Liberal judges tighten grip on Michigan Supreme Court as sentencing cases loom
by Lauren Gibbons (Bridge Michigan) Gov. Gretchen Whitmer appointment of Court of Appeals Judge Noah Hood last month to the Michigan Supreme Court solidified the Democratic Party near-total majority of nominees to the state highest court. In the next few months, the court is expected to consider a docket that is heavy on criminal justice, […]
New bank coming to Manchester
by Marsha Chartrand Bank Michigan has been a cornerstone of community banking for over a century. With locations in Onsted, Brooklyn, and Ann Arbor, Bank Michigan, founded in 1907 as Onsted State Bank (subsequently OSB Community Bank, and now 鈥淏ank Michigan鈥 to better reflect its roots and its focus), is excited to announce the opening […]
Photos: Brewery Open House a success despite weather
photos and captions by Marsha Chartrand It seems that even cold and rain in the spring is no deterrent to Manchester when it comes to music, freshly brewed beer, and tacos on the streets of downtown. Manchester Brewing block party on Sunday was an unqualified success, according to Jason Cooper, owner. It was a beehive […]
Senate Dems want $1B more for Michigan schools, call cuts 鈥榙angerous鈥
by Jordyn Hermani (Bridge Michigan) Senate Democrats say they鈥檙e hoping to pump an additional $1 billion into Michigan public schools this year in an effort to cut class sizes, increase funding to at-risk students and bolster teacher pay. The effort would put even more money into schools than what Gov. Gretchen Whitmer聽pitched聽at the top of […]
Michigan proof-of-citizenship question fails to gain House support
by Hayley Harding, Votebeat (for Bridge Michigan) An attempt to get a proof-of-citizenship requirement for would-be voters onto the 2026 ballot failed along party lines Thursday in the Michigan House 鈥 a blow to the GOP-backed effort, but likely not the final word. The measure would require new Michigan voters 鈥 and almost certainly some […]
Trump, joined by Whitmer, announces new jets for Selfridge
by Lauren Gibbons (Bridge Michigan) President Donald Trump on Tuesday announced that Selfridge Air National Guard Base will receive 21 F-15EX Eagle II fighters to replace a fleet of retiring jets. 鈥淚鈥檝e come in person to lay to rest any doubts about Selfridge,鈥 Trump said at the Harrison Township base, hours before a planned speech […]
Manchester Veteran receives installation of new roof聽
by Marsha Chartrand Earth Day was more than just another day for U.S. Marine Corps veteran Don Dettling. Dettling received a new roof on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, from Palmer Construction out of Lansing, an Owens Corning Platinum Roofing Contractor, as part of the Owens Corning Roof Deployment Project. Through a partnership with Habitat for […]
Hillsdale Gina Relays and Leslie Dual recap; Fletcher breaks school record in discus
submitted by Michael Coltre We didn鈥檛 have any school records on Saturday, April 19, in Hillsdale, but we got to run on a mondo track and the performances were outstanding. The Jump Crews were really leveling up with their efforts. It appears just about everyone on the team had a PR in something at […]
School offers peek at ‘science of reading.’ Can it boost scores in Michigan?
by Isabel Lohmann (Bridge Michigan) 聽In a first grade classroom in Stockbridge, 18 students sit on a rug while they say out loud the sounds different letter combinations make. They shout together the sounds of 鈥渟m-,鈥 鈥-xt,鈥 鈥-lk,鈥 鈥-nch,鈥 as teacher Brittany Floyd stands in front of a colorful whiteboard, rehearsing with them. Soon, they鈥檒l […]
Native plant sales are popping up around Michigan. Find one near you
by Laura Herberg (Bridge Magazine) It the time of year in Michigan when spring blossoms are blooming, the daffodils and tulips are out, and native plant sales are popping up! Native species 鈥 plants from the area that have evolved with the local ecosystem 鈥 have a lot of benefits. They can provide a place […]
