Local agency, CEO honored as “Game Changers”
The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) is a civil rights law that prohibits discrimination based on disability, that affords similar protections against discrimination to Americans with disabilities as the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which made discrimination based on race, religion, sex, national origin, and other characteristics illegal; and later was also extended […]
State grant will help 2022 street work proceed
On August 10, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced the awarding of a combined $3.7 million in road funding grants to small cities and villages. The village of Manchester will receive more than $127,000, a 50% match, funding Category B road repairs to Ockrow Street, Torrey Street, Furnace Street, Riverside Street, Morgan Street, South Washington Street and […]
Horning Farms announces ground beef donation program to CRC
Help Horning Farms “MEAT” their current goal of helping the community! For a donation of just $5, you can contribute a pound of ground beef to Manchester’s Community Resource Center and each pound donated by you will be matched by Horning Farms, up to 150 pounds. So your $5 donation actually is providing two pounds […]
Obituary: Loren W. Blumenauer
Loren W. Blumenauer, 73, passed away August 13, 2021. Loren’s family and friends will gather Friday, August 20, 2021 from 10 – 11:00 am at Zion Lutheran Church, (3050 South Fletcher Rd. Chelsea, MI 48118). His funeral service will immediately follow at 11:00 a.m. Pastor Kurt Hutchens will serve as celebrant. Burial will be at […]
WCSO: July 2021 report of police activity in the Village
During the month of July, there were 118 calls for service. During this time, 47 traffic stops were made, resulting in eight citations. Noteworthy events in Manchester Village during last month include: On July 18, a Collaboration Deputy responded to the area of the 200 block of E. Main St. for a report of a […]
Stories of Wil: Behind the Magic
submitted by Christie Taylor Wil is a 14-year-old boy with Down syndrome. He is the little brother, by 20 months, to twin sisters, Katherine and Elizabeth. Wil’s mom, Christie, knew very little about Down syndrome when Wil was diagnosed shortly after his birth. It didn’t take long for Christie to realize how enriching life with […]
Michigan’s soggy summer evidence of a global climate reckoning
By Kelly House (Bridge Michigan) DEARBORN—Mohammad Al Hajmoussa thought he was done with natural disasters when he fled Louisiana after Hurricane Rita to resettle on Dearborn’s south end. “But I ran away from the hurricanes and ended up here,” he said, standing in a gutted basement that smelled faintly of mildew. Al Hajmoussa’s home was […]
Michigan recommends masks for businesses, as fears rise of fourth COVID wave
By Sergio Martínez-Beltrán, Robin Erb, Paula Gardner (Bridge Michigan) LANSING— As the Delta variant increases COVID cases in Michigan, the state is “strongly” encouraging employers to require masks for employees and visitors. The Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA) announced its suggestion Thursday, based on the latest recommendation of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which establishes […]
Michigan in line for billions from infrastructure bill. Here’s where it would go
By Sergio Martínez-Beltrán (Bridge Michigan) LANSING— If President Joe Biden’s $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill becomes law, Michigan will have billions of dollars to fix its decayed bridges and roads, and improve access to broadband. The proposal, which was approved by the U.S. Senate this week but has yet to pass the U.S. House, has drawn […]
Consumers Energy holds open house, tour at Freedom Compressor Plant
Forty-four residents, board members, Consumers Energy employees, and other interested persons attended an open house and facilities tour at the Freedom Compressor Plant on a fresh and bright summer morning last Saturday. Hosted by senior staff at the compressor plant, the outdoor portion of the open house consisted of introductions, welcome, and an overview of […]
