Michigan grants Enbridge key permits to build Line 5 tunnel under Straits
by Kelly House (Bridge Michigan) Enbridge Energy is one step closer to building a tunnel to transport petroleum beneath the Straits of Mackinac, after Michigan environmental regulators approved key permits for the Line 5 project. The decision by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy comes months after Gov. Gretchen Whitmer ordered the […]
Schools outraged that bars can open in Michigan, but not winter sports
By Ron French (Bridge Michigan) Olivet High School boys basketball coach Matt Seidl gathered his team around him at practice Friday to tell them the latest bad news. The season had already been delayed several times by state mandates forbidding close contact for fear of spread of COVID-19. High school winter sports teams were supposed […]
Michigan’s new House speaker: We’ll fight Whitmer until she works with GOP
By Jonathan Oosting (Bridge Michigan) LANSING — New Michigan House Speaker Jason Wentworth says he’s ready to “lock arms and compromise” with Gov. Gretchen Whitmer but is prepared to fight her in an attempt to restore the “checks and balances in government that people want.” Weeks into his new role, Wentworth is leading House Republicans […]
Graduating seniors faced with reduced local scholarships
Usually, graduating Manchester High School seniors can apply for a long list of scholarships provided by the community. Unfortunately, this school year, scholarship funds are one more thing on which COVID-19 has taken a toll. High School counselor, Hollie Kolcz stated, “Over the years, our community has offered an incredible amount of scholarship funds to […]
Tax season begins February 12
The Internal Revenue Service announced that the nation’s tax season will start on Friday, February 12, 2021, when the tax agency will begin accepting and processing 2020 tax year returns. The February 12 start date for individual tax return filers allows the IRS time to do additional programming and testing of IRS systems following the […]
Photos: Mens Club ice rink ready for skating
This weekend the Mens Club ice rink in Wurster Park on Main Street was ready for skaters. Because of COVID-19 they won’t be hosting their annual skating party, but everyone is welcome to skate at their own risk.
Public notice: Bridgewater Township
BRIDGEWATER TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING SYNOPSIS 07-Jan-21 The regular monthly meeting of the Bridgewater Township Board of Trustees was called to order by Supervisor Fromhart at 7:05 p.m. Five board members were present (quorum) with no citizens in attendance. Board approved the 3-Dec-20 meeting minutes as amended. Board approved monthly disbursements of $18,001.40. Board […]
Public notice: Manchester Township
RESOLUTION #21-01 2021 Board of Review Poverty/Hardship Guidelines Resolution WHEREAS, the adoption of guidelines for poverty exemptions is required of the Township Board; and WHEREAS, the principal residence of persons who the Board of Review by reason of poverty/hardship, are unable to contribute to the public charges is eligible for exemption in whole or part […]
Michigan: 90 percent need COVID vaccine for herd immunity. That’s unlikely.
By Robin Erb (Bridge) With a new, faster-moving coronavirus variant now confirmed in Michigan, the state is boosting its vaccination goal. The state’s lead epidemiologist Wednesday estimated that at least 90 percent of Michiganders 16 and older may need to be vaccinated against COVID to effectively beat back the spread of the coronavirus. That is […]
Michigan man accused of beating police with hockey stick at U.S. Capitol
By Jonathan Oosting, Madeline Halpert (Bridge) LANSING — Federal authorities have arrested a Wixom man they contend beat police with a hockey stick during the deadly U.S. Capitol insurrection on Jan. 6. Michael Joseph Foy is accused of attacking officers near an entrance to the Capitol during a violent clash caught on camera. He’s the […]
