Michigan fireworks 2021: What you can and can’t do on the Fourth of July
by Olivia Tucker (Bridge Michigan) With the COVID-19 pandemic canceling summer festivities in 2020, Michigan residents may not remember what they can and cannot do with fireworks for their Fourth of July celebrations. Are firecrackers legal in the state? Can I shoot them into my neighbor’s yard at 3 am? What’s the difference between a […]
Michigan GOP advances voter ID mandate: common sense or a new poll tax?
by Jonathan Oosting, Sergio Martínez-Beltrán (Bridge Michigan) Fourteen years after Michigan’s voter identification law survived a legal battle because of an affidavit option Republicans are now moving to eliminate, critics are threatening litigation again as the legislation moves to the full Senate for a potential vote. Because Michiganders without an ID can currently vote by […]
Gazebo Concert series begins next week!
They’re back! A great 30 year tradition is returning this summer every Thursday night from June 10 through August 5, at the Manchester Gazebo in Wurster Park. Join us each week this summer at 7:30 pm for these FREE concerts that will be enjoyed by every member of the family. On June 10, the season […]
Downtown “Social District” approved by village council
Two meetings after it was originally presented to Village Council, the Manchester DDA is now able to proceed with its plans for a downtown “Social District.” Social districts are gaining popularity in Michigan as a way to promote downtown areas. This idea has been explored and implemented in cities and villages throughout Michigan, since Gov. […]
Manchester District Library resumes in-person service; continues curbside
Submitted by Kathleen Dimond, Manchester District Library Director Manchester District Library patrons now have the option of entering the building to enjoy the library’s full range of services. Curbside service also continues to be available for any patrons who prefer it. In-Person Service Patrons are welcome to visit the library in-person to browse the collection, […]
Celebrate Dairy at the outdoor Farmer’s Market this week
Submitted by Manchester Farmers Market Come celebrate dairy at Acorn’s Outdoor Market this Thursday, June 3, with special guest, Horning Farms. They will have delicious cheeses and butter, as well as educational coloring books for the children. Learn more about life on the dairy farm as we embrace National Dairy Month together. Horning Farms is […]
News from the Clinton Township Public Library
submitted by Tamara Denby, Clinton Township Public Library Director June is a BIG month at the Clinton Township Public Library! In addition to our normal services and programming such as book clubs, quilt block of the month, faxing/printing, and storytimes, Summer Reading launches June 12. This summer’s theme is Tails and Tales, and our calendar […]
Presenting … the Manchester Fairy Garden Tour
submitted by Laura Wohlgemuth, Acorn Farmers’ Market & Café board The Manchester Fairy Garden Tour is brought to you by Acorn Farmers’ Market & Café, and by many creative fairy lovers here in Manchester. The contest was such a close call again this year with only one or two votes separating the first, second, third, […]
OneBigConnection.org launches during National Mental Health Month
Submitted by 5 Healthy Towns To foster and build community connections, optimism, resilience, and engagement, 5 Healthy Towns Foundation (5HF) and its partners are pleased to launch OneBigConnection.org (OBC) during National Mental Health Awareness Month, this May. OneBigConnection.org is a new virtual platform tool that anyone in our service area can use. One Big Connection […]
WCCD seeks input from residents in natural resource survey
Submitted by Megan DeLeeuw, Washtenaw County Conservation District Every five years, the Washtenaw County Conservation District (WCCD) conducts a resource assessment survey to identify natural resource/environmental concerns in Washtenaw County, how residents use WCCD, and how WCCD can best assist residents. Since Washtenaw County residents approved a .02 mil, six-year levy in 2020, the results […]
