For weary Michigan seniors, a retirement in name only
by Robin Erb (Bridge) At age 62, Linda Braden felt like someone had wrenched her life from her — her home, her career as an accountant, and her circle of friends. Forced to retire years before she’d planned, Braden returned to the home where she was raised in Waterford to care for her aging parents […]
Michigan adopts new PFAS standards over industry, farmer objections
by Riley Beggin (Bridge) LANSING — A decade after PFAS chemicals were first discovered in Michigan’s waters, the state has approved rules dictating the highest levels of the contaminant allowed in drinking water systems. It’s the first time in the state’s history it has set its own enforceable maximum contaminant levels that regulate chemicals in […]
Michigan’s big bet on small tech fell flat. Now the $250M bill is due
By Jonathan Oosting (Bridge) LANSING — A decade has passed since Michigan borrowed the last $250 million for a $450 million venture capital initiative that hoped to spur the creation of futuristic, high-tech startup businesses. Now, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has been handed the bill, even though some of those companies have since left Michigan. The […]
Thousands want to draw Michigan’s political districts. Most are white men.
By Jonathan Oosting (Bridge) LANSING — More than 6,000 applicants already have volunteered to serve on a new independent redistricting commission that will redraw Michigan’s political boundaries for 2022 elections and beyond. A narrow majority of early applicants claim to be political independents, which excites officials. But most applicants are white and male, demographic imbalances […]
St. Joes to begin free shuttle bus route between Manchester and Chelsea
St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea is introducing a free public transportation initiative in Stockbridge and Manchester through the Western-Washtenaw Area Value Express (WAVE) service. As part of the agreement, the hospital has purchased a 12-person van with a wheel-chair lift, and will provide funding to support weekday shuttle service between Stockbridge, Manchester and Chelsea on scheduled […]
5HF handing over operation of the Manchester Wellness Center to schools
Last weekend rumors began circulating the community about the future of the Manchester Wellness Center. On Monday, a letter went out to members, stating that Manchester Community Schools (MCS) will be taking over management of the Manchester Wellness Center (MWC) from 5 Healthy Towns Foundation (5HF). 5HF and MCS released a joint statement, “For eight […]
March brings new youth services librarian, student art show, and more
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library The Manchester District Library is delighted to welcome a new staff member this month. Stacia Serafin will come on board as the new MDL Youth Services Librarian on March 1st. Stacia received her undergraduate degree from Siena Heights University and will complete her master’s degree in Science and […]
Ash Wednesday is this week
submitted by St. Mary Church, Manchester This week, Wednesday, Feb. 26 is known as Ash Wednesday because of the long tradition of beginning Lent by having ashes imposed on the forehead in the sign of the cross. It is not at all uncommon to see your friends and neighbors that day with dark smudges of […]
Update: Manchester K-8th talent show postponed
2-27-20 Update: Due to illnesses and conflicts, the talent show is being rescheduled. Come see our community’s talented kids! Students from Manchester Community School’s kindergarten through 8th grade are performing a talent show on Friday, February 28 at 6 pm in the Riverside Intermediate School cafeteria. The public is invited to attend and there is […]
Obituary: Norman Oscar Walz
Norman Oscar Walz, age 87, of Brooklyn (formerly of Manchester), passed away peacefully Saturday, February 22, 2020, with loving family by his side. He was born May 28, 1932, in Jackson, Mich., to Oscar and Daisy Walz. Norm began his legacy at a young age. He served in the Korean War; and became a one-of-a-kind […]
