With COVID rising, Detroit closes classrooms; other districts may follow
By Ron French (Bridge) Detroit Public Schools Community District will switch to fully remote learning on Monday, in the wake of quickly rising COVID-19 cases and positivity rates in the city. The announcement early Thursday is significant statewide because Detroit’s school system, with 51,000 students, is the largest in Michigan, and because DPSCD Superintendent Nikolai Vitti has […]
Loved to death: Iconic Michigan lakeshores battered by crowds, waste
By Kelly House (Bridge) MUNISING — Kristine Kolbus understands why people flock to the popular trailhead near her property in the heart of the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. “I live in one of the most beautiful places in the world,” she said, “and I am truly blessed and I want other people to enjoy that.” […]
Enbridge sues Michigan over Line 5 shutdown order
by Kelly House (Bridge) Enbridge Energy is suing the State of Michigan in federal court in hopes of thwarting Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s quest to shut down the Line 5 petroleum pipeline. The Canadian company’s filing in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Michigan seeks an injunction against Whitmer’s shutdown orders. The […]
Manchester Community Schools moving to remote learning through November 30th
After reporting last Friday that one Klager Elementary student had tested positive for COVID-19, the district alerted families this afternoon that a Manchester High School student has also tested positive and that seven additional high school students are quarantining. Shortly after, families were informed that given the current rise in new community cases in our […]
Manchester District Library to return to curbside only
submitted by Manchester District Library Due to the rising number of COVID 19 cases in Washtenaw County and the immediate community, Manchester District Library will cease in-person services beginning Thursday, November 12, 2020. This includes both walk-in and by-appointment services. Curbside will continue to be offered for hold pickups, small print jobs, and faxing. Drop […]
Village submits petitions and paperwork to State Boundary Commission
Manchester took another step forward last week in the lengthy process of its quest to become a city. With the help of elected officials and approximately 20 volunteer citizens, about 280 signatures--nearly three times the number required--were collected on petitions that were circulated throughout the community, asking the State Boundary Commission to consider the question […]
MAHS Museum and Gift Shop open for Thursday night shopping!
In an attempt to maintain the Holiday traditions in Manchester in this year, the Historical Society Museum and Gift Shop will be participating in the Village’s Thursdays Before Christmas Event. The Historical Society will be open on Thursday November 5, 12, 19 and December 3, 10, and 17 from 5 - 8 pm. The Museum […]
Invasive Japanese stiltgrass found in Watkins Lake State Park and County Preserve
Invasive species Japanese stiltgrass, scientific name Microstegium vimineum, has been found in the Manchester Township portion of Watkins Lake State Park and County Preserve. Japanese stiltgrass was first reported in Michigan on September 1, 2016 in nearby Scio Township. Since then it has also been detected in Lenewee, Oakland, and Cass Counties. Japanese stiltgrass was […]
Drive-through Santa visit, Frosty Maze & more Christmas in the Village events announced
We reported last week that Christmas in the Village will be downsized this year in response to the COVID-19 pandemic but that a Manchester Resident Lighting Contest will be held and St. Thomas which usually holds a German Bake Sale at Freedom Township Hall during Christmas in the Village is planning to go ahead with […]
Drive-thru flu shot clinic rescheduled for Thursday
The Washtenaw County Health Department has rescheduled the drive-thru flu-shot clinic in Emanuel Church's parking lot, 324 West Main Street, for this Thursday, November 12 from 1 to 5:30 pm. Anyone over 6 months can get a flu shot at the event and there will be no out-of-pocket expense, but organizers do ask that you […]
