Michigan school leaders: We need answers from Lansing now to open
by Ron French (Bridge) Frustrated by inaction in Lansing and with the opening of school just weeks away, Michigan education leaders Thursday gave legislators an ultimatum: Cut a deal with Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to make schools safe and financially sound during the pandemic, or we’ll ask the governor to take action on her own. Four […]
Poll: 3 in 10 in Michigan reluctant to take a free COVID-19 vaccine
by Robin Erb (Bridge) If a COVID-19 vaccine were approved and available for free, 3 in 10 Michiganders would probably take a pass, according to a new survey. That’s a concern for health officials who say Michigan can’t beat the potentially deadly virus until the state develops herd immunity against it. Residents surveyed who said […]
Edenville Dam owners file for bankruptcy, blaming regulators for floods
by Mike Wilkinson, Kelly House (Bridge) Companies that operate a mid-Michigan dam that failed in May have filed for bankruptcy protection, blaming the regulators for the tragedy and nearby homeowners for failing to help pay for repairs. Facing a host of class-action lawsuits after massive floods damaged 2,500 homes around Midland, Boyce Hydro LLC and […]
Obituary: Robert C. Dunn
Robert Carter Dunn, 63, passed away Sunday, August 9, 2020 at his home in Manchester. He was born on November 2, 1956, in Welch, West Virginia to Jerry and Nina (Parson) Dunn. Rob graduated from Brighton High School in 1979. Rob worked for Martinrea in Manchester for the last 29 years, where he developed numerous […]
Obituary: Eugene N. Liedel
Eugene N. “Sonny” Liedel, 82, of Manchester passed away on Friday, August 7, 2020 in Ann Arbor. Born on August 23, 1937, in Monroe, he was the son of Eugene Carl and Ruth Hester (Morey) Liedel. On February 9, 1963, he was united in marriage to Flora Ann Brewer. Eugene served his country as an […]
Manchester Township sets virtual meeting, 8/11
Amid the corona virus crisis, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer issued Executive Order No. 2020-15 allowing local governments to hold meetings through remote access technology. The Township of Manchester regular meeting will be Tuesday, August 11, 2020 at 7:00 pm via telephone conference calling. To attend Manchester Township Board Meeting, the public may call 313- 209-3070 […]
2020 State Primary Election results
The Manchester area voted in the state primary today on county proposals, county positions including sheriff, a circuit court judge, a Republican candidate for State legislature, and a Republican candidate for county commissioner. Freedom township voted on a road millage and Sharon Township voted on a supervisor. While it was unclear going into the election, […]
Cisco -- Home and safe at last
Thanks to the many neighbors, friends, and complete strangers who took an interest and continued to help search for Cisco, the Earhart family's lost dog, he is home with his family and readjusting to his "new" life. "We couldn't have done this without the help and generosity of so many folks in the surrounding areas," […]
Planting with a purpose: An interview with Vince Ste. Marie
by Claire Pajka As I browsed the Water Resources Washtenaw County website for farms and resources where the public can buy native plants, I stumbled across a native nursery right here in the Manchester area. I interviewed Vince Ste. Marie, owner of Windy Rock Farm and Plants with Purpose over email here: “When was Windy […]
Acorn Farmers Market: A market for local meat
This letter is written to the community on behalf of the Acorn Farmers Market & Café, by Meghan Berry, the Acorn Market Manager. It is part of a series of articles submitted by the Acorn Board of Directors, to promote the Patronicity drive supporting the new market in Manchester. As of Monday morning, the drive […]
