St. Mary Church sets program beginning Feb. 13
submitted by Bill Kwolek, St. Mary Church, Manchester St. Mary Church invites all to the “Rescue Project,“ a series of nine video sessions for adults and teens presented by Michigan’s popular speaker, Fr. John Riccardo from ActsXXIX. Fr. Riccardo is a captivating and convincing storyteller! This is a fascinating story of how Jesus’ concealed power […]
Obituary: Susan K. Harms
Susan Kay Harms (Kensler) was born June 3, 1950, to George and Eleanor Kensler (Aiken) in Tecumseh, Mich. Susan passed away at home surrounded by her loved ones on January 26, 2023. Susan is survived by her husband of almost 50 years, Randolph Harms; her son, Frank (Jodi) Harms; daughter, Jennifer (Christopher) Schoening; grandsons Alexander […]
Clinton United Methodist to host St. Patrick’s dinner
A casual dinner with a special touch will be provided by Clinton United Methodist Church, 10990 Tecumseh-Clinton Rd, on March 4, 2023. Seating will open at 5:30pm and dinner will be served at 6pm. Diners can enjoy a St. Patrick’s Day menu of corned beef dinner and dessert, and dance to live music by Jon […]
County Health Officer begins term on Trinity Health Board of Directors
submitted by Washtenaw County Health Department Jimena Loveluck, Washtenaw County Health Officer, has been appointed to the Trinity Health Ann Arbor and Livingston Board of Directors. Loveluck, whose nomination was formally approved by the Board in November 2022, began serving her three-year term earlier this month. The Trinity Health Ann Arbor and Livingston Board includes […]
Michigan parks need more summer workers to help with spike in visitors
by Jenelle D. James (Bridge Michigan) Registration for state parks is steadily increasing and Michiganders are encouraged to make reservations early to secure their spot, experts told Bridge In 2019, the year before the COVID-19 pandemic hit, Michigan’s state parks had about 28 million visitors, according to Ron Olson, chief of parks and recreation for […]
Gretchen Whitmer on guns: ‘The time for only thoughts and prayers is over.’
by Yue Stella Yu (Bridge Michigan) Michigan lawmakers should prioritize “common sense” gun reform measures to curb gun violence in the state, Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said Wednesday night. During her first in-person State of the State address since the COVID-19 pandemic hit Michigan in 2020, Whitmer urged lawmakers Wednesday to tighten gun regulations — […]
Michigan tries to lure tech workers after layoffs at Google, other giants
by Paula Gardner (Bridge Michigan) Waves of recent layoffs at some of the nation’s largest tech employers are leaving tens of thousands of highly skilled workers without jobs, but also raises the question: Can Michigan attract them to fill openings here? Business leaders in the state who for years watched the state lose college graduates […]
Acorn board shifting gears; considering farmers’ market for summer
by Marsha Chartrand At the Tuesday, January 17, meeting of the Manchester Village Council, Acorn Farmers’ Market Board Chair Theresa Herron made a presentation to discuss re-starting the Farmers’ Market at a new location since closing their operation at the Manchester Market in November. “It was just too much,“ Herron explained of the need to […]
City Charter Commission looks forward to Jan. 26 meeting
by Marsha Chartrand This Thursday, January 26, at 6 pm will be the public information meeting to present the drafted City Charter in the Village Council Chambers. The elected Commission of nine members is asking for Village of Manchester residents to provide comment and feedback on the drafted City Charter. A completed draft copy of […]
Chamber of Commerce to reevaluate its options
by Marsha Chartrand The past few years have been challenging ones for the Manchester Area Chamber of Commerce (MACC). Declining membership, resulting in a lack of volunteers and changing leadership, has taken its toll on the organization first chartered in 1984 by three dedicated community volunteers: Monty Okey, David Little, and Susan Hamilton. Over the […]
