Michigan could decide presidency. These are the facts that shape our state.
By Joel Kurth & Mike Wilkinson (Bridge Special Report) Once again, Michigan is one of a few swing states that could decide the 2020 presidential election. And once again, The Center for Michigan and Bridge Magazine are dedicated to fact-based, nonpartisan coverage of the elections for president, the 110 House of Representatives seats as well […]
Council hears public questions on city status
During the regular "Special Session on City Status" last Monday night, the Manchester Village Council received some feedback from the public. To start the discussion, Village President Pat Vailliencourt shared with Council that, "We are still waiting for an update from the State Boundary Commission, in response to their questions regarding consistent documentation of a […]
County Board of Commissioners opts not to dissolve Road Commission; instead explores adding members
The Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners (BOC) announced last fall that they were reviewing the governance structure of the Washtenaw County Road Commission. One option being considered was dissolving the Road Commission. That BOC has set that option aside, at least for now, and are focusing on other options. For the past 100 years, the […]
Manchester area residents asked to take broadband survey to correct inaccurate FCC map
Manchester area residents living in Manchester, Freedom, Sharon and Bridgewater Townships are being asked to help the Washtenaw County Broadband Taskforce better map broadband coverage by completing a short survey. The county studied broadband coverage for more than a year and at the end of 2018 released their findings which concluded that 18% of Manchester […]
Supers accepts award for integrative STEM
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) workers play a key role in the sustained growth of the world economy. Increasing science literacy and enabling a new generation of innovators, is a huge responsibility placed on educators today. STEM teaching and learning engages students to equip them with critical thinking, problem solving, creative and collaborative skills. […]
DDA hosting Make It Manchester 2020 brainstorming session
The Manchester Downtown Development Authority (DDA) will be hosting a brainstorming session for the community, Wednesday, February 19th at 7 pm in the Village Room, (lower level) 912 City Road. The focus of the meeting, co-sponsored by the DDA and Chamber, will be how the DDA, Chamber of Commerce, and 3rd Thursday group can work […]
Adult Learners Institute announces classes for winter/spring
submitted by Joan Gaughan, Adult Learners Institute The holiday decorations have been put away, the kids’ toys have either been abandoned or broken or both, and your diet went south a long time ago but you didn’t. So what’s next? Winter ALI classes, of course! Beginning February 24, veteran instructors as well as exciting newcomers […]
Manchester Junior/Senior High School 2019-2020 2nd quarter Honor Roll
Manchester Jr./Sr. High School has announced its honor rolls for the 1st quarter of the 2019 - 2020 school year. Congratulations to all of the students on the honor roll! Manchester Senior High High Honors 12th Grade Alexa, Payton L Ball, Mikayla A Bargardi, Natalie F Baron, Annelise M Blumenauer, Hayley E Blumenauer, Lee D […]
Unique instrumentation to highlight Riverfolk's next concert
Have you ever heard of a kanun (prounounced: kah-noon)? You may not be the only one who hasn't; but you can see one in person in Manchester later this month! This ancient Middle-Eastern harp, dating back to the fifth century, is sometimes considered the "grand-daddy of the piano," according to master kanun player Ara Topouzian, […]
Superintendents' Association releases anti-racist commitment statement
submitted by the Washtenaw Intermediate School District After the recent occurrence of overtly racist incidents in Washtenaw County garnering national attention, the Washtenaw Superintendents’ Association (WSA) has issued a statement condemning these acts of racism and solidifying their commitment to anti-racism within all local public schools. WSA represents the superintendents of the Washtenaw Intermediate School […]
