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Homelessness in Manchester featured in documentary

Homelessness in Manchester featured in documentary

by Sara Swanson We reported earlier this spring that in February a film crew visited Manchester to film part of a documentary on homelessness in…

Riske to travel to Quebec this June to compete at MARS Bromont CCI

Riske to travel to Quebec this June to compete at MARS Bromont CCI

by Sara Swanson The MARS Bromont Rising U25 scholarship program announced last week that Manchester’s Jordan Riske was one of 10 riders selected to receive…

Farm Lab returns to Luther C. Klager Elementary School

Farm Lab returns to Luther C. Klager Elementary School

by Melissa Yekulis, Klager Elementary The children of Luther C. Klager Elementary School were treated…

New Little Free Library installed at Emanuel Church

New Little Free Library installed at Emanuel Church

by Brenda Bancroft, Used Book Sale Coordinator, Friends of the Manchester District Library The Friends…

20th Century Women’s Club: a place for conversation, community, and, yes, good snacks

20th Century Women’s Club: a place for conversation, community, and, yes, good snacks

Why the 20th Century Women’s Club of Manchester is Worth a Look and an invitation…

Showers of Easter blessings from St. Mary Catholic Church and Beta Pi Master Sorority

Showers of Easter blessings from St. Mary Catholic Church and Beta Pi Master Sorority

submitted by Cathy Moore, Manchester Family Service  Manchester Family Service has been blessed each year…

WCRC: Grass Lake Road culvert replacement extended

WCRC: Grass Lake Road culvert replacement extended

submitted by Washtenaw County Road Commission The Washtenaw County Road Commission has extended the daytime…

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Psychedelics move into the spotlight. What to know in Michigan

Psychedelics move into the spotlight. What to know in Michigan

by Robin Erb, Bridge Michigan Psychedelic drugs may be having a moment in Michigan and nationwide. In April, President Donald Trump…

Michigan farms ‘losing money on every acre’ as war spikes costs

Michigan farms ‘losing money on every acre’ as war spikes costs

by Ron French, Bridge Michigan MONROE — On a windy April morning, John Delmotte’s eyes focus on a conveyer belt loading corn…

Supreme Court ruling may change Michigan redistricting for years to come

Supreme Court ruling may change Michigan redistricting for years to come

by Hayley Harding, Votebeat A U.S. Supreme Court decision in a major redistricting case Wednesday reshaped the Voting Rights Act, raising…

They sought help for son with mental illness. He ended up in jail

They sought help for son with mental illness. He ended up in jail

by Lauren Gibbons, Bridge Michigan  GRAND HAVEN — With their son in the throes of a mental health crisis last November,…

Federal grant revives Michigan farmer suicide prevention program — for now

Federal grant revives Michigan farmer suicide prevention program — for now

by Ron French, Bridge Michigan  A suicide prevention program for Michigan farmers that was defunded by the state last year is…

Michigan Supreme Court moves to curb courthouse immigration arrests

Michigan Supreme Court moves to curb courthouse immigration arrests

by Lauren Gibbons, Bridge Michigan The Michigan Supreme Court this week adopted a new rule aiming to limit law enforcement’s ability…

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Windy start to new Sunday Farmers Market!

Windy start to new Sunday Farmers Market!

by Sara Swanson It was a windy start to the brand new Sunday Farmers Market last weekend! While still holding the long-running market on Adrian…

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Calendula: an edible, medicinal, and beautiful flower!

Calendula: an edible, medicinal, and beautiful flower!

by Sara Swanson, Manchester Seed Library This year the Manchester Seed Library is participating in One…

How to handle winter driving emergencies

August 2025 Gardening Advice

July 2025 Gardening Advice