Letter to the Editor: New city prepares for our future
November 10, 2023 To the Editor: November 7 was an important day for our fire department, our schools, and our town. Voters again demonstrated their trust and support for those willing to give of their time and talents to serve and protect our community. I certainly recognize and understand the concerns with the change of […]
Michigan lawmakers propose new transparency push — then call it a year
by Jonathan Oosting (Bridge Michigan) Michigan lawmakers on Thursday introduced legislation that would, for the first time, subject themselves and the governor to public records requests under the state’s Freedom of Information Act. The proposal won’t see any action for months, however, because lawmakers held their last votes of the year later Thursday. The Legislature recessed after […]
West Michigan library defunded over LGBTQ books wins tax support on 3rd try
by Ron French (Bridge Michigan) A west Michigan library that drew international attention after it was defunded twice by voters over LGBTQ-themed books has finally won the taxpayer support needed to stay open. Voters in Ottawa County’s Jamestown Township approved an operating millage Tuesday for the Patmos Library by a 63 percent to 37 percent […]
Michigan House will soon be divided between Dems, GOP. Gridlock coming?
by Lauren Gibbons (Bridge Michigan) A year after securing majority control of the Legislature for the first time in decades, Michigan Democrats are scrambling to pass what priorities they can before they lose it again. With Tuesday’s election wins of Reps. Lori Stone, D-Warren, and Kevin Coleman, D-Westland, for mayor in their respective cities, the […]
Manchester’s school bond, fire millage renewal, and city charter proposals all pass!
by Marsha Chartrand and Sara Swanson The Village of Manchester is no more as residents voted on Tuesday in an off-year election to become Michigan’s newest city! With a 35.88% turnout, 680 voters weighed in on cityhood. When all of the votes were counted, 62.65% voted yes and 37.35% voted no. Village voters also selected […]
Changes at the Manchester Hardware
by Marsha Chartrand “Good morning, Manchester … (long pause) … ACE Hardware,” said the voice on the phone Thursday morning when we called the familiar number. The confusion was not surprising. After 34 years of answering as True Value Hardware, Brenda Ries was entitled to take a moment to orient herself on their first day […]
Klager sets Vets Day recognition
Join the Klager Kids on Friday morning in their annual event honoring Manchester’s veterans! All are welcome.
Chelsea area giving circle donates $10,000+ to North Star Reach
submitted by 100 Women Who Care — Chelsea Area 100 Women Who Care — Chelsea Area membership is expected to donate $10,805 to North Star Reach from their October Impact Award meeting on Tuesday, October 3, 2023. The meeting was held at Chelsea State Bank and kicked off with an interactive networking hour, where members […]
Worth Repeating to honor veterans
submitted by Worth Repeating Worth Repeating would like to honor local Manchester Veterans by displaying their photos (in uniform) in our store window and throughout the store. Please bring photos to the store this week and they will be displayed. All veterans are eligible for a 50% discount off one item in the store this […]
How Michigan schools are trying to attract 1,000 or more new bus drivers
by Isabel Lohman (Bridge Michigan) Michigan school districts are getting creative with how to get students to school even when there aren’t enough school bus drivers to drive big yellow buses. In Lansing, the district is giving out gas cards and public transportation passes. In the Detroit area, some districts are contracting with a ridesharing […]
