Donald Trump survives assassination attempt; Michigan reacts
by Jordyn Hermani (Bridge Michigan) LANSING — A broad array of Michigan officials condemned political violence Saturday night after former President Donald Trump survived an assassination attempt during a campaign rally in Pennsylvania. Trump is “fine” and was being treated at a local medical facility after the shooting, according to his campaign. One rally attendee was […]
Is US more divided than ever? You may be surprised: Tips to ease tensions
by Sneha Dhandapani (Bridge Michigan) First come the thoughts, prayers and condemnations. Then, the finger-pointing. A familiar political pattern is repeating after a failed assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump in Butler County, Pennsylvania. Hours after the shooting on Saturday, officials across the political spectrum denounced political violence and urged Americans to come together. […]
Hurricane Beryl aftermath: Michigan rainfall totals, flood damage
by Janelle D. James (Bridge Michigan) Remnants of Hurricane Beryl were felt as far north as Michigan after the storm reached Texas. Much of the state experienced heavy rain, flooding and severe thunderstorms, the worst of it in southern Michigan. The roof of Kositchek’s Menswear in downtown Lansing collapsed between Tuesday night and Wednesday morning due to […]
Sault Tribe restocks U.P. waterways with walleye, whitefish
by Sneha Dhandapani (Bridge Michigan) Sault Tribe Chairman Austin Lowes describes a story told by ancestors of the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians: The whitefish were once “so bountiful in the St Mary’s River Rapids that you could walk on their backs.” Now, the fish are struggling to survive. This has left scientists predicting the […]
School officials ‘appalled’ by Michigan budget cut to mental health, safety
by Isabel Lohman (Bridge Michigan) Ypsilanti Community Schools Superintendent Alena Zachery-Ross hopes to hold on to two school workers — but new security cameras and additional training for staff on mindfulness and restorative practices will have to wait. Zachery-Ross and other school district leaders across the state are weighing potential spending cuts after Michigan’s Democratic-led […]
Michigan crashes: Deaths fall in 2023, work zone accidents up. What to know
by Mike Wilkinson (Bridge Michigan) After a jump in fatal car crashes during the COVID-19 pandemic, overall crashes and fatalities declined in Michigan in 2023 — though work zone incidents have spiked with the increase in construction. Data released this week by the Michigan State Police shows that, in 2023, both traffic crashes and fatalities […]
2024 State Primary Election Voters Guide for the Manchester Area
by Sara Swanson On Tuesday, August 6, Manchester Area residents will be able to vote in the Statewide Primary at their usual polling place from 7am to 8pm. Unlike the Presidential Primary, which was a closed primary where voters chose which party ballot they wanted to vote, the August primary has all candidates on one […]
2024 Manchester Community Fair Queen contestants
submitted by Angie Schaible, Manchester Community Fair The fair is fast approaching. The Manchester Community Fair Queen contestants have been announced. The Fair Parade route has also been established, which will kick off the fair on Tuesday, August 6, at 6:30pm. The route has been reversed and more information will be available soon. In addition, […]
Masons holding 10th annual golf outing
submitted by Barry Allen, Masonic Lodge #148 The Manchester Masonic Lodge #148 will be holding its 10th annual golf outing on Saturday, August 10, at Hill’s Heart of the Lakes Golf Course, 500 Case Rd, Brooklyn. Registration opens at 8am with a shotgun start at 9am. The tournament format will be a best ball scramble consisting […]
Gazebo Concert this week: Jean Wilson & Friends
by Sara Swanson After a break for the 4th of July holiday, the free Thursday Gazebo Concert Series returns this week! Bring chairs or a blanket to sit on and join Jean Wilson & Friends, a sextet of talented career musicians who play jazz standards, in Wurster Park this Thursday, July 11, from 7pm to […]
