Michigan’s $6.2B coronavirus budget gap ‘as bad or worse’ than Great Recession
by Jonathan Oosting (Bridge) LANSING — Michigan lawmakers need to dramatically slash spending, raise taxes or hope for a federal bailout to offset a projected $3.2 billion shortfall and balance next year’s budget despite what could be another $3 billion loss because of the coronavirus pandemic. That’s the word from state budget officials, who on […]
Coronavirus came to Michigan earlier than thought, records show
by Mike Wilkinson (Bridge) Gov. Gretchen Whitmer first learned the coronavirus had come to Michigan shortly after 8:49 p.m. March 10, with the confirmation of two cases in metro Detroit, internal emails show. Since then, state officials have learned there already were likely 500 infections in Michigan at that time. And nearly 10,000 people […]
Lots of rain, few fireworks at latest protest of Michigan’s stay-at-home rules
LANSING — Renea Knight stood behind cardboard prison bars on a sidewalk in front of the Michigan Capitol on Thursday to protest what she called the “tyranny” of Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s stay-at-home order. Knute Hill formed a counterprotest on the Capitol lawn, offering a lonely voice of support for Whitmer from inside a circular safe […]
Signs of the times
Over the past several weeks, many yard signs have popped up around the community, along with messages chalked on the sidewalks throughout the village. The messages of hope, support, and community have helped to buoy emotions during what has been a difficult nine weeks of isolation for many.
Alternate line for burn permits
Manchester Township Fire Department is still able to issue burn permits despite the service outages at the Township offices and fire hall. The regular number, 734.428.9439, is out of service at this time due to the accident that occurred Sunday afternoon, and no date has yet been scheduled for resumption of service. At this time, […]
Some summer events canceled; others still wait-and-see
Ahhhh, summertime in Manchester. Warm (hot!) days. Sunshine. People strolling the streets of the village. Events galore! Well, maybe. Not only in Manchester, but around Washtenaw County and across the state, summer events are being cancelled, postponed, or at least reconsidered. Last week it was announced that the Ann Arbor Art Fair, the Lenawee County […]
Single vehicle crash demolishes township office wall
Around 4:00 pm on Sunday afternoon, a delivery vehicle traveling northbound on Macomb Street near Territorial, failed to negotiate the slight curve and left the roadway, crashing into the Manchester Township Hall at 275 S. Macomb and destroying the southwest wall and corner of the building. According to Fire Chief Bill Scully, it is unclear […]
Real estate market begins to rebound in Manchester
As the market for real estate re-started statewide on May 7, local realtors and agents started hearing their phones ringing again for the first time in seven weeks. “People have been waiting all spring to list their houses, and they are chomping at the bit,” said Pat Fielder, of Keller-Williams Realty in Ann Arbor. “The […]
Drive-by free tractor show set for Saturday, May 16
“I was just feeling down in the dumps as a bunch of tractor shows I was planning to attend this spring and summer were cancelled,” explains John Schiel of how he got the idea of starting a “drive-by” show to entertain his neighbors and other interested community members. On a snowy April day, John parked […]
“Live from Riverfolk” series continues each Thursday, will replace summer Gazebo concerts
There is something about the feel of a live concert. Whether on a stage in a huge auditorium, an outdoor venue, or in a more intimate environment, it provides a connection between the artist and the audience that is hard to ignore. How about watching a concert in the comfort of your living room? In […]
