Last-minute ruling keeps Michigan gyms closed, hours before they could reopen
by Riley Beggin (Bridge) Most Michigan gyms remained closed last Thursday, after a panel of three federal judges sided with Gov. Gretchen Whitmer just hours before they were to reopen. The order reverses an order by U.S. District Court Judge Paul Maloney on Monday, who had allowed fitness centers to remain open and refused to pause his […]
Michigan moves to pause standardized tests amid coronavirus
by Ron French (Bridge) Michigan students, homebound for months because of the worst pandemic in a century and facing a return to school with social distancing and possibly face masks, shouldn’t have to take standardized tests. That was the message of State Superintendent Michael Rice, a bipartisan group of legislators and school leaders from across […]
Free outdoor concert in River Raisin Park this Saturday
If you’ve been missing outdoor concerts this summer, you’re in luck! Manchester Underground Music and Art is holding a free concert in the River Raisin Park (located at 116 Ann Arbor St., Manchester) on Saturday, June 27, from 7pm to 9pm. The concert will feature live music by Jennifer Westwood and Dylan Dunbar whose style […]
Public notice: Manchester Township
MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP NOTICE OF BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING The Manchester Township Board will hold a public hearing on the proposed township budgets for fiscal year 2020-21 at the Manchester Township Hall, 275 South Macomb Street, on Monday, June 29, 2019, at 7:00 p.m. Possible budget amendments to 2019-20 will also be considered. The property tax millage […]
Michigan jobs go unfilled when workers make more from unemployment
By Paula Gardner (Bridge) A curbside job fair near Grand Rapids on Wednesday tried to make it easy for 50 companies to fill open positions. Applicants could interview from their cars, and in some cases, might have been able to start work the next day. “Right now we have 270 jobs that we could fill […]
Michigan colleges aren’t seeing coronavirus enrollment drops they feared
By Sophia Yoon (Bridge) Michigan colleges aren’t seeing the coronavirus enrollment drops they feared — at least not yet. Officials at many universities and colleges in the state had worried that students — particularly incoming freshmen — would take gap years or enroll in online courses at local community colleges rather than move into dorms in the […]
Despite legal battle, Michigan tribe remains hopeful for recognition
By Meghanlata Gupta (Bridge) Lansing resident Paul Parkey knows he’s Native American, and the federal government isn’t going to change his mind. Parkey’s tribal community, the Burt Lake Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians, has spent decades petitioning the United States to be formally recognized as a tribal nation, with no luck. There’s more at stake for […]
For now, Michigan is a success story in flattening the pandemic curve
By Robin Erb (Bridge) Once one of the hardest-hit states, Michigan has – at least for now – managed to flatten the coronavirus curve in a way that is drawing national attention. And while health officials warn that the deadly virus could come roaring back if residents let their guard down, the trends are encouraging. […]
Manchester Township discusses fire department, Township Hall repairs and more
by Sybil Kolon, Community Reporter Corps The June 9 township board meeting was held by telephone conference call. All board members participated, as well as fire chief Bill Scully. Three members of the public were also on the line. Invoices for $40,712 were approved for the building repair due to the crash last month. Repairs are […]
Manchester District Library curbside pick up procedure
The Manchester District Library has announced its curbside pick-up procedure. Starting today, Monday June 15th, library cardholders will be able to reserve up to five books online at manchesterlibrary.info, by telephone by calling 428-8045, or by emailing manchesterlibraryrequest@gmail.com. You will then be notified by email or phone when your order is ready for pick-up. To […]
