Marsha Chartrand

Public notice: Village of Manchester

VILLAGE OF MANCHESTER WASHTENAW COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF ADOPTION ORDINANCE No. 304 CHANGES TO ZONING DISTRICT MAP An amendment to The Village of Manchester Zoning Codebook and Map, changing district designations on certain parcels. THE VILLAGE OF MANCHESTER ORDAINS THAT: Section 1. Purpose The official zoning map included in Village of Manchester Village Zoning Codebook […]

 Marsha Chartrand

Public notice: Manchester Township

NOTICE MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP BOARD OF APPEALS Please take notice that the Manchester Township Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing August 27, 2020 to discuss the application of Ryan & Jennette Green for a Variance from provisions of the Manchester Township Zoning Ordinance to her property. Property. I.D. Num. P-16-12-300-032. Property is located 20450 […]

 Marsha Chartrand

Public notice: Manchester Township

NOTICE MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP BOARD OF APPEALS Please take notice that the Manchester Township Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing August 27, 2020 to discuss the application of Patrick & Claire Durante for a Variance from provisions of the Manchester Township Zoning Ordinance to her property. Property. I.D. Num. P-16-31-200-023. Property is located 12225 […]

 Marsha Chartrand

Michigan school leaders: We need answers from Lansing now to open

by Ron French (Bridge) Frustrated by inaction in Lansing and with the opening of school just weeks away, Michigan education leaders Thursday gave legislators an ultimatum: Cut a deal with Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to make schools safe and financially sound during the pandemic, or we’ll ask the governor to take action on her own. Four […]

 Marsha Chartrand

Poll: 3 in 10 in Michigan reluctant to take a free COVID-19 vaccine

by Robin Erb (Bridge) If a COVID-19 vaccine were approved and available for free, 3 in 10 Michiganders would probably take a pass, according to a new survey. That’s a concern for health officials who say Michigan can’t beat the potentially deadly virus until the state develops herd immunity against it. Residents surveyed who said […]

 Marsha Chartrand

Edenville Dam owners file for bankruptcy, blaming regulators for floods

by Mike Wilkinson, Kelly House (Bridge) Companies that operate a mid-Michigan dam that failed in May have filed for bankruptcy protection, blaming the regulators for the tragedy and nearby homeowners for failing to help pay for repairs. Facing a host of class-action lawsuits after massive floods damaged 2,500 homes around Midland, Boyce Hydro LLC and […]

 Marsha Chartrand

Obituary: Robert C. Dunn

Robert Carter Dunn, 63, passed away Sunday, August 9, 2020 at his home in Manchester. He was born on November 2, 1956, in Welch, West Virginia to Jerry and Nina (Parson) Dunn. Rob graduated from Brighton High School in 1979. Rob worked for Martinrea in Manchester for the last 29 years, where he developed numerous […]

 Marsha Chartrand

Obituary: Eugene N. Liedel

Eugene N. “Sonny” Liedel, 82, of Manchester passed away on Friday, August 7, 2020 in Ann Arbor. Born on August 23, 1937, in Monroe, he was the son of Eugene Carl and Ruth Hester (Morey) Liedel. On February 9, 1963, he was united in marriage to Flora Ann Brewer. Eugene served his country as an […]

 Marsha Chartrand

Manchester Township sets virtual meeting, 8/11

Amid the corona virus crisis, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer issued Executive Order No. 2020-15 allowing local governments to hold meetings through remote access technology. The Township of Manchester regular meeting will be Tuesday, August 11, 2020 at 7:00 pm via telephone conference calling. To attend Manchester Township Board Meeting, the public may call 313- 209-3070 […]

 Marsha Chartrand

Cisco — Home and safe at last

Thanks to the many neighbors, friends, and complete strangers who took an interest and continued to help search for Cisco, the Earhart family’s lost dog, he is home with his family and readjusting to his “new” life. “We couldn’t have done this without the help and generosity of so many folks in the surrounding areas,” […]