City Charter moves to Village Council for approval next week
by Marsha Chartrand On Thursday night, January 26, a small audience of nine residents and property owners within the village gathered to hear the City Charter Commission make its final discussions, presentations, and decisions on the draft City Charter that will soon be delivered to the Governor’s office for approval. First, however, the finalized document […]
Manchester to lose another “local“ pharmacy
by Marsha Chartrand Just three and a half years ago, on July 19, 2019, Manchester residents learned that they would be losing their longtime local pharmacy. Despite much hard work to bring another pharmacy to the community, the building owners have not been successful in finding another to fill the vacant space on Main Street. […]
Michigan Music: Banjo Mike Evans — Obsession … or passion?
by Steve Girbach Within minutes of stepping into Mike Evans’s home in Brooklyn, Mich., to do this interview, I began to see his obsession with the banjo, its history, music, and culture. I probably should have realized it sooner — after all, he does reference it in his name, Banjo Mike Evans. “When you get […]
Library offers “Winter Survival Series“ programs for all ages in February
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library This month, Manchester District Library (MDL) will offer a Winter Survival Series of fun-filled activities for all ages. Stop by the library or visit the MDL event calendar for more information. For programs requesting advance registration, sign up at the circulation desk or by phone at (734) 428-8045; […]
St. Mary Church sets program beginning Feb. 13
submitted by Bill Kwolek, St. Mary Church, Manchester St. Mary Church invites all to the “Rescue Project,“ a series of nine video sessions for adults and teens presented by Michigan’s popular speaker, Fr. John Riccardo from ActsXXIX. Fr. Riccardo is a captivating and convincing storyteller! This is a fascinating story of how Jesus’ concealed power […]
Obituary: Susan K. Harms
Susan Kay Harms (Kensler) was born June 3, 1950, to George and Eleanor Kensler (Aiken) in Tecumseh, Mich. Susan passed away at home surrounded by her loved ones on January 26, 2023. Susan is survived by her husband of almost 50 years, Randolph Harms; her son, Frank (Jodi) Harms; daughter, Jennifer (Christopher) Schoening; grandsons Alexander […]
Clinton United Methodist to host St. Patrick’s dinner
A casual dinner with a special touch will be provided by Clinton United Methodist Church, 10990 Tecumseh-Clinton Rd, on March 4, 2023. Seating will open at 5:30pm and dinner will be served at 6pm. Diners can enjoy a St. Patrick’s Day menu of corned beef dinner and dessert, and dance to live music by Jon […]
County Health Officer begins term on Trinity Health Board of Directors
submitted by Washtenaw County Health Department Jimena Loveluck, Washtenaw County Health Officer, has been appointed to the Trinity Health Ann Arbor and Livingston Board of Directors. Loveluck, whose nomination was formally approved by the Board in November 2022, began serving her three-year term earlier this month. The Trinity Health Ann Arbor and Livingston Board includes […]
Michigan parks need more summer workers to help with spike in visitors
by Jenelle D. James (Bridge Michigan) Registration for state parks is steadily increasing and Michiganders are encouraged to make reservations early to secure their spot, experts told Bridge In 2019, the year before the COVID-19 pandemic hit, Michigan’s state parks had about 28 million visitors, according to Ron Olson, chief of parks and recreation for […]
Gretchen Whitmer on guns: ‘The time for only thoughts and prayers is over.’
by Yue Stella Yu (Bridge Michigan) Michigan lawmakers should prioritize “common sense” gun reform measures to curb gun violence in the state, Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said Wednesday night. During her first in-person State of the State address since the COVID-19 pandemic hit Michigan in 2020, Whitmer urged lawmakers Wednesday to tighten gun regulations — […]
