Kirk Park now off-limits for dog use
by Marsha Chartrand For the past several years the Village (now City) Parks Commission has discussed the pros and cons of creating a dog park in Manchester. Finding strong support among parks commissioners, however, did not equate to similar enthusiasm from Village — or, subsequently, City — Council, and the plans were dropped two years […]
WCSO December 2023 police services monthly report
As reported by Lt. Alan Hunt, WSCO During the month of December there were 141 calls for service in the City of Manchester. During this time, 75 traffic stops were made, resulting in 14 citations. No noteworthy incidents were reported in the City during the month that posed a risk or threat to the community, […]
Valentine workshop at the Blacksmith Museum
submitted by Annette Siffin Trace your own hand or someone else’s, as the Historic Craft Project offers a “Heart in Hand” workshop just in time for Valentine’s Day at the blacksmith museum shop. Choose one of three heart-making techniques and add your own message and other embellishments to create a personal valentine suitable for framing. […]
Obituary: Dennis G. Hamilton
Dennis Gordon Hamilton, age 77, passed away peacefully on January 30, 2024, in Chelsea, Mich., surrounded by family. Dennis was born on November 9, 1946, to Robert and Phyllis Hamilton of Manchester, Mich., the third of four sons. He graduated from Manchester High School in 1965. Denny worked in the family business, Manchester Locker Plant, […]
Public notice: Bridgewater Township
NOTICE OF REGISTRATION FOR THE PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, February 12, 2024 BRIDGEWATER TOWNSHIP, MICHIGAN TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF BRIDGEWATER TOWNSHIP: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that any qualified elector of Bridgewater Township who is not already registered may register to vote at the Township Clerk’s office; the office of the County […]
Public notice: Bridgewater Township
BRIDGEWATER TOWNSHIP PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC ACCURACY TEST NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to qualified electors of Bridgewater Township that the Public Accuracy Test for the 27-Feb-24 Presidential Primary Election has been scheduled for Wednesday, 07-Feb-24, at 2:00 p.m. at the Bridgewater Township Hall, 10990 Clinton Rd, Manchester, Mich. The Public Accuracy Test is conducted to demonstrate […]
Public notice: Bridgewater Township
ELECTION NOTICE TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF BRIDGEWATER TOWNSHIP NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT A PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY ELECTION will be held in said governmental units on TUESDAY, February 27, 2024 From 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. The State General Election is being held for the purpose of electing candidates for the following offices: President of […]
Happy 187th birthday, Michigan! Fun facts about the Great Lakes State
by Janelle D. James (Bridge Michigan) Ask us where we’re from and chances are we’ll proudly point out our hometown on a hand, and while other states have tried to claim it, Michigan — the Mitten — is clearly most suited for this type of map. From ski resorts, to cider mills, to the tunnel […]
How Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer could win the White House — this year
by Jonathan Oosting (Bridge Michigan) Gretchen Whitmer is 15 minutes late and nobody is complaining. Instead, the room of Democratic activists is buzzing as Michigan’s 49th governor sits for a TV interview next door, delaying the phone bank where she is expected to remind voters of abortion rights ahead of the 50th anniversary of Roe […]
Who is Pete Hoekstra? Meet the Trump ambassador in fight for Michigan GOP
by Jonathan Oosting (Bridge Michigan) Pete Hoekstra stood in front of one half of a divided Michigan Republican Party on Saturday and declared the “days of division are over.” A faction of state committee members had just elected him as the new Michigan GOP chair even as Kristina Karamo continued to claim that title. The bitter […]
