Michigan to allow two-year vehicle registration
By Jonathan Oosting (Bridge Michigan) Beginning next fall, Michigan drivers can renew their vehicle registration every two years — instead of annually — under a new law signed this week by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. In signing the Republican-sponsored bill, the Democratic governor said the policy change will save drivers a trip to the Secretary of […]
Emanuel to hold fundraising raffle for upgrades to the church
submitted by Janet Goodell Emanuel United Church of Christ is having a raffle, with the proceeds going to EUCC Renovation Campaign. This campaign is raising money over the next couple years for extensive renovation, including updated restrooms and an elevator to make our facility more accessible to all. EUCC provides meaningful community services to the […]
Manchester Co-op Preschool to host Chili Cookoff
The Manchester Annual Chili Cookoff is being held this year on December 4, during Christmas in the Village, at the St Mary’s Parish Center on Madison Street. Doors open at 5 pm, and the live auction begins at 7. The Preschool board and staff are rounding up chili cookers now for this special and fun […]
Middle school basketball begins its season
Manchester’s middle school basketball teams just completed their first week of games. The eighth grade team finished the week 2-0 with a 31-21 win over Grass Lake on Tuesday, led by Grant Johnson’s 17 points and 6 points from Julian Waters. They followed that up with a victory over Napoleon on Thursday; once again Grant […]
Staff at EHM – Saline receive statewide recognition for excellence in care
submitted by Elaine Dexter, EHM Senior Solutions LeadingAge Michigan was pleased to honor the Life Enrichment Team from Evangelical Home – Saline with the Group Leading-Edge Care & Services Award at the 2021 Annual Awards Gala on Tuesday, September 28. The gala took place in the Ambassador Ballroom at the Amway Grand Plaza Hotel in Grand […]
Chamber Spotlight: Manchester Lions Club
The Manchester Lions Club was chartered in 2007. President Barry Allen says, “I retired in 2006 and the first year we remodeled every room in the house, then what do we do? At that time, Peggy and I went to the Whistlestop for lunch just about every day and the owner Sue Miller asked us […]
Facing COVID vaccine mandates, these Michigan residents just said no
By Ted Roelofs (Bridge Michigan) One walked away from a job he loves rather than take a vaccine he hates. Two medical professionals were ready to do the same. Another now travels the state preaching against what he calls the tyranny of mandatory inoculation. These four Michiganders are among those who have risked their jobs […]
Whitmer vetoes tax breaks for private schools. Petition drive coming next.
By Ron French (Bridge Michigan) Gov. Gretchen Whitmer vetoed bills that would allow state funds to subsidize private school education Friday. The veto was expected, and sets up an attempt by Republicans to circumvent the Democratic governor’s veto with a state ballot proposal petition drive. The two bills, passed along party lines in October, would have […]
Michigan drivers to get car insurance refund from $5B surplus
By Sergio Martínez-Beltrán (Bridge Michigan) The Michigan Catastrophic Claims Association voted Wednesday to use part of its $5 billion surplus to refund the state’s insured drivers. The association issued a statement that did not immediately reveal how much refunds will be, or give a timeline on when consumers can expect their checks. “The goal is […]
Obituary: James T. Lyos
James T. Lyos, 87, of Manchester, passed away peacefully, October 30, 2021, with his loving family by his side at Evangelical Home, Saline, MI. Jim’s family and friends will gather Thursday, November 4, 2021 from 5 – 8 pm at Eineder Funeral Homes – Manchester Chapel with a prayer service at 7:00 pm. His funeral […]
