Whitmer signals likely veto on Michigan gas tax holiday
By Jonathan Oosting (Bridge Michigan) Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is urging Congress to suspend the federal gas tax amid a record fuel price surge but signaled Friday she is likely to veto legislation that would suspend the state gas tax instead. The Michigan House on Wednesday approved a Republican-sponsored plan to pause the state’s $27.2 cents-per-gallon gas tax for […]
Michigan House GOP tries election reform again, despite likely veto by Whitmer
By Yue Stella Yu (Bridge Michigan) LANSING—Michigan House Republicans are again pushing for election reform measures rejected by Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer in October — even though the proposals will likely be vetoed once more. House lawmakers on Thursday approved a series of proposals that would tighten voting rules and restrict ballot access. The measures would limit absentee […]
A pause for the Manchester-Clinton football rivalry
After 100+ years, the Manchester-Clinton football rivalry is taking a hiatus. It hasn’t been an easy decision for Athletic Director Lon Pinhey, who was forced to make the determination in January. “When you come down to it, it’s a numbers game and we’re going in the wrong direction,” he said. “And after the numbers, it […]
Quest for cityhood moves forward
Manchester’s next step toward cityhood has been approved and plans are being made to elect a nine-member City Charter Commission at the November 8, 2022 general election. The nine members of the Charter Commission must be residents of the village and each must submit a non-partisan nominating petition signed by at least 20 registered voters […]
Russia-Ukraine war complicates communications with Paul Whelan
As tensions rise with the invasion of Ukraine, the family of Russian prisoner Paul Whelan, learned on March 3 that the Diplomatic pouch, in which mail and parcels from Washington DC have been sent to the US Embassy in Moscow, Russia, will no longer be going there. Those who wish to continue writing letters to […]
High school to move to traditional 6-hour instructional day
Last June, after school had ended for the summer, then-principal Eric McCalla proposed, and the school board accepted, the change to a 5×5 block schedule day for the high school. This was considered optimal at the time due to fewer class changes during the day and also proposed the benefits of giving students an opportunity […]
Wrestling team advances to state competition, falls to Bronson
“It has been another outstanding year for the Flying Dutchmen wrestling team, as we finished the season with a 22-7 record,” said coach Steve Vlcek. “This was a very young team as we had 13 freshmen who all contributed to our success. This group will be our future for sure.” Those freshmen were Onyx Ostrom, […]
Dutch bring together a “complete win” in crossover
In the Varsity Dutchmen’s only game of the week last Thursday, they brought in a 66-57 victory over Springport in the regular season-ending crossover game. “We started off the game slowly, down 10-0 in the first two minutes,” said coach Zach Neal. “But we battled back and outscored Springport 66-47 the rest of the way. […]
Have some fun at Acorn Farmers’ Market & Café this month
submitted by Acorn Farmers’ Market & Café March is full of fun at Acorn Farmers’ Market & Café! Come join us for one or all of these events. There is much to look forward to this month at Acorn Farmers’ Market & Café. On Sunday, March 20, at 3 pm, our very own Keegan from The […]
Local Wellness Centers lift mask requirements, expand hours
On February 25, the CDC rescinded mask-wearing recommendations for most of the country, and specifically in areas with low or medium COVID-19 community levels. In accordance with the updated guidance, mask-wearing has become optional for all members and staff using Chelsea, Dexter and Stockbridge Wellness Centers, beginning on Thursday, March 3. The Manchester Wellness Center, […]
