Library hosts “Dessert Through the Decades“ series with Chef Keegan
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library The Manchester District Library (MDL) is thrilled to announce that Chef Keegan of Lakehouse Bakery will bring his Dessert Through the Decades series to the library this spring. Each session will cover an entire decade, starting with the 1920s on March 15, 2023. On alternating Wednesdays at 4pm, […]
Light pole damaged in minor accident on Main Street
by Marsha Chartrand Deputy Ethan Roy was called to a Property Damage Accident on Wednesday night at the corner of Main and Clinton Streets, in front of the post office. A driver had attempted to park at the gas station across the street, but did not place the vehicle in park. It subsequently rolled across […]
Photos: Busy Sunday at the Blacksmith Shop
The historical crafters guild is an informal off-shoot of the Manchester Area Historical Society (MAHS) and is busy each week passing on these “lost arts” at the blacksmith shop located at 324 E Main St. Blacksmiths, knitters, spinners, weavers, paper cutters, and wool appliqué crafters demonstrate their art, along with many other historic crafts, each […]
Scholastic Book Fair returns to Klager Elementary, March 20–24
submitted by Brenda Bancroft Just in time for Spring Break reading, the Scholastic Fair returns to Manchester from March 20 through March 24, and will be held in Klager’s Media Center. This is a perfect opportunity to pick up some books and hit those reading goals while on the beach in Florida! The public is […]
Walking in the footsteps of Jesus
submitted by St. Mary’s Parish Office All during the season of Lent, Christians everywhere and Catholics in particular gather on Fridays to recall in prayer the journey Jesus walked, from the judgment of Pilate to His death and Resurrection. The people of St. Mary, Manchester, invite all their friends and neighbors to join them this […]
Second annual teen ice skating party scheduled for March 19
submitted by Matt Pegouskie, 5 Healthy Towns Calling All Teens! You’re invited to join us for some fun and physical activity at Arctic Coliseum (501 Coliseum Drive, Chelsea) for a free ice skating party. Chelsea State Bank, Chelsea Rotary, 5 Healthy Teens, and 5 Healthy Towns Foundation are hosting the 2nd annual Find Your Glide […]
Chelsea Hospital to host youth mental-health first-aid training
by Marsha Chartrand Chelsea Hospital, a collaboration of University of Michigan Health and Trinity Health, is hosting a Zoom training funded by the implementation of a Mental Health Awareness and Training Grant. The two-part series will be held from 5:30 to 8pm on April 25 and May 2 and is free and open to anyone […]
Democrats push Michigan gun reforms. Here’s what the laws are now
by Ron French (Bridge Michigan) It seems like a simple question: How old do you have to be to own a gun in Michigan? In most cases, if you’re 18, you can buy a rifle or shotgun. If you’re 21, you can buy a handgun. But you can buy a handgun at 18 if you […]
Michigan voters are skeptical of EVs and the value of college in new poll
by Paula Gardner (Bridge Michigan) Michigan officials and the state’s business leaders share a vision of the economy, the role of college degrees in employment success, and the need to solidify an electric vehicle manufacturing base here. But the consensus ends when voters join the mix, according to results of the latest statewide poll by The Glengariff […]
Michigan Democrats pressure utilities: more credits for power outages
by Janelle D. James (Bridge Michigan) Democratic pressure is building to hold Michigan utility companies more accountable for long outages in the wake of thousands of Michigan residents being without power for more than five days, including throughout the weekend. Michigan House of Representatives Majority Leader Abraham Aiyash, D-Hamtramck, called for committee hearings regarding the […]
