Letter to the Editor: Dog waste and other litter disrespects our community
August 24, 2022 Dear Manchester Friends and Neighbors, Village President Pat Vailliencourt recently emailed the Parks Commission a picture of dog waste on the sidewalk in front of a storefront taken the morning of August 18 prior to the 3rd Thursday celebration downtown. Of course, this was disheartening. I can’t be sure, but I think […]
Court: Past crash survivors not subject to Michigan auto no-fault limits
by Lauren Gibbons and Robin Erb (Bridge Michigan) Limits on health care reimbursements for accident victims in the 2019 Michigan no-fault auto insurance reform law can’t be applied retroactively to past injuries, a Michigan appeals court ruled Thursday. The decision, if upheld, is a major win for thousands of people with severe and long-term injuries […]
MI community colleges ditching remedial courses to keep students enrolled
by Ron French (Bridge Michigan) Abby Melson admits she wasn’t the best student in high school. She scraped by with Ds in English in an online high school, which she attended from her home in Benton Harbor. Almost two years after graduating in 2020, Melson worked up the nerve to enroll at Lake Michigan College, […]
Michigan gas prices fall for 10 straight weeks. How long can that last?
by Paula Gardner (Bridge Michigan) Michigan’s average gas price hit $3.88 per gallon last Wednesday, a three-cent decline over the past three days. The drop underscores a quiet but significant 10-week decline in gas prices since they hit a state record in June, though experts say the steady declines could end by Labor Day and […]
As school begins, watch for more pedestrians — and not just students
by Marsha Chartrand Those who choose to or must walk (or ride in an e-wheelchair) around town are well aware of a concern that motorists may fail to yield to those who are in a crosswalk. While many motorists are very observant of those who may need to cross the street on which they are […]
Bus driver shortages force temporary scheduling changes as school year begins
by Marsha Chartrand On Friday afternoon, parents across the district received a surprising email alert from Dr. Brad Bezeau, Superintendent of Schools. “As we begin the 2022–23 school year, and in addressing our current bus driver shortage, we have partnered with the employment service Michigan Educational Transportation Services (METS) as an additional tool in the […]
School board seeks to “rebuild the wheel“ with staff teamwork
by Marsha Chartrand A fantastic welcome-back picnic for staff and their families on Saturday was sponsored by the MCS Board of Education. A great turnout enjoyed good food and camaraderie, along with an opportunity to build on the theme of “Rebuilding the Wheel“ at Manchester Community Schools for the 2022–23 school year. “I could not […]
2023 Historical Society calendars now on sale
by Marsha Chartrand “Manchester Tidbits“ has been a popular feature of the Manchester Area Historical Society (MAHS) and was chosen as the theme for the 2022 Historical Society calendar. That calendar has been so well-received, that the calendar committee decided to continue to publish more history-related “tidbits,“ many of them researched and written by Ray […]
WCSO July 2022 report of police services in the village
Submitted by Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office During the month of July, there were 168 calls for service. During this time, 91 traffic stops were made resulting in five citations. Noteworthy events in Manchester Village during July include: On July 20, a Collaboration Deputy was dispatched to the 600 block of E. Duncan for a report […]
Judge issues preliminary injunction to block enforcement of abortion ban
by Lauren Gibbons (Bridge Michigan) County prosecutors won’t be able to enforce Michigan’s decades-old abortion ban while legal challenges continue, a judge ruled Friday. Oakland County Circuit Judge Jacob Cunningham granted a request from Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s legal team and issued a preliminary injunction to block enforcement of Michigan’s 1931 ban on abortion. Cunningham said […]
