House Speaker Matt Hall threatens budget stall over impasse with Senate Dems
by Simon D. Schuster, Bridge Michigan LANSING — GOP House Speaker Matt Hall is threatening to hold up Michigan state budget unless Democrats in the state Senate start passing some of his caucus’ priorities, raising the specter of the second straight year of protracted budget negotiations. Hall priorities are far from Democrat interests: They include […]
More people are using AI for medical advice. Here what to know
by Nate Miller, Bridge Michigan Type health symptoms into your phone or laptop, and one of numerous artificial intelligence models will spit out potential diagnoses and treatments in seconds. But Dr. ChatGPT isn’t ready to replace your family physician just yet. Nearly 1 out of every 3 adults reported asking artificial intelligence for health advice, […]
Manchester Market no longer carrying Noggle beef but there are still plenty of ways to purchase it!
by Sara Swanson Since it opening, Manchester Market had a partnership with Manchester Township Noggle Farms, processing the steers in-house and selling the local beef to their customers. At the end of May, the Manchester Market announced they would stop carrying Noggle beef, stating, “The amount of labor we were spending on handling and processing […]
Manchester Wellness Coalition May meeting: WAVE use is up, suicide prevention panel, and CRC moves for the summer
by Colleen A. McKenney The Manchester Wellness Coalition (MWC), part of the 5 Healthy Towns, met on June 2, 2026, for their May monthly meeting that was moved for the Memorial Day holiday. They will still meet on June 23 for their regular June meeting as well. The coalition members explained that anyone is welcome […]
Community Day returns to Luther C. Klager Elementary School
by Melissa Yekulis, Luther C. Klager Elementary School The annual Community Day returned to Luther C. Klager Elementary School on the last Thursday of the school year. Community Day is an event that invites local community and business leaders to come to the school to teach the children about their jobs and services that they […]
Pioneer day and story hour scheduled for Sharon Mills County Park
by Sara Swanson Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation have back-to-back events scheduled next week at Sharon Mills County Park, located at 5701 Sharon Hollow Rd. On Tuesday, June 16, from 4pm to 7pm, learn what life was like for the early settlers of Sharon Hollow in the 1830s and how their experiences shaped their community, […]
Millie Coffeehouse holding open-mic nights
by Sara Swanson In addition to the longstanding Wednesday open-mic nights at the Village Tap, Manchester-area residents have another opportunity to try out their music, poetry, storytelling, and stand-up comedy. Millie Coffeehouse, located at 227 E Main St, held their first open-mic night on Saturday, May 30, from 4pm to 7pm, and it went so […]
Pop-up concert in downtown Manchester to celebrate the First Amendment
by Sara Swanson Downtown business owners have come together to sponsor a pop-up concert, RISE UP * SING OUT MANCHESTER, to celebrate the First Amendment on Flag Day, Sunday, June 14, from 5:30pm to 7pm, at the Manchester Mill on the Water, 201 E Main St. Live performers include Judy Banker, Daryl Blair, Paula D., […]
Do and don’t of cemetery headstone cleaning hands-on workshop in Bridgewater
by Sara Swanson A unique workshop is coming up in Bridgewater, Saturday, June 27, from 10am to noon. Learn the do and don’ts of cleaning headstones and also why it matters so much to use the right materials, and to get permission before you clean. The workshop is free and will be hosted by Morgan […]
Meals on Wheels volunteer drivers needed for Manchester
by Colleen A. McKenney Meal on Wheels provides meals to the elderly and homebound twice a week in the Manchester area. This service is provided by the Chelsea Senior Center but currently they are in need of Manchester-area delivery volunteers! Carol Wotring, executive director of the Community Resource Center, provided the following details: Delivery drivers […]
