Besieged Michigan farmers back new trade pact with Canada and Mexico
by Jim Malewitz (Bridge) LANSING — Michigan farmers are calling on Congress to swiftly pass a new trade agreement with Canada and Mexico, saying it could provide partial relief from low prices, a trade war with China and heavy rains that kept crops out of the ground this spring. “It’s huge to our futures in […]
Michigan government won’t shut down, state tells workers
by Jonathan Oosting (Bridge) LANSING — Michigan government will not shut down next week, the budget office and department directors said late Friday in a memo to state employees telling them to plan to report to work as usual Tuesday morning. Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has until the end of Monday to decide the fate of […]
Michigan law limiting ballot drives unconstitutional, court rules
by Riley Beggin (Bridge) Multiple provisions of a lame-duck law that makes it harder for groups to get a citizen initiative on the ballot are unconstitutional, a Court of Claims judge ruled Friday. The law places a 15 percent cap on the number of signatures ballot petitioners can gather in any one of the state’s […]
It’s official–park and trails are complete and open!
With a little pomp and circumstance among all the fun of a Manchester Third Thursday night, the Village of Manchester officially dedicated the River Raisin Park in a brief ceremony that acknowledged the many contributions that organizations and individuals gave to making this long-time local dream a reality. As the last days of summer wound […]
Upgrades due for Manchester Wastewater Treatment Plant
At last Monday’s Manchester Village Council meeting, Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) Supervisor Dan Geyer along with Ted Erickson from village engineers Process Results, presented an overview of the WWTP’s needs over the next 30 or so years. Geyer reviewed the significant capital improvements and maintenance projects made to the WWTP since 2010, at a cost […]
“Porch Concerts” add to Manchester’s music scene
Music is a piece of of art that goes in the ears and straight to the heart.” After being inspired by the Waterhill Porch concerts in Ann Arbor, some Manchester residents thought it would be fun to host a similar event. Bring your own lawn chair or small blanket and spend a beautiful autumn afternoon […]
Council receives updates on city status
The topic of Manchester seeking to possibly become a city, rather than a village, at some point in the future, was again on the Village Council agenda last week. Village Manager Jeff Wallace reported on his meeting with the State Boundary Commission on September 10 and presented an updated “Home Rule City Incorporation Procedure” as […]
Equestrians head to Regional Meet
submitted by Olivia Greene The Manchester Equestrian Team has had an exciting season so far! Last weekend, we won our last district meet, giving us enough points to put us in second overall, earning our way a spot in the regional championships! We are so proud of our riders. They have all improved so much […]
Library prepares for busy fall season
submitted by Tamara Denby, Manchester District Library Autumn is in full force now. It seems like every day is at least 15 minutes shorter than the day before. But for many, fall is the best time of year. What’s not to love about crisp evenings, trees garbed in flaming reds, oranges and golds, and the […]
Walk to School program off and running
It has been a great start to this year’s Walk to School program, coordinated by Klager teacher Kathy O’Mara. Up to 60 students in grades K-6 are walking to school multiple times per week, and many junior and senior high schoolers are being spotted along the way as well! “We are getting a great turnout […]
