Why easy access to recreational marijuana is taking so long in Michigan
By Riley Beggin (Bridge) Michigan’s first recreational marijuana sales began Dec. 1. In most places, though, Michiganders over the age of 21 won’t be able to buy legal weed this week and perhaps anytime soon. As of last week Ann Arbor was the only city in Michigan with a licensed recreational marijuana shop. The number […]
Judge rejects GOP bid to delay Michigan redistricting commission
By Jonathan Oosting (Bridge) LANSING – Michigan can proceed with plans to create an independent redistricting commission after a federal judge on Monday rejected Republican attempts to immediately delay implementation of a state constitutional amendment voters approved last fall. The decision by U.S. District Court Janet Neff, appointed by GOP former President George W. Bush, […]
Obituary: Lauren Erwin Huber
Lauren Erwin Huber, age 88, passed away November 25, 2019. He was born on December 14, 1930, to Henry F. and Louise (Gauss) Huber in Manchester, Michigan where he spent most of his life. Lauren attended school in Manchester, beginning in a one-room schoolhouse and graduating from Manchester High School. He served his country in […]
Steinmetz is offered superintendent position at Madison
Manchester superintendent Nick Steinmetz, after serving for just 17 months in the position, was recently among the pool of interviewees for a similar position at Madison Schools in Lenawee County. An article in the Adrian Daily Telegram on Saturday indicated that the selection committee had announced Steinmetz as their candidate of choice for the position, […]
Downtown gears up for Small Business Saturday
On November 30, a number of Manchester stores and restaurants will be taking part in the 10th annual holiday shopping tradition that helps to bring communities together in support of their favorite small businesses. Nine years ago, in the midst of the largest recession in recent memory, American Express started to promote Small Business Saturday […]
MFS Christmas Shop announces adoption program and gift giving
Submitted by Mary Sue Moore, Manchester Family Service As the holiday season approaches, Manchester Family Service (MFS) seek ways to brighten the lives of those families and individuals in need through its annual Christmas Project. Through this annual activity, MFS coordinates the efforts of persons, organizations and businesses in our community to provide gifts, food, […]
Nutrition class set for Dec. 8
Do you have questions about how to eat well and support your health through food? Manchester United Methodist Church is partnering with Eastern Michigan University’s Dietetics Program to host a nutrition class on Sunday, Dec. 8 from noon to 1 pm. The class will include free food tastings, educational handouts, and an opportunity to ask […]
It’s definitely “worth” a retake
Sometimes, the most unusual things can spur on a movement. And so it is with a new effort under way in Manchester, to revive the former “Worth Repeating” charity resale shop and provide an opportunity for reviving the downtown, encouraging volunteerism, and giving a new avenue for community giving. “On October 26, I attended a […]
December filled with holiday cheer at Manchester District Library
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library December at the library begins with a sock drive in support of the Manchester Community Resource Center. Donations of new socks in all sizes and styles are welcome through Friday, December 20. Later in the month, the Manchester Quilting Guild will refresh their display with quilts of the […]
‘Tis the Season for Preventing Flu
The Washtenaw County Health Department encourages everyone six months and older to get vaccinated against flu (influenza) before the holiday season. Sporadic cases of flu are being reported in Washtenaw County, and rates of illness typically increase during or after the December holidays. Good hand-washing, covering your cough, and staying away from others when sick […]
