Whitmer taps GOP businessman to tackle Michigan population crisis
by Jonathan Oosting & Paula Gardner (Bridge Michigan) A Republican businessman and a Democratic education leader will lead Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s new group focused on developing strategies to reverse decades of Michigan’s stagnant population growth. Whitmer formally announced the effort Thursday at the Mackinac Policy Conference, naming John Rakolta and Shirley Stancato as co-chairs of […]
Michigan Democrats: We will deliver transparency reform. GOP dubious
by Jonathan Oosting (Bridge Michigan) Michigan Democrats say they’re planning long-promised ethics and transparency reforms as lawmakers face a year-end deadline to finalize new personal financial disclosure rules for themselves. And a leading Republican legislator is calling for reforms to a budget earmark process that both parties have used to fund pet projects, including a $25 […]
BB gun bill requires minors to have adult around when shooting off property
by Riley Hodder (Bridge Michigan) Deven Free, a 12-year-old boy from Galesburg, was playing with BB guns with friends outside two years ago when he was shot in the head. The BB entered just above his right eye and lodged in his brain. Deven was in and out of hospitals for more than a year before […]
Rev. Dillon Burns to leave Manchester United Methodist Church for Okemos
submitted by Jody Sharrow, Manchester United Methodist Church How do you say goodbye? Churches in the United Methodist denomination say goodbye to their pastor every few years. Clergy in The United Methodist Church commit to serve where their bishop appoints them. Appointments are typically for one year at a time, though the bishop may move […]
First annual pickleball tournament benefits mental health in Manchester
by Marsha Chartrand A year ago, the Manchester pickleball courts were pretty much just plans on a drafting board. Now, they have hosted their first-ever tournament — hopefully the first of many. Carson Horky, a junior at Manchester Junior/Senior High School, organized the event as a fundraiser for a worthy cause — Mental Health Awareness […]
CRC has funds to help with basic needs
submitted by Carol Wotring, Director, Community Resource Center The United Way of Washtenaw County has awarded the Community Resource Center with a Consumers Energy Foundation Grant to help with the basic needs of Manchester-area residents who meet the ALICE profile. ALICE stands for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, and Employed. Grant funds must be used for […]
Senior Market Bucks are back for another season!
by Marsha Chartrand The Senior Market Bucks program is returning for summer 2023! A registration event will be held on Thursday, June 1, from 3 to 5pm, the first two hours of the Manchester Farmers Market in Chi-Bro Park. Coupon booklets will be available while supplies last. Senior Market Bucks is available to those who […]
Dingell, Walberg lead Michigan delegation in urging FDA to address chemotherapy drug shortages
by Marsha Chartrand Representatives Debbie Dingell (D-MI) and Tim Walberg (R-MI) last Thursday led the Michigan Congressional delegation in sending a bipartisan letter to Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Dr. Robert Califf to urge the Administration to take immediate action to mitigate the effects of the nationwide shortage of chemotherapy medications. Every member of […]
Library’s summer reading program kicks off June 9
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library This year, Manchester District Library (MDL) will hold its annual Summer Reading Program (SRP) Kick-Off event at Chi-Bro Park on Friday, June 9. The 2023 Summer Reading Program theme is “All Together Now” and will offer challenges and prizes for all ages through July 24. Drop by between […]
Friends to hold Book Donation Day June 10 at Village Room
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Come donate your gently used books to the Friends of the Library Book Sale on Saturday, June 10, between 10am and noon in the Village Room; proceeds benefit the Manchester District Library (MDL). The Village Room is located on the lower level of 912 City Road and can […]
