Michigan’s controversial wind, solar energy law is in effect. What to know
by Kelly House (Bridge Michigan) A controversial law that allows the state to approve large wind and solar farms over local objections is now in effect. The law, Public Act 233, went into effect Friday, Nov. 29, and was among the more contentious aspects of a suite of reforms enacted last year to speed Michigan’s clean energy transition. […]
As Michigan minimum wage fight rages, bipartisan plan would keep tipped rate
by Jordyn Hermani (Bridge Michigan) As calls grow to modify pending changes to Michigan’s minimum wage and sick leave laws, a bipartisan team of lawmakers say they may have the solution: Legislation to keep lower tipped wages for workers but still raise the minimum wage to $15 an hour before the end of the decade. […]
Michigan is spending big to hire and retain teachers. Experts see positive signs
by Isobel Lohman (Bridge Michigan) Michigan is betting big on efforts to recruit, train and retain educators across the state. There are incentives for current college students to stay in Michigan to teach. There are nonprofits working to link adults with bachelor’s degrees to teacher training programs. Plus, there have been some changes with state […]
The history and future of Iron Creek Church
by Sybil Kolon for Manchester Area Historical Society The Iron Creek Community Church, founded as a Free Will Baptist Church in 1855, was dissolved earlier this year. Unbeknownst to many, the congregation had been shrinking for years. There are some sad aspects of this story, but it also presents an opportunity to preserve a modest, […]
Exciting news about new Senior/Community Event Center
submitted by Pat Vaillencourt Manchester is AMAZING! The Manchester Area Seniors have continued to receive donations and are so excited for construction to begin on Manchester’s first-ever Senior/Community Event Center! With funding secured for the renovation, kitchen equipment, a handicap bathroom, tables and chairs, and storage units, along with Manchester United Methodist Church planning a […]
Street detours this week in downtown
submitted by Michael Sessions, Manchester City Manager On Monday, November 25, 2024, and Tuesday, November 26, 2024, W. Main Street from Clinton Street to Union Street will have a detour route due to the lead line project. On those two (2) days, the City of Manchester’s contractor will be fixing the road with asphalt patches. […]
2024 C.R.O.P. Walk a success
submitted by Anita Herman The weather on the first Sunday in October was perfect … not too hot and not too cold … for Manchester’s 30th Annual C.R.O.P. Walk. Forty-seven men, women, and children from five local churches participated; several even walked with their dogs! Together we raised $5,000 in an effort to end hunger […]
Edward Jones office reaches out to community for pet charity drive
by Marsha Chartrand The Edward Jones office on Main Street is once again assisting pets at the Humane Society of Huron Valley this year as part of their Day of Caring, and they’re hoping that the Manchester community can help out again, too! This is the second annual Day of Caring that Tammy James, Senior […]
Make-and-take jeweled trees at the library
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat The Manchester District Library will host Joy Matthews on Friday, December 6, at 2pm for a make-and-take craft project upcycling old jewelry into unique and beautiful Christmas decorations. Stop by the library or visit the event calendar for information about this and other great programs for all ages at the Manchester District Library […]
Come play bingo at the library!
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat Join the Manchester District Library staff for BINGO! for all ages December 5 at the library. The staff hosts bingo on the first Thursday of each month for a rousing round in the Teen Spot. All ages are welcome. Stop by the library or visit the event calendar for information about this and […]
