Michigan primary 2020: What you need to know, where to vote, absentee rules
By Riley Beggin (Bridge) Michigan voters will head to the polls March 10 in the first major election since the state approved sweeping new voting rights in 2018. From presidential candidates to local millages, there will be plenty of options for voters to consider. So what do you need to know? We’ve got you covered. Who […]
Thousands want to draw Michigan’s political districts. Most are white men.
By Jonathan Oosting (Bridge) LANSING — More than 6,000 applicants already have volunteered to serve on a new independent redistricting commission that will redraw Michigan’s political boundaries for 2022 elections and beyond. A narrow majority of early applicants claim to be political independents, which excites officials. But most applicants are white and male, demographic imbalances […]
1.2 million Michiganders at risk of not being counted in 2020 Census
By Riley Beggin (Bridge) Many of Michigan’s largest counties are also those most likely to be undercounted in the 2020 Census, officials said last week. Wayne, Oakland, Macomb, Kent, Genesee, Washtenaw, Ingham, Kalamazoo, Ottawa, and Saginaw, collectively, are home to about two-thirds of Michigan’s population, including 1.2 million the U.S. Census Bureau considers “hard to […]
St. Joes to begin free shuttle bus route between Manchester and Chelsea
St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea is introducing a free public transportation initiative in Stockbridge and Manchester through the Western-Washtenaw Area Value Express (WAVE) service. As part of the agreement, the hospital has purchased a 12-person van with a wheel-chair lift, and will provide funding to support weekday shuttle service between Stockbridge, Manchester and Chelsea on scheduled […]
5HF handing over operation of the Manchester Wellness Center to schools
Last weekend rumors began circulating the community about the future of the Manchester Wellness Center. On Monday, a letter went out to members, stating that Manchester Community Schools (MCS) will be taking over management of the Manchester Wellness Center (MWC) from 5 Healthy Towns Foundation (5HF). 5HF and MCS released a joint statement, “For eight […]
DDA-Chamber meeting produces new ideas for downtown activities
submitted by Pat Vailliencourt, Downtown Development Authority About 25 people, including business and property owners, attended a meeting last Wednesday at the Village Council chambers to discuss how to coordinate community activities in the downtown and beyond. Three people from Stockbridge also attended the meeting to observe the brainstorming session, as that community is also […]
FIRST Robotics Team to sponsor Run Manchester for third year
Although there have been leadership changes in the Manchester FIRST Robotics Team this year, the team and its advisers are moving forward with plans for a third annual sponsorship of the traditional Run Manchester! "Run Manchester has been a 5K/10K for the past to years, including a free Kids Fun Run," according to a presentation […]
Worth Repeating nearly ready to open March 4
A "soft opening" is planned for the new Worth Repeating store, 110 E. Main Street, on Wednesday, March 4. Planned hours for the charity resale shop will be 11-5 Wednesday through Saturday. "Our Grand Opening will be in April, on a Saturday to be announced later," said lead organizer Pat Sahakian. "It will be a […]
Famed Fish Fry to fire up this Friday
Submitted by Betty Cummings Come and enjoy a delicious fish dinner each Friday in Lent (with the exception of Good Friday) from February 28 through April 3 from 4:30 to 7:00 pm at St. Mary Parish Center, 108 Madison Street (behind the Marathon gas station on Main Street in downtown Manchester). The menu includes fried […]
March brings new youth services librarian, student art show, and more
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library The Manchester District Library is delighted to welcome a new staff member this month. Stacia Serafin will come on board as the new MDL Youth Services Librarian on March 1st. Stacia received her undergraduate degree from Siena Heights University and will complete her master’s degree in Science and […]
