Pandemic may mean big profit to Michigan insurers, tiny rebates for drivers
by Jonathan Oosting (Bridge) In the past few months, Sean Bertolino has made the occasional trip to the hardware store, but leaving home has been “exceedingly rare” amid the pandemic. Like many Michiganders, the Williamston resident is working from home, virtually eliminating personal travel since late March and, in the process, eliminating almost all risk […]
400K unemployment claims now flagged in Michigan fraud investigation
by Paula Gardner (Bridge) Michigan’s fraud investigation into unemployment benefits has restored payments to 41 percent of the people initially affected — and it’s turned up at least 200,000 new potential cases. That leaves at least 400,000 accounts going unpaid while the state’s Unemployment Insurance Agency continues to seek accounts that may have been set up […]
Michigan gay rights proposal off fall ballot; ruling opens door for 2022
by Jonathan Oosting (Bridge) A gay rights group trying to put a non-discrimination proposal before Michigan voters won’t qualify for the 2020 ballot, but is now aiming for 2022 after a judge said it deserves more time to collect signatures because of government restrictions imposed during the coronavirus pandemic. Court of Claims Judge Cynthia Stephens […]
Reaching out to black people to discuss race? There’s a good and bad way.
by Louis Aguilar (Bridge) There is a global, vocal recognition of black life happening right now, sparked by George Floyd’s death two weeks ago. Now, black Americans say they are seeing a surge in support from white peers who previously may have been silent on issues of racism and white supremacy. That’s a positive move, […]
What is the risk if a dam fails in Manchester?
On May 19th, the whole country watched on national news as the Edenville Dam outside of Midland failed, and caused the failure of the Sanford Dam, the evacuation of 10,000 residents, extensive flooding throughout eastern Midland and low-lying parts of its downtown district, and severe damage of most of the Village of Sanford. It also […]
Meet Manchester Community School’s new superintendent!
By Claire Pajka The Manchester Community Schools board meeting to select a new Superintendent took place on June 1 over Facebook Live, and the full video is accessible under the videos tab on the Manchester Community School’s Facebook page. Two candidates, Eric McCalla and Brad Bezeau, were interviewed for the position of Superintendent of Manchester […]
The broad use of the term “exercise”
submitted by Matt Pegouskie, 5 Healthy Towns Foundation Homebound students are being told to ‘exercise their brains’. Seniors, for decades, have been told their heart is a muscle and it needs exercise. We are supposed to exercise our rights. If someone just says “exercise,” most of us think about the kind of exercise happening on […]
Sharon Township discusses master plan, budget, new treasurer, and more
by Claire Pajka The June 4th Sharon Township Board meeting was called to order at 7:10 pm on Zoom. The agenda was amended to include Brian Simons’ letter of resignation as treasurer, and to remove the update from the Watershed Council. In virtual attendance were all township board members, Megan Masson-Minock and Kathy Spiegel of […]
No Independence Day fireworks
The Manchester Mens Club announced last week on social media that they were canceling this year’s Independence Day Fireworks. The fireworks, held in Carr Park, are usually set off on July 3rd with July 4th as a rain date and the event draws thousands of visitors from all around the area. The Mens Club collects […]
MCS graduation information
Manchester High School will be holding an in-person Graduation and Scholarship Awards Ceremony on the athletic field on Friday, June 19, 2020 at 5 pm. For safety, graduates will wear masks in addition to their caps and gowns, and will stay distanced six feet apart at all times. Each graduate is able to bring up […]
