Gov. Gretchen Whitmer extends Michigan stay-at-home order through June 12
By Riley Beggin (Bridge) One day after loosening social and business restrictions, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Friday afternoon extended the state’s stay-at-home order to curb the coronavirus pandemic through June 12. She also extended the state of emergency that enables the executive orders, including the stay-at-home order, through June 19, citing a recent Court of Claims […]
Dana Nessel and Enbridge argue Line 5 pipeline shutdown to Michigan judge
By Kelly House (Bridge) Should the Line 5 pipelines under the Straits of Mackinac ever have been built? That was the central question Friday as lawyers for the state of Michigan and Canadian petroleum giant Enbridge faced off in oral arguments in Ingham County Circuit Court stemming from Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel’s lawsuit challenging […]
Midland flooding highlights Michigan’s aging stockpile of neglected dams
By Paula Gardner, Meghanlata Gupta (Bridge) The rushing waters out of two failed dams near Midland highlight a flood risk that extends beyond the mid-Michigan city. In fact, the breaches are a wake-up call for the entire state as climate change, long-neglected infrastructure systems and a lack of funding all raise concerns about the condition (and investment into) Michigan’s dams. […]
Riverside lift station overflows, no sewage in river
When you get more than two inches of rain in 24 hours, that’s a lot of water. “It’s simply more than we can process,” said Thomas Thompson, Waste Water Treatment Plant Supervisor for the Village of Manchester. Due to the excessive rainfall (a total of about 2.1 inches) between May 18 and 19, approximately 1,00 […]
Chicken Broil canceled for 2020
The largest and one of the longest running annual events, Manchester Annual Chicken Broil was getting ready to celebrate its 67th annual event. And then came a pandemic. “The Chicken Broil Committee has been watching the news closely related to the pandemic we all are currently experiencing,” said co-Chair Mike Tindall. “The leadership has looked […]
Interim superintendent addresses citizen questions in Facebook Live
On Wednesday, May 13, exactly two months after Manchester Community Schools closed its doors for what has turned out to be the remainder of the school year, Interim Superintendent Scot Graden fielded questions from the community during an hour-long Facebook Live event. Covering topics from school funding and the ongoing superintendent search to the impact […]
Remembering those who served, and those who continue, on Memorial Day
Submitted by Rita Huber, American Legion Auxiliary Unit #117 As we approach this Memorial Day, let us take a few minutes to remember what this day stands for. Memorial Day, originally known as Decoration Day, was established in 1868 to commemorate those who had died in the Civil War. Over the years, it came to be […]
Graduation ceremonies postponed
High School Guidance Counselor Hollie Kolcz reported on Friday, May 15, that the graduation ceremony originally planned for May 31, has been postponed until mid-June. “This letter was sent out to parents from Mr. McCalla this morning,” she said. As much as we would have loved to hold a traditional graduation ceremony on May 31st, […]
Manchester Township discusses solar farms, RV park, and more in virtual meeting
By Sybil Kolon, Community Reporter Corps The May 12 township board meeting was held by telephone conference call. All township board members participated, as well as fire chief Bill Scully and two members of the public. Under payment of bills, a bill from the township attorney of nearly $4,000 was discussed. Many discussion items were […]
WCSO report: April 2020 police activity in Village of Manchester
During the month of April there were 50 calls for service. During the current COVID-19 pandemic, no traffic stops were made, and no citations were issued. Noteworthy events in Manchester Village during the last month include: On April 2, the collaboration deputy responded to the 300 block of Schaffer Ct. for a Health and Safety […]
