Eighth annual Purple Run set for Oct. 22 to eliminate domestic violence
submitted by Crystal Campbell, public information officer, Washtenaw County In recognition of Domestic Violence Month (October), U-M Division of Public Safety & Security, Ann Arbor Police Department, Washtenaw County Prosecutor’s Office, and SafeHouse Center will host its 8th Annual Purple Run on Saturday, October 22 at 8am at the Duderstadt Center on U-M Campus. The Annual Purple Run is an […]
Michigan approves $846 million in aggressive bid to attract new business
by Paula Gardner and Lauren GIbbons (Bridge Michigan) Michigan is intensifying efforts to bring more large-scale development to the state, voting Wednesday to add hundreds of millions of dollars to a fund that would sweeten how much it can offer “transformative” businesses in incentives. A bipartisan vote in the Michigan Legislature boosted the state’s business […]
Michigan may regulate sale of kratom, an herbal mix linked to overdoses
by Robin Erb (Bridge Michigan) Whether it’s harmful or helpful, addictive or medicinal, Michigan soon may regulate the herbal supplement kratom, making it illegal for minors and requiring licenses and product testing for anyone wishing to sell it. A Michigan bill, sponsored by State Rep. Lori Stone, D-Warren, several other Democrats and a Republican, swings […]
Federal judge nixes suit seeking Michigan public funds for private schools
by Isabel Lohman (Bridge Michigan) Michigan’s prohibition on public funding for private schools remains intact after a federal judge dismissed a legal challenge to that rule in the Michigan Constitution on Friday. The case, brought by five families with the support of the free-market Mackinac Center Legal Foundation, argued that Michigan’s constitutional ban on public funding for […]
Acorn continues to need community support
by Marsha Chartrand It’s been two years since Acorn Farmers’ Market & Café held a wildly successful fund-raiser in the midst of a pandemic. A $50,000 matching grant from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) for “Public Spaces, Community Places“ was earned when Acorn raised the first $50,000 from the Manchester community itself — providing […]
As vacant-building ordinance goes into effect, many have not registered
by Marsha Chartrand Manchester’s vacant building ordinance was adopted in early August and went into effect on August 21. As the 30-day registration period drew to a close on September 20, Village Manager Michael Sessions said that many building owners had not yet responded, despite a reminder that went out on Sept. 12. As of […]
Manchester Township Board considers allocation of ARPA funding, acts on fire department request
submitted by Sybil Kolon All board members were present at the September 13 township board meeting, as well as the preceding special meeting. Also present were fire chief Bill Scully and other members of the public. The purpose of the special meeting of the township board was to discuss allocation of the American Rescue Plan […]
Dutch continue to dominate on the gridiron!
by Marsha Chartrand Manchester got off to a strong start Friday night at home against Quincy, scoring 19 points in the first quarter to hold a strong lead that would last them for the rest of the game, in what Coach Ben Pack called a “victory (that) was a true team effort.“ Early on, a […]
