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 […]
Wake up call: Pediatric group issues guidance against childhood obesity
by Ted Roelofs (Bridge Michigan) Obesity is rising among Michigan’s children and a leading U.S. pediatricians’ group is laying out new interventions that could be targeted to hundreds of thousands of obese children in Michigan whose future health is at risk. Changing guidance on childhood obesity for the first time in 15 years, the American […]
Riverfolk offers new opportunities to music and arts lovers in Manchester
by Marsha Chartrand If you’re looking forward to summer and fall music events in 2023, listen up! The small and aging Riverfolk Music & Arts Organization board has, for a variety of reasons, decided that it will be disbanding. Back in 1989, Carol Palms and Bill Farmer had a vision to have a series of […]
Ice rink holds “grand opening“ and annual party
by Marsha Chartrand The newly christened “Bob & Sonja Rhees Memorial Ice Rink“ at Wurster Park was officially opened for business this week and the annual skating party hosted by the Manchester Men’s Club was serving up hot dogs, hot cocoa, and hospitality to all who attended on Saturday. The new designation for the rink […]
Open house set at new Edward Jones office
by Marsha Chartrand Colleen Newton, Financial Advisor, and Tammy James, Senior Branch Office Administrator, at the new second office for Edward Jones in downtown Manchester (located in the “old bakery building“) are excited to extend a special invitation to the community to attend an Open House Celebration. With the retirement of Jody Flowers, who opened […]
(Photos) Yellow ribbon project building steam for Paul Whelan
by Marsha Chartrand The “yellow ribbon“ project in support of Paul Whelan’s quest for freedom after more than four years spent in Russian prison facilities is gaining momentum all around Manchester. Several homes and businesses have begun to display ribbons in a variety of creative ways to spread the word throughout the community. If you […]
Village seeking to fill two office positions
by Marsha Chartrand The Village of Manchester is looking for two good people. After 21 years serving as Village Clerk, Julie Schaible has been planning to retire from her full time position in the Village Office as of the end of March. The original plan had been to back-fill this position with front-desk Account Clerk […]
