Frustrated Gov. Whitmer vows no more ‘games’ with GOP on fixing Michigan
by Riley Beggin, Jonathan Oosting (Bridge) LANSING — Frustrated by inaction in a divided government, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Wednesday vowed to work around Republicans if necessary to solve some of Michigan’s biggest problems. In her second State of the State speech, the Democratic governor said she’d fix state roads without the help of Republicans, […]
Rural Michigan to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer: What about us?
by Mike Wilkinson (Bridge) Advocates for rural Michigan are imploring Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to create a Cabinet-level post to focus attention on the least populated swaths of the state. One day after the first-term Democrat offered her State of the State, a coalition of groups held a news conference Thursday to draw attention to population […]
Trump is in Michigan to tout the new NAFTA. Here’s what it means to Michigan.
by Riley Beggin (Bridge) President Donald Trump visited an auto parts supplier in Warren on Thursday to tout the new United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) during his first trip to Michigan in 2020. Signed Wednesday, the deal replaces the North American Free Trade Agreement that Trump has long reviled. The Republican president has argued that the […]
Michigan schools revolt: We won’t flunk struggling third-grade readers
by Ron French (Bridge) Some Michigan school districts are revolting against the state’s third-grade read-or-flunk law, saying they will do everything in their power to prevent students from repeating third grade because of low reading test scores. Interviews with officials at districts across the state, some of whom spoke on the record and some who […]
Whitmer and GOP agree $3.5B won’t fix Michigan roads, swap blame on funding
by Riley Beggin (Bridge) LANSING – Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and Republican leaders agree on one thing: Her $3.5 billion roads plan won’t provide long-term funding for needed repairs. But after nearly a yearlong stalemate on the issue, they say it’s now largely up to the other side to find a permanent solution. During her […]
Michigan OKs $3.5B in roads spending. Much of it is going to Metro Detroit.
by Jonathan Oosting (Bridge) LANSING – Michigan will nearly double its spending on state highways and bridges over the next five years under Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s $3.5 billion bond initiative she announced Wednesday during her State of the State speech. Nearly 40 percent of the new bond proceed spending will target reconstruction and rehabilitation efforts […]
Want a more vibrant downtown? Get involved!
At the January 20 Village Council meeting, Manchester businessman Jeff Fahey had requested to be on the agenda to make a presentation about the downtown business climate. Fahey, who is co-owner of the building that formerly housed the Manchester Pharmacy as well as the Dairy Queen/DD along the riverbank, along with a number of rental […]
Manchester Knights of Columbus Free Throw Contest
submitted by Knights of Columbus Council #4354 On Saturday, Jan 25, Manchester K of C members hosted their annual Free Throw Contest. Brother knight, Mike Coltre, along with G.K. Randy Dieter were on hand to assist brother knight, Mark Ball. This year we had six participants. Five of the six contestants were winners, as most […]
MASCC needs a cook!
submitted by Margaret Jacob, Manchester Area Senior Citizens Council, Inc. Who is missing from these photos? Diners have arrived. Our volunteers are ready to serve the guests. But, where is the Cook? Cindy Kemner has been working for us in that capacity since the first meal of January. However, Cindy needs a replacement by the […]
Seeking volunteers for for 2020 Math and Science Night
submitted by Klager/Riverside Math and Science Planning Committee Please join us for a fun-filled, educational evening, Friday, May 1st from approximately 6 to 8 pm at Riverside Intermediate School, 710 East Main Street, and share your interests or skills with our community. Each volunteer presenter will have their own classroom, and can set up informational […]
