Obituary: Monica Jean Horodeczny
Monica Jean Horodeczny, 70, from Manchester, Mich., passed away on Thursday, January 16, 2025, at Mission Point of Jackson from her battle with Parkinson’s disease. Monica’s family and friends will gather from 4pm to 8pm, on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, with Rosary at 7:30 pm, and from 10–11am, on January 23, 2025, at Eineder Funeral […]
Donihue of Manchester named to SNHU’s president’s list
submitted by Southern New Hampshire University Taylor Donihue of Manchester (48158) has been named to Southern New Hampshire University’s (SNHU) fall 2024 president’s list. The fall term runs from September to December. Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.700 and above for the reporting term are named to the president’s […]
Sprunk and Durussel named to dean’s list at Kettering University
submitted by Kettering University Kettering University congratulates more than 260 students named to the fall 2024 dean’s list, including Jaxon Durussel and Jozef Sprunk of Manchester, Mich. The dean’s list recognizes overall academic performance based on the student’s term grade point average (GPA). To be eligible for the dean’s list, students must satisfy the following […]
Swanson named to EMU dean’s list for fall term
by Sara Swanson Oscar Swanson from Manchester was named among the students who qualified for Eastern Michigan University’s fall 2024 dean’s list. Swanson is a freshman in the Honors College. Recipients of the honor are undergraduate students who carry a minimum of 10 credit hours and maintain a 3.5 or above grade point average (out […]
Public notice: City of Manchester
City of Manchester — Job Posting Job Description Position: Part-time Drinking Water / Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Summary The Part-time Drinking Water / Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator is to perform functions within the Department of Public Works (DPW) and routine lab tests and analysis and maintenance to ensure the efficient and effective operation of the […]
What furor over drab Gaylord land says about Michigan’s energy transition
by Kelly House (Bridge Michigan) GAYLORD — For generations, few paid much attention to the unremarkable plots of trees and grasslands on the edge of town. Over the years, red pines were planted, logged and replanted. Utility transmission lines sprung up, along with oil and gas wells and the occasional human visitor. So it went for […]
Who funds Michigan lawmakers? Most get cash from PACs, not voters they represent
by Simon D. Schuster (Bridge Michigan) LANSING — Local voters send representatives to the Michigan Capitol, but outside donors are far more likely to send those lawmakers checks. A new Bridge Michigan analysis of campaign finance disclosures shows most lawmakers elected to the state House last year received only a small fraction of their political […]
Are Michigan population woes improving? Moving data offers signs of hope
by Mike Wilkinson (Bridge Michigan) Michigan’s battle with the border is improving, with two national moving companies reporting that fewer people are relocating out of the state. Both United and Atlas van lines, in December and January reports, still show moves out of Michigan still outnumber those coming into the state. But the gap has […]
Megan DeLeeuw awarded WCCD’s 2024 Distinguished Service Award
by Sara Swanson A Manchester-area resident will be recognized this coming Thursday for her long-term commitment and dedication to advancing the Washtenaw County Conservation District’s (WCCD) mission at their 77th Annual Celebration. Megan DeLeeuw will be presented with the WCCD’s 2024 Distinguished Service Award! From the Washtenaw County Conservation District: Megan DeLeeuw served as WCCD’s […]
