Valentine’s Day, with a little help from friends
by Marsha Chartrand It’s the most wonderful time of the year for the floral industry as so many of us are rushing out to purchase beautiful flowers and plants for our loved ones for Valentine’s Day. The helpers at Manchester’s own Flower Garden are making sure that your arrangement is special and just as you […]
Yellow ribbons expanding around Manchester to support Whelan family
by Marsha Chartrand More Manchester-area folks are finding yellow ribbons at local businesses to help them remember, honor, and support Paul Whelan in his quest for a release from Russian imprisonment. Paul’s sister, Elizabeth Whelan, will be returning to Washington, D.C., this week to continue advocating for Paul in hopes of getting some updates on […]
Manchester Township winter taxes due on February 14
submitted by Kim Thompson, Manchester Township Treasurer Winter property taxes are due no later than Tuesday, February 14. After that date, there is an interest penalty fee that will be charged. Payments are posted as received not the date on which the check is written or postmarked. Many residents have been experiencing slow mail delivery; […]
Would you like to buy some Girl Scout Cookies?
by Marsha Chartrand For all the fans of Girl Scout cookies, there is good news! Girl Scout Cookie sales have started in the Manchester area as of this weekend. Have you been dreaming about the creamy chocolate, peanut butter, and crunchy cookie of the Tagalongs or the cool burst of mint combined with smooth chocolate […]
American 1 Credit Union announces 2023 scholarship availability for high school seniors
On February 10, American 1 Credit Union pledged $16,000 to the Community Involvement Scholarship Program to 16 high school students in 2023. Since the inception of the American 1 Scholarship Program in 2004, American 1 has provided $224K in scholarships to 224 students. American 1’s Skip-a-Pay program funds the scholarship program. The credit union allows […]
WCRC imposes early seasonal weight restrictions
submitted by the Washtenaw County Road Commission The Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) has announced its County-wide seasonal weight restrictions, effective February 8 until further notice. Seasonal weight restrictions have been in effect since Wednesday, February 8, 2023. A subsequent advisory will be issued when they are suspended. Most of the roadways under the Washtenaw […]
CRA takes disciplinary action against local area cannabis licensees
submitted by Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs On February 10, 2023, administrative formal complaints and disciplinary actions were released against adult-use/medical marijuana licensees in January, and are now available for review in the Cannabis Regulatory Agency’s January 2023 Disciplinary Action Report. This month’s disciplinary actions include local marijuana businesses such as: Chelsea — […]
No-cost virtual chronic pain PATH workshop starts Feb. 21
submitted by National Kidney Foundation of Michigan Do you struggle with chronic pain? The reason for the pain is different for everyone, but it still hurts and affects your everyday life. If you live with chronic pain or care for someone who has chronic pain, consider taking a Chronic Pain PATH (Personal Action Toward Health) […]
What winter? Michigan farmers, anglers hit hard by warm temperatures
by Janelle D. James (Bridge Michigan) While you might be putting your heavy coat in the back of your closet this week, Michigan’s mild winter has industries that rely on the cold scrambling to adjust to warmer temperatures. Temperatures in southeast Michigan are expected to hit the mid-50s on Thursday, compared to an average high […]
Michigan public school enrollment stabilizing after pandemic exodus
by Mike Wilkinson (Bridge Michigan) Michigan’s public school enrollment fell slightly last year, but data suggests the migration to private schools and homeschooling during the pandemic has stabilized. State data released Friday show that total public school enrollment dropped 6,200 to 1.44 million, down 0.4%. That’s far less than the 62,000-student drop two years ago […]
