Desperate for child social workers, Michigan tries new tack: $20K for college
by Robin Erb (Bridge Michigan) Michigan desperately needs social workers to take on some of the toughest and least coveted jobs in the field 鈥 protecting children from abuse and neglect, working with families in crisis, and developing strong foster families. Now the state offering students cold hard cash if they sign onto these roles. […]
Wanted: Teacher on remote Michigan island. Can鈥檛 leave in winter without plane
by Isabel Lohman (Bridge Magazine) BOIS BLANC ISLAND 鈥 School starts in a month. The kids are ready. The building is clean. Just one problem: This island’s four-student school doesn’t have a teacher. They may not get one,聽leaving the future of the about 90-year-old schoolhouse in doubt. School districts in Michigan and across the country聽have […]
Thousands of Michigan votes may not count in Tuesday primary. Here why
by Haley Harding, Votebeat (For Bridge Michigan) Every other August in Michigan, thousands of votes are rejected because the voters didn鈥檛 pay attention to the directions on their primary ballot, or didn鈥檛 understand them. The problem occurs when voters do something called 鈥渃rossover voting,鈥 where, intentionally or otherwise, they vote for candidates from different parties […]
Manchester Community Fair getting ready to kick off with old traditions, new events
by Marsha Chartrand 鈥淢ichigan Biggest little fair鈥 is ready and rarin鈥 to go for the week of August 6 through August 10. Lots of new events are planned and lots of traditional events are ready to return. Tuesday kicks off the week with the parade beginning at 6:30pm. Prizes will be awarded for decorated floats, […]
Senior/Community center fundraising project is nearing its goal
by Marsha Chartrand 鈥淚t hard to believe,鈥 says Pat Vailliencourt, head of the Patronicity Campaign attempting to raise funds to renovate the new senior citizens quarters at City Hall. With 37 more days to raise $50,000, the Manchester Area Senior Citizens Council is literally getting closer every minute. Once the full $50,000 is raised, a […]
WCSO May 2024 police services monthly report
As reported by Lt. Alan Hunt, WCSO During the month of May there were 163 calls for service in the City of Manchester. During this time, 79 traffic stops were made, resulting in 17 citations. Noteworthy events in the City of Manchester during the month included: On May 6, a Collaboration Deputy responded to the […]
Global technology outage impacts flights, health care systems in Michigan
by Janelle D. James & Robin Erb (Bridge Michigan) A massive global technology outage Friday has disrupted computers at several hospitals, police phone lines and operations at Detroit border crossings. The confusion began Friday as computer systems throughout metro Detroit were updated by a global cybersecurity company, CrowdStrike. Officials stated that the software system caused […]
Obituary: Phyllis Carty Meranuck
Phyllis Carty Meranuck, 79, of Manchester, took her final breaths peacefully and with grace, Tuesday, July 9, 2024, with her children, spouse, and two dogs by her side at Brookdale Memory Care in Ann Arbor. Phyllis was born on March 11, 1945, in Ypsilanti, Mich., to Howard and Bernadine (Peters) Carty. An only child, she […]
Crowdfunding campaign launched for the Manchester Area Senior Center and Community Events Center
by Marsha Chartrand The Manchester Area Senior Citizens Council (MASCC) has established a $50,000 goal to win a matching grant through Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC)’s Public Spaces Community Places initiative. The button was officially pushed at 10am on Wednesday, July 3, by Pat Vailliencourt, who is chairing the 60-day Patronicity Michigan-based crowdfunding campaign. The […]
Northville Concours d鈥橢legance to visit Manchester
submitted article On Saturday, July 13, 2024, Manchester will be featured on the Northville Concours d鈥橢legance Driving Tour. More than 25 fine vehicles will line the streets of Manchester downtown between the hours of noon and 2pm. Northville Concours d鈥橢legance is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization geared toward inspiring the next generation of automotive enthusiasts. 鈥淣orthville […]
