Lead line project making progress despite pitfalls
by Marsha Chartrand The City of Manchester was able to obtain an earmark in the State of Michigan’s budget that resulted in $300,000 for lead line replacement, thanks to the efforts of State Senator Jeff Irwin. In September, City Council agreed that the replacement of lead water lines would continue, using an outside contractor, Salenbien […]
Public Notice: City of Manchester
CITY OF MANCHESTER PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING December 9, 2024, 7:00 P.M. Notice is hereby given that the Manchester City Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Monday, December 9, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. at the Manchester City Hall, 912 City Rd, Manchester, MI 48158. The purpose of the public hearing is […]
GM layoffs in Michigan an ‘unmistakable sign the auto industry is slowing’
by Paula Gardner (Bridge Magazine) Another round of layoffs from Michigan-based automakers came Friday when General Motors announced cuts to its salaried workforce in Warren. The automaker said it will trim 1,000 global jobs, with the bulk to come from the GM Global Tech Center in Michigan’s third largest city. Some of the jobs also will […]
Has Michigan governor race begun? Duggan spurs speculation. Here’s who might run
by Simon D. Schuster (Bridge Michigan) With the dust barely settled on the 2024 election, Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan announced Wednesday he won’t run for a fourth term in 2025, accelerating speculation about a possible 2026 gubernatorial run. Duggan is just one in a long list of candidates already positioning themselves for potential runs to […]
Give an organ, get a $10,000 Michigan tax credit
by Janelle D. James (Bridge Michigan) Live organ donors in Michigan can get a tax credit of as much as $10,000 starting next year to reimburse them for expenses related to the procedure. The credit is for costs such as child care, transportation and lodging, as well as lost wages. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed House Bill 4361 into […]
Boil water advisory ended
submitted by City of Manchester The City of Manchester has received the testing results back from the lab. All results came back good. All residents may resume drinking the water. The boil water notice has been canceled. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact City Manager Michael Sessions at (734) 428-7877. We apologize […]
Obituary: Patrick K. Walz
Patrick Kirk Walz, 50, from Manchester, Michigan, unexpectedly passed away on Wednesday, November 13, 2024. Patrick’s family and friends will gather from 4 to 8pm with a Rosary at 7:30pm on Monday, November 18, 2024, at Eineder Funeral Homes — Manchester Chapel. Tuesday, November 19, 2024, visitation is to begin at 9am at Eineder Funeral […]
Boil water order in effect Nov. 13–15
submitted by City of Manchester At around 9:30am on November 13, 2024, the City of Manchester had to depressurize the water main that services the homes on the red area of the map. The depressurization occurred due to the accidental removal of a water line that was pulled out of the water main. To safely […]
PBS Detroit to feature Manchester author, playwright next month
by Marsha Chartrand “We’ve come a long way and our Journey with Mrs. Kelly keeps getting better,” says Breeda (Kelly) Miller. Mark your calendars for the Detroit PBS premiere of “Mrs. Kelly’s Journey Home,” broadcast on the local PBS station on Monday, December 16, at 8pm. Woo-hoo! It’s really happening! And Manchester itself gets its […]
“Dozens” of harpists to grace Blacksmith Shop this weekend
submitted by Jim Horton Hi, folks, giving a head’s up — if you want a special kind of concert, come over to the Manchester Blacksmith Shop on Friday night, November 15. The concert begins at 7:30pm. The musicians in the Harp Department at Michigan State University are presenting a unique showcase of music on the […]
