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 […]
Consumers Energy, Manchester Market partner for free community breakfast
by Marsha Chartrand It had been a long, rough week for a lot of Manchester families. It started out with a long holiday weekend filled with pleasant weather, blue skies, buds noted on some trees, and even robins, and a back-to-school Tuesday that found many enjoying Pączki, Mardi Gras celebrations, and more … then there […]
Career partnerships expand within Manchester school district
submitted by Maggie Hatcher, M.Ed., C.A.R.E. in Schools Manchester Community Schools is taking some exciting steps to develop its career technology partnerships. Some of the initial apprenticeship programs that the district is offering include machinist and maintenance programs. In the coming years, they hope to offer programs in areas such as industrial maintenance mechanic, mechatronics […]
Dance Masters of Michigan attend solo title event competition
submitted by Dance With Heart Studios Dance With Heart Studios sent eight dancers from our competition team to Dance Masters of Michigan Solo Title Event. Though we are incredibly proud of all of our competitors, the following students received notable awards. Dancer Ethan Anderson, 12, son of Pete Anderson and Sarah Noveskey Anderson from Manchester, […]
Village establishes “change of use“ ordinance
by Marsha Chartrand At its February 20 meeting, Manchester Village Council approved the Village Planning Commission’s recommendation to establish a “Change of Use Permit“ ordinance for commercial buildings within the village. “It’s really a simple concept,“ said Village Manager Michael Sessions. “If a building has previously been used as an eating establishment, for instance, it […]
Photos: Best wishes to Wrestlers at State Individual tournament
All photos by Emma Woods; Story by Marsha Chartrand On Friday, March 3, nine Manchester High School Wrestlers will make the journey to Ford Field to leave it all on the mat and hopefully reach the pinnacle of success for the high school wrestling season. They will take with them friends, family, die-hard wrestling fans, […]
Wrestling team faces a formidable foe at State Finals
submitted by Coach Steve Vlcek After an exciting week of weather, the wrestling team traveled to Kalamazoo on Friday morning to face a familiar foe in Bronson, who had beaten us twice this season. Even though the kids knew we had a uphill battle on our hands, they went out positive and wrestled hard; all […]
