Michiganders get nine new 鈥業 Voted鈥 stickers for the November election
by Jenelle D. James (Bridge Michigan) In an election year filled with memes and 鈥渧ibes,鈥 even the traditional 鈥淚 Voted鈥 sticker is getting a makeover. Michigan has approved nine new stickers that voters can wear after casting their ballots. The winning entries in the state first 鈥淚 Voted鈥 design contest range from funny and cute […]
Executive order signed in Michigan prioritizing grants for high-wage projects
by Josh Boak, Associated Press (via Bridge Michigan) President聽Joe Biden聽on Friday signed an executive order for federal grants that will prioritize projects with labor agreements, wage standards, and benefits such as access to child care and apprenticeship programs. Biden said the ideas in his order 鈥渁re common sense.” 鈥淓conomists have long believed that these good […]
Lifesaving doula services expanding for Michigan moms with help of Medicaid
by Daniel Schoenherr (Bridge Michigan) Every expectant parent should have access to a doula, Michigan maternal care experts say. But the parents who need those childbirth companions the most have historically had the least access. It the sort of service that medical leaders believe could save lives in Detroit. Doulas provide information and support to […]
As University of Michigan classes resume, so do pro-Palestinian demonstrations
by Isabel L0hman (Bridge Michigan) As the school year begins, pro-Palestinian demonstrators are continuing their calls for the University of Michigan to 鈥渄ivest鈥 from financial investments that demonstrators say benefit Israel and its military. On Wednesday, demonstrators held a 鈥渄ie-in鈥 at a聽university welcome event聽where students can meet different student groups. It was the third day […]
Michigan plots 鈥榙rone zone鈥 to test package delivery tech of the future
by Paula Gardner (Bridge Michigan) Michigan aims to establish a 鈥渄rone zone鈥 running from Alpena to Camp Grayling in early 2025, creating a six-mile wide airspace to test technology it hopes ultimately will help make large-scale drone deliveries routine. The new drone corridor 鈥 the first in the state 鈥 will allow unmanned aircraft to […]
鈥楲et鈥榮 Gather鈥 for a unique vendor show
by Marsha Chartrand Heather Rathburn grew up on a mini farmstead that has always had a bit of a flavor of Greenfield Village to it. Her dad, Bob Mottice, has enjoyed building several buildings from the ground up, as well as restoring and rebuilding a number of vintage buildings on their property over the years, […]
Local Edward Jones branch office helps animals near and far
by Marsha Chartrand Again this year, Manchester Edward Jones branch office is doing a Day of Caring to give back to a cause that close to their heart and their home 鈥 The Humane Society of Huron Valley. Tammy James, branch administrator for Edward Jones鈥揅FP庐 Colleen Newton, is organizing this effort for the office and […]
WCSO July 2024 police services monthly report
As reported by Lt. Alan Hunt, WCSO During the month of July there were 120 calls for service in the City of Manchester. During this time, 62 traffic stops were made, resulting in 5 citations. Noteworthy events in the City of Manchester during the month included: On July 5, a Collaboration Deputy responded to the […]
Come discover your natural world at the Eddy Discovery Center in September
submitted by Patrick Muldoon, Waterloo Natural History Association Program Coordinator The Gerald E. Eddy Discovery Center is located at 17030 Bush Rd, Chelsea, Mich., just 10 minutes north of Sharon Township, in the Waterloo Recreation Area. Public programs for September 2024 are sponsored by the Waterloo Natural History Association. Advanced reservations are required for all […]
Businesses fear worst from Michigan new sick time law. Will lawmakers act?
by Paula Gardner & Jordyn Hermani (Bridge Michigan) Michigan is聽readying聽an expanded聽paid sick time law聽that will cover nearly all employees in the state and become one of the most sweeping in the nation when it takes effect early next year. To worker advocates, the changes resulting from a聽recent court ruling聽are long overdue and will help the […]
