Talk about Pure Michigan: Outdoor pursuits generate $10B, report says
by Mike Wilkinson (Bridge) Outdoor recreation contributes $10 billion annually to Michigan’s economy, according to new data that confirm the importance of the industry that is spurring growing jobs, talent and spending from Monroe to Marquette. The data, released last week from the federal government’s Bureau of Economic Analysis, shows that Michigan’s boating industry is the […]
Judge slams Dana Nessel in gay adoption case for ‘targeted attack’ on religion
by Jonathan Oosting (Bridge) LANSING — A federal judge on Thursday temporarily suspended Michigan’s new gay-friendly adoption policy and accused Attorney General Dana Nessel of “a targeted attack on a sincerely held religious belief.” U.S. District Court Judge Robert Jonker also denied most elements of the state’s motion to dismiss the highly-charged case, allowing the […]
Michigan House considers expungement of marijuana, traffic convictions
by Riley Beggin (Bridge) LANSING—Hundreds of thousands of Michiganders would be eligible to set aside their criminal record — or parts of it — under a bill package before the state House Judiciary Committee. The proposal to expand criminal expungement would include misdemeanor marijuana convictions for conduct that is now considered legal under the adult-use marijuana law […]
Majority of Michigan public schools started school year short on teachers
by Ron French (Bridge) Six out of 10 Michigan school districts started this school year without enough full-time teachers to fill their classrooms, according to a survey of Michigan school superintendents. The survey, conducted the second week of September by the Michigan Association of Superintendents and Administrators, found 518 classrooms in 178 school districts that […]
Manchester Won’t be a Food Desert – Winter Farmers Market Starts Nov. 1st
submitted by Ruth VanBogelen, Manchester Farmers Market The Manchester Farmers Market has another month of Thursday markets at ChiBro Park and then will move indoors for a Winters Farmers Market starting November 1st. But instead of just one afternoon a week, the Winter Farmers Market will be open Thursdays 3-7 pm, Fridays 3-7 pm and […]
Manchester rolls past East Jackson, 48-7
by Tyler Scott The Trojans just weren’t going to get their first win this time around. The Flying Dutchmen jumped out to a big lead in the early stages of a 48-7 win over East Jackson (0-4, 0-3 in Cascades Conference competition) at Manchester Friday. The first quarter was like a highlight reel, featuring touchdowns […]
Thursday’s canoe sprint race results
Immediately following the River Raisin Riverfront Park dedication ceremony during Third Thursday last week, Manchester Canoe Race organizers held a sprint race to inaugurate the boat launch. They were unable to hold sprint races last spring during the canoe race because of rain, so they even had trophies available for last Thursday’s event. Pattie McCabe […]
Local tour’s bus driver recognized by Firekeepers’ Casino
The Friends of Manchester casino group was pleasantly surprised when they arrived at Firekeepers’ Casino this month. Their bus driver, Mark Seibert, was selected as the casino’s “Driver of the Month,” receiving a framed certificate, a nice gift, and some cash money. Every other month, the Friends of Manchester group climbs aboard the Getaway Tours […]
New program launched aimed at Washtenaw County caregivers
submitted by Rachael Dawson-Baglien Currently in the United States, 1 in 11 persons are age 65 and older, by 2050 that number will increase to 1 in 6. With this exponential growth comes an increased need for caregivers. Ahead of the Curve is an innovative new web-based program by Catholic Social Services of Washtenaw County […]
Letter to the Editor: Not all property rentals
September 21, 2019 The situation as described in the 9-16-2019 Manchester Mirror [letter to the editor] by the Happy Hallow residents on Pleasant Lake in Freedom Township, does not apply to all property rentals, of which there are hundreds of them in Michigan. I have seen dangerous, rude, drunk, and obnoxious behaviors by lake residents […]
