Manchester UMC offers two free movie nights
submitted by Manchester United Methodist Church This summer there will be two opportunities to gather for an evening of free movies and snacks with the return of Movie Nights at Manchester United Methodist Church, 501 Ann Arbor St, Manchester (the church next to Klager Elementary). On Friday, July 28, we’re planning an indoor showing of Madagascar: […]
Okey celebration set for July 30
by Marsha Chartrand A celebration open house in honor of and gratitude for the many contributions of Dr. Monty and Dr. JoAnn Okey to the Manchester community will be held in the large pavilion at Carr Park on Sunday, July 30, from noon to 3pm. Over the years, the couple and their family of six […]
Michigan’s largest veteran event plans for sixth year
submitted by VETLIFE Back for its sixth year, VETLIFE is once again hosting the largest veteran event in the state of Michigan. Vet Fest, presented by VETLIFE, draws over 3,000 veterans annually along with their immediate family members. The purpose of Vet Fest is to bring veterans together to enjoy camaraderie and connect them to […]
WCRC Road projects July 17–21
by Marsha Chartrand The Washtenaw County Road Commission continues its work in the Manchester area this week, with new and ongoing projects in Manchester, Freedom, Bridgewater, and Sharon Townships. In Bridgewater, dust control operations will affect many unpaved local roads with intermittent lane restrictions. This work is expected to continue through July 27. Manchester Township […]
Michigan probes Consumers Energy over broken meters, inflated bill claims
by Janelle D. James (Bridge Michigan) Michigan regulators are investigating Consumers Energy Co. for broken meters, potential over-billing and delayed services. The electric company has been under scrutiny for months because of power outages and rate increases. In February, more than 700,000 customers of Consumers and DTE Energy, a separate company, lost their power, some for more than […]
Michigan to launch major teacher recruitment and training effort in fall
by Isabel Lohman (Bridge Michigan) Michigan is betting big on a new effort to help people become teachers by covering learning expenses and providing mentorship from experienced teachers. Talent Together, a state-funded group of 48 intermediate school districts, is working with nine university teacher preparation programs to train more people to become certified teachers in Michigan, […]
Whitmer population council adds youth, lowers average age of members to 52
by Jonathan Oosting (Bridge Michigan) Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s new council tasked with growing the state’s population got a little younger and more bipartisan on Thursday as she announced new appointments for the group’s first major meeting. Whitmer added three state lawmakers as voting members on the Growing Michigan Together Council, including 23-year-old Democratic Rep. Alabas […]
New sights and scenes at the Chicken Broil in 2023
by Marsha Chartrand Even after 70 years, there can always be something new at the Manchester Chicken Broil. And in its 70th year, some new partnerships are developing, new activities are in store for the kids, and new Chicken Broil merchandise will be available on the field only the day of the Broil! Don’t miss […]
