Donald Trump in west Michigan: ‘I took a bullet for democracy’
by Simon D. Schuster (Bridge Michigan) GRAND RAPIDS — Van Andel Arena was brimming with enthusiastic supporters Saturday evening for former President Donald Trump’s first rally with his newly minted running mate, Ohio U.S. Sen. JD Vance. It was also Trump’s first public rally since he narrowly survived an assassination attempt last Saturday in Pennsylvania. Droves […]
Pregnancy-related deaths skyrocket in Michigan
by Hayley Harding, The Detroit News (Bridge Michigan) When Asia LoveLady found out she was pregnant, she knew she wanted doctors who would take her seriously. She’d been ignored before, and she didn’t want to risk anything when the health of her baby — a son, due in August — was on the line. She knew […]
Facing population crisis, Whitmer opens Michigan growth office — with no new staff
by Ron French (Bridge Michigan) LANSING — A new state office will try to jump-start the state’s anemic population growth, but will have to do so without any new employees. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s administration on Friday announced the creation of Michigan’s Growth Office. It’s charged with leading efforts to recruit residents to the state that has […]
Michigan approves new deer hunting regulations to address overpopulation
by Janelle D. James (Bridge Michigan) The Michigan Natural Resources Commission on Thursday approved new deer hunting regulations to address the overpopulation of deer but the Department of Natural Resources and some hunters think the state can go further. While the commission adopted some of the proposals that grew out of the state’s Deer Management Initiative, such […]
2024 Fair Parade: route change, prizes, and more!
by Sara Swanson The biggest Manchester parade of the year is coming up, Tuesday, August 6, at 6:30pm. The Manchester Community Fair Parade kicks off Fair Week with a couple of changes from recent years. This year there will be monetary prizes awarded in the categories of float, golf cart, and bicycle for best decorations. […]
Filing deadline looms for 4 school board positions
by Sara Swanson While many residents are voting through the mail or preparing to vote in person in this summer’s state primary, the deadline is approaching to file to run for school board in November. On November 5, 2024, four positions on the school board will be up for vote. They are non-partisan positions so […]
Manchester Township Board Meeting: speeding on Austin Rd, progress on Watkins Lake Trail
by Sybil Kolon All board members were present at the July 9 board meeting except Lisa Moutinho. Also present were fire chief Bill Scully; deputy fire chief Mike Kouba; planning commissioners Carl Werner and Mike Walter; and a few other members of the public. Fire chief Bill Scully provided the monthly report for May. There […]
Show off your hobbies and collections at the Fair!
submitted by Sandra Wiitala The 79th Manchester Community Fair is fast approaching, and that means we have three more weeks to gather projects (or work on some new ones) for entry in the Exhibit Building at the Fair! This is an opportunity for Adults and kids to show off your cool collections, your unique hobbies, […]
Teijin Automotive Technologies in Manchester recognized with safety award
submitted by Kim Zitny, Teijin Automotive Technologies Teijin Automotive Technologies announced the winners of its eighth annual Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) Awards program. Teijin’s Manchester facility, located on West Austin Road in Manchester Township, was one of five facilities awarded the 2023 EH&S Sustainability Award. This is the top award, given only to facilities […]
Gazebo Concert this week: Brad Frey
by Sara Swanson The free Thursday Gazebo Concert Series continues this week. Bring chairs or a blanket to sit on and come listen to Brad Frey in Wurster Park this Thursday, July 18, from 7pm to 8pm, as he plays his keyboard and performs songs by rock classics like Jerry Lee Lewis. Rain location is […]
