Dingell grabs $500,000 earmark for Manchester’s water treatment plant
by Marsha Chartrand City Manager Michael Sessions announced on Thursday that Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (M-06) has obtained $500,000 earmarked for the City of Manchester’s Wastewater Treatment Improvements to the Lift Station, EQ Tank, and Force Main Project. “This is, obviously, not enough money for the entire project that is estimated to be $4 million,” Sessions […]
Wrestlers bring home pride and honors from Ford Field
by Marsha Chartrand The Manchester High School varsity wrestlers traveled to Ford Field on March 1 with their eight individual state qualifiers. “After having a great week of practice, the hopes were high for our young squad; all of our qualifiers will be back for next year, and with a lot of young talent on […]
Michigan has 9 months to figure out new energy law. Some say time is wasting
by Kelly House, Bridge Michigan A new law takes effect in less than nine months giving Michigan power to approve or deny large wind and solar projects, and state regulators face the hefty task of figuring out how to enforce it. During the first in a series of meetings Thursday to gather feedback, experts, advocates […]
Time for toll roads in Michigan? Lawmakers revive debate
by Lauren Gibbons, Bridge Michigan As the projected price for fixing Michigan’s crumbling roads and bridges grows, lawmakers are reviving debates over charging drivers by the mile or adding tolls to some of the state’s busiest highways. A state House budget committee over the past two weeks has invited testimony from advocates of alternative road […]
Spring has already sprung for mosquitoes in Michigan
by Janelle D James, Bridge Michigan Although spring isn’t official for another two weeks, record-high temperatures in February have prompted mosquitoes to emerge early. The warm weather has made for great days to go outside and play or sit around a fire, but it also makes people more susceptible to bites from the nuisance insects. Mosquitoes […]
Obituary: Mary Gardner
Mary Beth (Knickerbocker) Gardner went to be with her Lord and Savior on March 10, 2024. A Celebration of Life will be held 3pm June 15, 2024 at Life in Christ Church. Mary was born 69 years ago June 1, 1954 in Tecumseh, the daughter of Leroy and Helen (Meyer) Knickerbocker. She was a part […]
Public notice: City of Manchester
CITY OF MANCHESTER 912 CITY ROAD P.O. BOX 485 MANCHESTER, MI 48158 PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public meeting of the City of Manchester Zoning Board of Appeals will be held at the Manchester City Offices located at 912 City Road, Manchester, MI 48158 on Monday, April 1, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. […]
Early voting for presidential primary a “resounding success”
by Marsha Chartrand The 2024 Presidential Primary held some new features that Michigan voters, especially Manchester voters, had not experienced in past elections. Of course, one of the big changes to Manchester elections was the division — for the first time since 2010 — of Manchester Township and Manchester City polling places. This caused some […]
Third annual Title 3 Family Information Night a celebration of student culture
Submitted by Melissa Yekulis On Thursday, February 22, Manchester Community School’s Title 3 Team collaborated with the Manchester District Library’s incredible staff to host the third annual Title 3 Family Information Night. Families were greeted at the library with a large hanging display of the flags representing each of the students’ home countries. During the […]
Claire Reck local history room reopens for public use at the library
submittted by Quintessa Gallinat The Manchester District Library (MDL) is thrilled to announce the official reopening of the Claire Reck Local History Room in a brand new space. Located in a suite on the lower level of City Hall at 912 City Rd, the History Room now offers expanded collection space, work and meeting facilities, […]
