothing’ after aging out
by Matt Mencarini, Bridge Michigan When Brianna Carsley, who spent most of her life in and out of foster care, graduated from Oxford High School in 2023, she’d already been accepted at Michigan State University and been awarded multiple scholarships. “I threw myself into school because it was all I had,” Carsley told Bridge Michigan. […]
Data center tensions simmer across the state
by Alex Boesch, Capital News Service LANSING – The expansion of hyperscale data centers in the state is inflaming tensions between some community residents and their governments as local officials balance the unpopularity of data centers, the economic pressure from corporations and the limits of local authority. According to the annual State of the State […]
It’s chipmunk season, Michigan. The cute critters are causing trouble once again
by Olivia O’Neill, Capital News Service LANSING – As the seasons change and brisk weather rolls in, Michigan residents prepare for winter, but so do other, smaller community members – and they can sometimes be heard scurrying inside the walls. Michigan property owners are voicing concerns about property damage caused by none other than the […]
Doug Lloyd blasts Eli Savit’s ‘dangerous’ sex work policy in Michigan AG race
by Jordyn Hermani, Bridge Michigan LANSING — Joined by human trafficking survivors, Republican attorney general candidate Doug Lloyd on Thursday chastised Democratic opponent Eli Savit’s for decriminalizing consensual sex work as Washtenaw County prosecutor. “His stance on legalizing prostitution is foolish and dangerous. It is the perspective of a social engineer, not a prosecutor,” Lloyd […]
Michigan got $173M to transform rural health. Where is it going?
by Eli Newman, Bridge Michigan LANSING — Michigan is doling out the first in a pool of federal funds meant to innovate and strengthen rural healthcare systems. But key stakeholders are saying the dollars are not flowing to the groups that need it the most, and some lawmakers are noting a lapse in reporting where […]
Homecoming Parade this Thursday kicks off events leading up to Friday’s game
by Sara Swanson Manchester Jr./Sr. High School (MHS) is holding its Homecoming Parade through downtown this week, on Thursday, October 1. Line-up will be in Emanuel Church’s parking lot at 5:30pm with the parade starting at 6pm. The Parade is open for anyone to participate, not just students. Candy can be thrown. This year’s parade […]
Manchester DDA hires director
by Sara Swanson The City of Manchester announced last week that Dana Queen has been hired as the new director for the Downtown Development Authority (DDA), a 20-hour per week position with regular office hours to be announced soon. Queen currently serves as the Manchester Farmers Market manager. Michael Sessions, City of Manchester manager, stated […]
Get ready for 2026 Witches Night Out in downtown Manchester!
by Sara Swanson The 6th annual Witches Night Out is coming up October 10 from 5pm to 11pm in downtown Manchester. Get ready for an evening of spooky treats, shopping, drinking, dancing, dining, drawings, and store specials, all decked out in your best witchy outfit (costumes are encouraged but optional)! Save your receipts. For every […]
