New year, old problems: Six issues Michigan leaders vow to tackle in 2020
By Riley Beggin LANSING – It was a rocky first year of divided government, and none of Michigan’s leaders deny it. But Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and the Republican legislative leaders in the House and Senate say they’re going into 2020 wiser, relationships strengthened, to tackle the problems they couldn’t address in their first year. […]
How to weigh in on Michigan’s proposed limits on PFAS in drinking water
By Alexandra Schmidt (Bridge) The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy this week is beginning to accept public comment on proposed new limits for PFAS in drinking water. Through month’s end, the state is soliciting input on the proposed rules, including three community meetings, before likely rolling them out in late spring. Michigan’s rules would […]
Michigan to allow cellphones in all courts, striking down local bans
By Riley Beggin (Bridge) LANSING – Cellphones, laptops, tablets and similar devices will be allowed in all Michigan courts beginning in May, the Michigan Supreme Court ruled last Wednesday. The order strikes bans on cellphones that are common in Michigan’s 242 courts, which are allowed to set their own policies. And it follows public testimony […]
Village Council decides on no change in pet ordinances
After considerable deliberation and information gathering, Manchester Village Council decided at its December 18 meeting to make no changes to its current ordinances regulating pets within the village limits. Currently, no farm animals (livestock or poultry) or exotic or wild animals are allowed as pets in the village, and a maximum of three dogs per […]
MFS Christmas Shop brightens the holidays for many
The Manchester Family Service Christmas Shop was held on December 21 and it was another resounding success for this annual Manchester tradition in which many local volunteers participate. It all begins in the middle of October, when Manchester Family Service (MFS) clients are given forms to complete asking if they wish to participate in the […]
MAHS to discuss one-room schoolhouses Thursday night
Submitted by Ray Berg The Manchester Area Historical Society will hold its monthly meeting at 7 pm on Thursday, January 9, at the Kingsley-Jenter House, 302 E. Main St. The presentation of one-room schoolhouses, organized by Ray Berg, Sue LaRocque, and David Renner, will provide an overview of the Manchester area one-room schoolhouses, which existed […]
Acorn thanks the Manchester community
Many small things are adding up to some pretty big doings at the Acorn Farmers Market and Café! On Friday, a small “thank you” to from the Acorn board to donors, the community, vendors, volunteers, and customers at the Winter Farmers Market appeared in several venues on social media. “2019 was an incredible year. With […]
Obituary: Edward “Ted” Curley
Edward “Ted” “Papa” Curley passed away at 85 on January 7, 2020. He was born on January 7, 1935 to R.D and Rose (Tully) Curley in Manistique, MI. Ted married Betty Fink (love of his life) in Manchester, MI, celebrating their 62nd wedding anniversary in June 2019. They had three wonderful children; Jill (Doug) Esch […]
First graders learn about Giving
First-grade students in Mrs. Kathy O’Mara’s class learned about the joy of giving to others at the holidays, through their classroom’s own “Giving Tree” during the month of December. Pupils collected mittens, scarves, hats, kitchen gadgets, hot pads, kitchen towels, socks, and slippers to give to Christmas recipients through Manchester Family Service (MFS). This was […]
Garage on Riverside Dr. destroyed again in auto accident
Randy Garrett grew up in Ypsilanti, but he has felt an affinity for the River Raisin ever since his dad, Brownloe Garrett, frequently brought he and his siblings to Manchester fishing during their childhood. So he was thrilled to find a house on the market — not only in Manchester, but right on the riverfront, […]
