Whitmer signs energy bills to make Michigan use clean energy by 2040
by Janelle D James (Bridge Michigan) Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed climate bills last Tuesday afternoon that will require Michigan utility companies to get 100% of their energy from clean energy sources by 2040. “Today’s package will help us make more clean energy right here in Michigan, reducing our reliance on foreign oil,” Whitmer said before […]
Whitmer signs Michigan election law overhaul that aims to prevent ‘chaos’
by Jonathan Oosting (Bridge Michigan) LANSING — Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Thursday signed into law a sweeping series of election bills that supporters contend will boost democratic participation and prevent “chaos” in the event of disputed elections. Among other things, the new laws expand voter registration, criminalize poll worker intimidation, regulate political ads that use artificial intelligence […]
Toys for Tots continues in 2023
by Marsha Chartrand Once again this year, the Manchester Township Fire Department is sponsoring Toys for Tots to help families in need in the Manchester area. Boxes will be appearing at hosting businesses throughout the community during the week, and new, unwrapped toys may be dropped off at any of the locations: Chuck’s Auto Repair, […]
What do YOU want for Christmas?
by Marsha Chartrand You know it’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas when the Santa Mailbox arrives on the streets of Manchester. For the past few years, the mailbox has found a comfortable residence in the alley on Main Street, located between Dance With Heart Studios and the Comerica/Main Street Suites building. And each […]
Shovel your sidewalks; keep our community safe
by Marsha Chartrand With Sunday’s snowfall, it’s a perfect time to remind residents and business owners within the City that there is a snow-removal ordinance in place. Cpl. Keith DeZwaan, ordinance officer for the City of Manchester at WCSO Station 4, is hoping to see compliance with the City ordinance by all business owners and […]
WCSO — October 2023 report of police services in the village
as submitted to Village of Manchester by Lt. Alan Hunt During the month of October 2023 there were 159 calls for service. During this time, 102 traffic stops were made, resulting in 40 citations. During the month of October, there were no significant incidents that posed a risk to the public within Manchester Village. Ordinance […]
Men’s Club Christmas tree sale
by Marsha Chartrand If you thought November 15 was an important “opening day,” you haven’t been paying attention to the real Opening Day here in Manchester. Black Friday — the day after Thanksgiving — has become the traditional opening day for the Men’s Club Christmas Tree sale, and once again in 2023 it was a […]
In Michigan, 1 in 3 seniors victimized by scams, more than nation, poll finds
by Janelle D. James (Bridge Michigan) The holiday season is often open season for scammers, and a poll conducted by the University of Michigan suggests that older Michiganders are more vulnerable to ripoffs than peers nationwide. A recent poll found that more than two-thirds of older Michigan residents report someone tried to scam them in the […]
Is Michigan ripe for a women-majority Legislature? Advocates eye one in ‘24
by Lauren Gibbons (Bridge Michigan) Tracy-Ann Jennings never imagined herself managing political campaigns, let alone running her own. But after a friend expressed interest in running for mayor, the Benton Harbor resident — a consultant and mom of four with a background in municipal government and economic development — wondered what it would take to […]
