Obituary: Lawrence (Larry) William Seffernick
Lawrence (Larry) William Seffernick, 77, of Manchester, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 27, 2026 in the comfort of his own home with his family and friends at his bedside. Larry’s family and friends will gather Saturday, November 7, 2026 from 1pm – 4pm at Eineder Funeral Homes – Manchester Chapel. Military honors will be […]
Over 2,300 Michigan ACA enrollees caught up in federal fraud sweep
by Eli Newman, Bridge Michigan Nearly 1,000 enrollees in Michigan’s Affordable Care Act plans had their policies canceled as a result of a federal crackdown on alleged fraud, according to state insurance officials, while at least another 1,372 remain under review. The purge, announced last month by Vice President JD Vance and other Trump administration […]
Mike Rogers, Abdul El-Sayed pitch competing economic visions
by Lauren Gibbons, Bridge Michigan DETROIT — Speaking to a crowd of Michigan business leaders, Democrat Abdul El-Sayed and Republican Mike Rogers on Tuesday both advocated for a shift in approach to Canadian tariffs, though they diverged in their overall assessments of the Trump administration’s trade policy. Rogers made waves earlier this month when he […]
Toledo chemical tank rupture forces Michigan school closures near border
by Associated Press and Bridge Staff, Bridge Michigan Two Michigan school districts were closed Wednesday amid a shelter-in-place order in Toledo, Ohio, where a ruptured chemical tank billowed a white plume into the air and forced evacuations due to the potentially toxic leak and the possibility of an explosion. More than 50,000 people were advised […]
AI is reshaping caregiving. Some see companionship, others warning signs
by Zerline Hughes Spruill, Bridge Michigan Within 90 minutes of walking into the emergency room last year, Heather Ruby learned her husband, Eric, had cancer. It was a devastating shock that immediately led to surgery, chemotherapy, surgery and a host of unanswered questions and new emotions. Ruby, who quickly stepped into caregiving mode, decided […]
Michigan species at risk after Trump rolls back protections, advocates say
by Vivian La, Interlochen Public Radio, Bridge Michigan Changes to how federal officials interpret just two words in the landmark Endangered Species Act could imperil numerous Michigan animals, plants and insects at risk of extinction, according to wildlife advocates. Under the Nixon-era law, developers are required to consult with or obtain a permit from the […]
Family’s roadside assistance saves 16 snapping turtles
by SAMANTHA PLUNKETT, Capital News Service LANSING — With her shell cracked into numerous pieces, the mother turtle lay motionless in the road with her eggs scattered around her. That’s when Erin Hug and her daughter drove by. After spotting the injured turtle lying in the road near Battle Creek last summer, Hug stepped in […]
WCCD to help Klager turn underused courtyard into a discovery garden!
by Sara Swanson Luther C. Klager Elementary School announced earlier this month that they have been awarded the 2026 Washtenaw County Conservation District (WCCD) School & Community Habitat Grant to convert their underused front courtyard measuring 38 feet wide by 118 feet long into a native-plant outdoor classroom, featuring a rain garden, a pollinator habitat, […]
Guide to 2026 Halloween activities: A week of sweet and spooky fun in Manchester!
by Sara Swanson Sunday, October 25, 2026 Trunk-or-Treat: Zion Lutheran Church Chelsea — Manchester, 3050 S Fletcher Rd. Zion Church will be holding a trunk-or-treat on Sunday, October 25, after their 10:15am service. Put on your costumes, decorate your trunks, and get ready for some Halloween fun! Prizes will be awarded for the Best Trunk […]
Manchester Township discusses SWWCOG, new website, and more
by Sybil Kolon All board members were present at the October 13 board meeting. Also present were fire chief Mike Kouba and a few other members of the public. Kouba provided the monthly report for September. There were 66 calls for service, including one fire, 47 EMS responses, and five hazmat incidents. Regular meetings and […]
