Whitmer, GOP race toward budget deal as shutdown deadline looms in Michigan
by Jonathan Oosting(Bridge Michigan) LANSING — Legislative Republicans and Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer are racing to finalize a Michigan budget by the end of September and avoid a partial government shutdown. Both sides express optimism they’ll agree to terms by the constitutionally mandated Oct. 1 deadline, an annual process aided and complicated this year by […]
Michigan labs fear COVID test shortages. Will new mandates add to strain?
by Robin Erb (Bridge Michigan) Some Michigan laboratories could soon face shortages in COVID-19 testing supplies again, as delta-variant-fueled cases rise in the state and schools and businesses step up testing demands. President Biden’s announcement of broad vaccine mandates — which will force millions of workers to choose between a vaccine or regular testing — could […]
Quilt display at library a reminder of 9/11 anniversary
Tuesday, September 11, 2001 was a pivotal moment in our nation’s history and is an event that everyone who lived through it will remember for a lifetime. This Saturday, September 11, 2021, will be the 20th anniversary of that fateful day. A number of events, both local and nationwide, will observe this somber time in […]
Steve Girbach — Back on the trail
When last we talked with Steve Girbach of Manchester Underground, he and his radio partner Jackson Smith were working on a spot for Michigan Public Radio. The duo currently has a radio show, “Songs from the Trail,” on WVBI (the Voice of Beaver Island) from Beaver Island, Michigan, that they initiated last March. Jackson […]
Crazy Ca$h postponed until March
It was announced “with great regret” last week that the Crazy Ca$h event, co-sponsored by the Manchester Community Resource Center and the Manchester Community Schools, has been rescheduled. Originally set to take place this Saturday, September 11, the event has been postponed to Saturday, March 5, 2022. “Due to low participation and the current status […]
Dutch varsity drop first two games; showing improvement over last year
“In the first two games of the 2021 football season, the Flying Dutchmen of Manchester High School have shown their potential in the first half of each game competing with state ranked Clinton and Addison,” said Varsity Coach Ben Pack. Ultimately, the Dutch dropped both contests but Pack says the team has improved tremendously from […]
Pistol Prodigies wrap up the 2020-21 season
submitted by Coaches Scott & Lisa Poet The Pistol Prodigies Youth Pistol & Rifle Team wrapped up our season with our awards banquet Sunday August 29. This is the day that we reward the hard work of our great team, and reflect on the great season that we had. One of the biggest highlights this […]
There still are no words … 20 years later
A Patriot Day Remembrance and an opportunity to walk among the sunflowers, zinnias, cornflower, and calendula will be offered this weekend as part of the Passport To Manchester series. Enjoy the natural beauty of Manchester Blooms’ U-Pick flower farm, while hearing about the history of the site and the restoration work on the Greet House […]
Public input sought for apportionment of County Commissioner Districts
The Washtenaw County Apportionment Commission is seeking public input into the number and location of boundaries of County Commissioner districts that will be in place for the next ten years, and will hold a series of public hearings in September to gather input as it works to complete an apportionment plan that will be in […]
Please support the 2021 CROP Walk in Manchester!
submitted by Lon Nordeen, CROP Walk volunteer Your neighbors and friends ask for your support for a local cause by contributing and/or walking 1-3 miles around the community on October 3, 1-3 pm for the annual CROP Walk. This event will start at the Manchester United Methodist Church, 501 Ann Arbor Street on Sunday, October […]
