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Klager 1st grader’s artwork shown in Lansing and recognized with award!

Klager 1st grader’s artwork shown in Lansing and recognized with award!

submitted by Luther C. Klager Elementary School “Masterpiece Reimagined” was an event held recently by the Michigan Department of Education, Resource for Deaf and Hard…

MTFD yet to receive unexpected data center payment

MTFD yet to receive unexpected data center payment

by Sara Swanson With the large data center being built along US 12 in Saline Township in the news again this week, you may be…

2026 Fair Queen candidates announced

2026 Fair Queen candidates announced

submitted by Angie Schaible, Manchester Community Fair The fair is fast approaching. The Manchester Community Fair Queen contestants have been announced: Class of 2026 Abbi…

New student published books arriving at the Manchester District Library

New student published books arriving at the Manchester District Library

by Melissa Yekulis, Luther C. Klager Elementary School  On Friday, May 29, the first-grade classes…

Annual Field Day returns to Klager!

Annual Field Day returns to Klager!

by Melissa Yekulis, Luther C. Klager Elementary School On the afternoon Tuesday, May 27, the…

Manchester poster artist to be featured at visual art of music event in Chelsea

Manchester poster artist to be featured at visual art of music event in Chelsea

by Sara Swanson Manchester own concert poster artist, Jonathan K. Doyle will be a featured…

Klager kids perform a Campfire Sing-Along

Klager kids perform a Campfire Sing-Along

by Melissa Yekulis, Luther C. Klager Elementary School On Thursday, May 29, the gymnasium of…

WCC freezes in-district & lowers online tuition; will put millage renewal on ballot

WCC freezes in-district & lowers online tuition; will put millage renewal on ballot

submitted by Fran LeFort, Washtenaw Community College In an ongoing commitment to affordability, Washtenaw Community…

LARA releases consumer guide to help Michigan homeowners avoid costly home improvement mistakes

LARA releases consumer guide to help Michigan homeowners avoid costly home improvement mistakes

submitted by Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs As home improvement season ramps up…

WCRC roadwork in our area this week

WCRC roadwork in our area this week

submitted by Washtenaw County Road Commission Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) will be doing drainage…

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Michigan loves a ‘river story.’ But happy ending isn’t guaranteed

Michigan loves a ‘river story.’ But happy ending isn’t guaranteed

by Kelly House, Bridge Michigan  Michigan may be known as the Great Lakes state, but most of its residents have a…

Whitmer on 2028 presidential aspirations: ‘Never say never’

Whitmer on 2028 presidential aspirations: ‘Never say never’

by Janelle D. James, Bridge Michigan After telling Fox2 Thursday morning she had no plans to run for president in 2028,…

More volatile weather sparks new Michigan trend: tornado safe rooms

More volatile weather sparks new Michigan trend: tornado safe rooms

by Nate Miller, Bridge Michigan  In the 24 years since he founded Linden-based Patriot Builders, Charles Schultz has fielded countless demands…

Amid tax pressure, competition, marijuana may move out of rural Michigan

Amid tax pressure, competition, marijuana may move out of rural Michigan

by Elizabeth Dunham, Northern Michigan Journalism Collaborative, Bridge Michigan  In December, 62 people lost their jobs when a marijuana manufacturing plant…

As MSU president exits, what the heck is going on? We have (some) answers

As MSU president exits, what the heck is going on? We have (some) answers

by Kim Kozlowski (Bridge Michigan) It’s happening again: Michigan State University is losing another leader. President Kevin Guskiewicz announced Wednesday that…

Biz leaders push data centers, warning Michigan may miss ‘golden ticket’

Biz leaders push data centers, warning Michigan may miss ‘golden ticket’

by Simon D. Schuster, Bridge Michigan  MACKINAC ISLAND — Amid growing protests over data centers, business leaders who gathered for the…

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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