Charting Michigan’s coronavirus path, hoping for South Korea and not Italy
by Mike Wilkinson Michigan, like much of the United States and the world, has witnessed a startling climb in the number of confirmed cases of the coronavirus, prompting widespread restrictions on schools, businesses and people. But as Gov. Gretchen Whitmer mulls a “shelter-in-place” edict to slow the pace of infections, residents and public officials can […]
Michigan hospitals turn to quilting scraps, DIY videos to fight coronavirus
by Riley Beggin, Robin Erb One Michigan grandmother is sewing face masks for hospitals. A different Michigan hospital posted a video demonstrating how to make your own personal protective gear. With medical supplies running dangerously low and predictions of a surge of coronavirus patients, medical professionals are doing whatever they can to protect themselves — […]
Manchester/Chelsea WAVE shuttle bus stops and schedule announced
Update: March 17, 2020: At a special meeting convened on March 14, WAVE Board of Directors voted to suspend all transit programs through April 5. As we continue to monitor the evolving situation around COVID-19, St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea and WAVE have decided to also suspend the launch of its transportation initiative in Stockbridge and […]
Spring/Summer Farmers Market to be held at Acorn, not ChiBro Park, 3 days a week
submitted by Ruth Van Bogelen Manchester residents will be able to continue to enjoy a farmers market three days per week this spring and summer. The market will continue to be at 327 W. Main St – the site of Acorn Farmers’ Market & Café later this year. The days and hours will continue to […]
Laid-off or hours cut back due to COVID-19? The CRC is ready to help!
Many Manchester area residents will feel the economic impact of the closures and lack of business due to social isolating during the COVID-19 pandemic, if they are not already. This may mean loss of a regular paycheck or even total loss of employment. The Manchester Community Resource Center (CRC) will help everyone in need of […]
Village at a new vantage point in seeking city status
Village President Pat Vailliencourt updated the Village Planning Commission last week on the most recent developments in the process toward possibly becoming a city. “Our boundary survey, using the existing village boundaries, has been approved by the State Boundary Commission,” she stated. “This means we may proceed with using the exact same boundaries that we […]
Public notice: Bridgewater Township
BRIDGEWATER TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING SYNOPSIS 5-Mar-20 The regular monthly meeting of the Bridgewater Township Board of Trustees was called to order by Supervisor Fromhart at 7:02 P.M. Five board members were present (quorum) with 5 citizens in attendance. Board heard citizen participation. Board approved the 6-Feb-20 meeting minutes as presented. Board approved the […]
At Michigan State, deciding whether to go home or stay for the meal plan
By Kelly House (Bridge Magazine) EAST LANSING—Hours after Michigan State University stopped all in-person classes on Wednesday amid news of a coronavirus outbreak in Michigan, the 50,000-student campus had already begun to look like a ghost town. Almost immediately after university officials announced the closure and encouraged students to leave campus until in-person classes resume […]
Michigan clerks swamped as state rolls out voter reforms
by Riley Beggin (Bridge) Michigan’s first election with no-reason absentee voting and same-day registration Tuesday resulted in long lines at city clerk offices and an accusation of voter suppression from Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders. More than 13,000 people registered to vote and cast a ballot on Election Day, Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson told reporters […]
Michigan lawmakers move to approve $37M pet projects on Election Day
By Mike Wilkinson, Jonathan Oosting, & Riley Beggin (Bridge Magazine) One year after Gov. Gretchen Whitmer derided millions in “pork” spending, she appears set to approve $37 million on similar projects for parks, arts centers, and special infrastructure plans. On the same day as Tuesday’s presidential primary, the state House approved $320 million in […]
