Thank you to online livestock auction buyers
submitted by Denise Blumenauer, Manchester Community Fair Due to the cancellation of the Manchester Community Fair, the youth exhibitors of the Manchester Swine and the Manchester Steer Club were looking for a way to market their livestock that they worked so hard to raise and train. The clubs worked with Sheridan Auction Service to create […]
Adult Learners Institute is making it happen
submitted by Joan Gaughan, Adult Learners Institute While the COVID-19 outbreak has made the fall schedule a bit more modest, the Adult Learners Institute is proud and happy to announce classes, both in person and virtually, where, as usual, you can stimulate your brain while making new friends. Beginning on September 23 and running until early […]
Obituary: Ray E. Wurster
Ray E. Wurster August 23, 1946-September 15, 2020 Ray Edward Wurster, age 74, of Manchester, MI, passed away on Tuesday, September 15, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born August 23, 1946 in Tecumseh, MI the son of Edward and Roena (Gieske) Wurster. He had lived in Manchester his entire life, […]
WCSO report: July/August 2020 police activity in Village of Manchester
Village of Manchester report, as provided by the Washtenaw County Sheriff's Office: During the month of July 2020, there were 133 calls for service. During this time 38 traffic stops were made, resulting in six citations. Noteworthy events in Manchester Village during the month of July include: July 2 - Deputies responded to the 300 […]
Stories of Wil: In Wil's words
Wil is a 13-year-old boy with Down syndrome. He is the little brother, by 20 months, to twin sisters, Katherine and Elizabeth. Wil’s mom, Christie, knew very little about Down syndrome when Wil was diagnosed shortly after his birth. It didn’t take long for Christie to realize how enriching life with Down syndrome is. Embracing […]
Letter to the Editor: Just the facts
9-10-2020 To The Editor: Yes, Manchester Village residents are going to be given the opportunity to decide how they will be governed, where their tax dollars should be spent, and what services they expect to receive from local governments. Sadly, the Manchester community is going to hear lots of rumors, incorrect information, and statements made […]
Judge: Enbridge can resume full operations on Michigan Line 5 pipeline
by Kelly House (Bridge) An Ingham County judge has given Enbridge Energy clearance to resume normal operations of Line 5 in the Straits of Mackinac, lifting a partial shutdown that had been in place for months after Enbridge discovered damage to an anchor support on the pipeline in June. Judge James Jamo approved the re-start […]
Michigan Supreme Court questions Whitmer’s ‘profound’ power during pandemic
by Jonathan Oosting (Bridge) LANSING — Michigan Supreme Court justices grilled Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s attorney for more than an hour and a half Wednesday, questioning the limits of her authority to take emergency actions without legislative approval during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. “It’s probably the largest claim of executive power that any governor has ever […]
Michigan colleges pass 1,000 COVID cases. Apparently, students like to party.
by Ron French, Robin Erb, Mike Wilkinson (Bridge) There are at least 1,226 current, confirmed cases of the coronavirus on Michigan college campuses, fueled by aggressive testing, partying and students visiting other campuses. And that, predicted one health official, could spill over to older, more vulnerable residents. Linda Vail, health officer for Ingham County, said […]
Outdoor visits now ‘expected’ at Michigan nursing homes, state says
by Robin Erb (Bridge) Michigan’s nursing homes can now allow outdoor visits — a long-awaited development for 34,000 residents who have been largely isolated inside nursing homes and other residential care facilities since COVID-19 hit Michigan six months ago. Proposals sent to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer last week also suggest another perk may soon follow: visitor […]
