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2024 has been a year of accomplishments for our City

2024 has been a year of accomplishments for our City

by Marsha Chartrand “In addition to our normal business of budgeting, working with our businesses and nonprofits on events, maintaining our community, and running the…

MHS students traveled to state capitol to present at Student Technology Showcase

MHS students traveled to state capitol to present at Student Technology Showcase

by Sara Swanson Students from Manchester Jr./Sr. High School were one of 25 teams of students selected from all over Michigan to bring cutting-edge and…

Land Preservation report, new firefighter, and allocating ARP money at the Manchester Township Board Meeting

Land Preservation report, new firefighter, and allocating ARP money at the Manchester Township Board Meeting

by Sybil Kolon All board members were present at the December 10 board meeting except…

Meet Manchester Community Schools’ new Director of Special Education

Meet Manchester Community Schools’ new Director of Special Education

submitted by Dr. Brad Bezeau, superintendent, Manchester Community Schools The Manchester Community Schools is pleased…

2025 Historical Calendars now on the shelves at local businesses

2025 Historical Calendars now on the shelves at local businesses

by Marsha Chartrand So you need a last-minute Christmas gift? Just in time for the…

Final call for 21–24-year-old Manchester residents to earn a tuition-free degree from WCC through Michigan Reconnect

Final call for 21–24-year-old Manchester residents to earn a tuition-free degree from WCC through Michigan Reconnect

by Sara Swanson Ahead of the December 31 deadline, the Michigan Department of Lifelong Education,…

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New for 2025: A cap on drug prices for nearly 2 million older Michiganders

New for 2025: A cap on drug prices for nearly 2 million older Michiganders

by Robin Erb (Bridge Michigan) More than 1.9 million Michigan seniors may get a big break on drug costs in 2025.…

Ann Arbor hopes to bring rooftop solar to the masses by creating a utility

Ann Arbor hopes to bring rooftop solar to the masses by creating a utility

by Kelly House (Bridge Michigan) In the shadow of a presidential election dominated by rhetoric about job-killing EVs and the virtues…

Michigan eggs must be cage-free by 2025 as new sales law takes effect

Michigan eggs must be cage-free by 2025 as new sales law takes effect

by Janelle D. James (Bridge Michigan) As you do your holiday shopping, you may notice new signs in Michigan grocery stores…

Whooping cough cases skyrocket in Michigan, as vaccinations decline

Whooping cough cases skyrocket in Michigan, as vaccinations decline

by Ron French  (Bridge Michigan) Cases of pertussis, commonly known as whooping cough, have jumped 14-fold since 2023, alarming state health…

$90M data center tax break plan headed to Gov. Whitmer after final passage

$90M data center tax break plan headed to Gov. Whitmer after final passage

by Kelly House (Bridge Michigan) The Michigan Senate has approved a plan to provide multimillion-dollar tax breaks to tech companies that…

Dems go it alone in Michigan House, where chaotic meeting ends in lame-duck limbo

Dems go it alone in Michigan House, where chaotic meeting ends in lame-duck limbo

by Simon D. Schuster (BridgeMichigan) Over 12 hours in a half-empty chamber Friday, Michigan House lawmakers passed a litany of legislation…

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Public notice: Manchester Community Schools

Public notice: Manchester Community Schools

Notice to Bidders Manchester Community Schools Invitation to Bid Manchester Community Schools has posted invitations to…

Public notice: City of Manchester

Public notice: City of Manchester

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August 2024 Gardening Advice

August 2024 Gardening Advice

submitted by Jennifer Fairfield, Garden Mill How has your garden been growing this year? If some…

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