Online pharmacies aid rural health care but threaten Michigan drugstores
by Blace Carpenter, Bridge Michigan For the past five years, Alpena resident Selena Kenny has received a bulk supply of medication every three months from Express Scripts. Her Medicare Advantage plan labels mail-in services as its preferred pharmacy because it offers the lowest price for her blood pressure and cholesterol medication. “For most of the […]
U-M affirms Ypsilanti $1.2B computing center site; township officials vow fight
by Paula Gardner, Bridge Michigan The University of Michigan affirmed Tuesday it plans to build a $1.2 billion data center on 144 acres it purchased last year next to the Huron River in far eastern Washtenaw County, over local objections. The location on Textile Road allows a “world-class research facility” to serve the university and […]
As Michigan rolls out automated traffic tickets, new law blocks driver points
by Janelle D. James, Bridge Michigan Getting caught on camera speeding through a construction zone or blowing past a school bus stop sign could cost Michigan motorists hundreds of dollars, but it won’t cost them points on their driver’s license. A new law signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer ensures automated traffic tickets can only result […]
Frog songs tell nonprofit some species may be declining in southeast Michigan
by Laura Herberg, Bridge Michigan At least two times a month in most of the spring and summer, Plymouth resident Larry Martin heads out into the woods to listen. He takes his border collie and walks without a flashlight. Once he’s within earshot of a body of water, he looks at a list of seven […]
Dem AG candidate Eli Savit: ‘Common sense’ to ban bump stocks, ghost guns
by Jordyn Hermani, Bridge Michigan DETROIT — Statewide bans on bump stocks and ghost guns would be “common sense laws I think that we can pass” in the Michigan Legislature next term, Democratic attorney general candidate Eli Savit said Friday. “From a legislative priority, I would like to see both of those considered once again […]
John James taps Rep. Jay DeBoyer as running mate in Michigan governor’s race
by Jordyn Hermani and Simon D. Schuster, Bridge Michigan LANSING — Michigan Republican gubernatorial candidate John James has selected state Rep. Jay DeBoyer as his running mate and choice for lieutenant governor. DeBoyer, R-Clay Township, was first elected to the state House in 2022 and previously served as the St. Clair County elections clerk. He […]
New hot-dog-eating contest, return of dinner with the fair queen court, and more coming up at the 2026 Manchester Community Fair
by Sara Swanson The 81st annual Manchester Community Fair is just around the corner, kicking off Tuesday, August 18, with the fair parade through downtown Manchester, and wrapping up on Saturday, August 22, with the rodeo and a performance by hometown band the Rifleman. Many old favorites will be returning but there are changes and […]
Losing Marsha
by Sara Swanson I am sad to announce the passing of Marsha Chartrand, a founder of the Manchester Mirror, my co-editor, and my friend. The paper would not have gotten off the ground without her involvement, and we will miss her knowledge of decades of Manchester history, newspaper industry experience, and moral compass. Although she […]
Multi-generational playspace going in at City Hall; many volunteers needed!
by Sara Swanson The City of Manchester has partnered with the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation, Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation, and KABOOM! to build a new adventure course, game area, and play equipment off of the lower parking lot of 912 City Rd, which houses City Hall, the Manchester District Library, and the Manchester […]
Peggy Allen inducted into Lions of Michigan Foundation Hall of Fame
by Sara Swanson On Saturday, August 1, Peggy Allen was inducted into the Lions of Michigan Foundation Hall of Fame during a ceremony held in Mount Pleasant. As a charter member and founder of the Manchester Lions Club 19 years ago, she quickly ascended the ranks to district governor and then to Lions of Michigan […]
