Superintendents’ Association releases anti-racist commitment statement
submitted by the Washtenaw Intermediate School District After the recent occurrence of overtly racist incidents in Washtenaw County garnering national attention, the Washtenaw Superintendents’ Association (WSA) has issued a statement condemning these acts of racism and solidifying their commitment to anti-racism within all local public schools. WSA represents the superintendents of the Washtenaw Intermediate School […]
With auto rate relief promised, Michigan gives new scrutiny to insurers
by Jonathan Oosting (Bridge) LANSING — Michigan is giving new scrutiny to auto insurance rates, beefing up anti-fraud investigations and mounting a public education campaign in an effort to help drivers realize savings promised in a new law that takes effect this summer, a top state official said Wednesday. No-fault auto reforms pushed by the […]
Proposed 2021 budget: more help for Michigan moms, not so much for local roads
by Riley Beggin, Jonathan Oosting (Bridge) LANSING – Gov. Gretchen Whitmer unveiled a $61.9 billion budget proposal Thursday that would provide more help to vulnerable mothers, childcare, contamination cleanup, special education and low-income students. Local roads, though, wouldn’t receive a big boost, a notable gap after Whitmer launched a $3.5 billion bonding plan last month […]
Governor wants to bring back scaled-down Pure Michigan campaign
by Jonathan Oosting (Bridge) LANSING — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer wants to bring back the Pure Michigan advertising campaign she vetoed last fall, but she wants the tourism industry to help pay for it. The first-term Democrat on Thursday proposed $15 million in state funding for the award-winning advertising campaign as part of her $61.9 billion executive […]
Access to career-tech in Michigan varies by ZIP code. That’s a problem.
by Ron French (Bridge) Poor and non-white students have less access to high school career-tech programs that can lead to jobs earning middle-class wages, according to a new University of Michigan study. Across the state, 54 percent of white students enroll in at least one CTE class in high school, compared to 41 percent of African-American […]
Grant to provide innovative play opportunities along shared use trails
The Manchester Village Parks Commission was the recipient of a unique grant that is designed to provide “free play” opportunities that will engage kids and adults as they traverse the shared use trail system through the village. The KaBOOM! Grant, funded in part by the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation, will provide $41,000 to […]
Manchester Alumni Association plans 2020 banquet
The Manchester Alumni Association is proud to announce its 143rd annual Alumni Banquet. The dinner will be held on Saturday, June 20th, 2020 at Manchester High School which is located at 20500 Dutch Drive. Social hour will begin at 5 pm with dinner being served at 6:30 pm. The classes of 1950, 1960. 1970, and […]
Kindergarten information night set
Kindergarten Information Night will be held this Thursday, February 6th at 6:30 pm in the Synergy Center at Luther C. Klager Elementary School, 405 Ann Arbor Street. This is an opportunity for parents to learn about kindergarten, how to enroll their child for class in the fall of 2020, and why Manchester Community Schools is […]
Men’s Club hosts “skating” party
Although the weather didn’t cooperate for great ice skating, all those who attended the Men’s Club annual ice skating party at Wurster Park on Jan. 25 had a great time. There were hot dogs, cocoa, a bonfire, and lots of snowball fights, according to Men’s Club member Terris Ahrens. “The ice wasn’t great due to […]
