Christmas in the Village Parade and Santa (photos)
by Sara Swanson Last Friday, in anticipation of the festivities on Saturday, Manchester was transformed into a Christmas “Winter” Wonderland. Friday night saw the lighted parade through downtown, Christmas tree lighting, carols from the mill porch, hot chocolate, and visits with Santa.
December 2023 Gardening Advice
submitted by Jennifer Fairfield, Garden Mill As the year comes to an end, I am taking the proverbial look back on everything I have (and have not) accomplished. That includes, of course, looking at how things went in my garden. On that front, it was a pretty good year. I didn’t have the chipmunk problems […]
Public notice: Manchester Township
Manchester Township Zoning Board of Appeals vacancy The Manchester Township Board is seeking one resident to fill a vacancy on the Zoning Board of Appeals. Meetings are held, as needed; salary is $75.39 per meeting. No experience necessary; the only requirement is a genuine interest in working to make Manchester a better place to live […]
Public notice: Manchester Township
Manchester Township Planning Commission vacancy The Manchester Township Board is seeking one resident to fill a vacancy on the Planning Commission. Meetings are held monthly or as needed; salary is $75.39 per meeting. No experience necessary; the only requirement is a genuine interest in working to make Manchester a better place to live and work. […]
Public notice: Manchester Township
Manchester Township Library Board vacancy The Manchester Township Board is seeking one resident to fill a vacancy on the Manchester District Library Board. Meetings are held monthly or as needed; this is a volunteer position. No experience necessary. Please submit a resume and letter expressing your interest to Manchester Township Clerk Danell Proctor at mtwp_clerk@sbcglobal.net […]
Public notice: Freedom Township
Freedom Township Board 11508 Pleasant Lake Road, Manchester, MI 48158 SYNOPSIS OF MEETING MINUTES November 14, 2023, Regular Board Meeting Held in person at the Freedom Town Hall Meeting called to order at 8:00pm Members present: Lindemann, Bristle, Layher, Schaible; absent: Huehl; 21 public in attendance Board heard public comment, communications received, and treasurer, clerk, […]
Senior Newsletter THE TRUMPETER — December
The December 2023 edition of Manchester’s Newsletter for Seniors, THE TRUMPETER, is now available. Download it here: 12. 1-4 DEC 2023 Trumpeter.docx and the calendar at 12. pg 5 DEC 2023 Calendar
As rain patterns evolve in Michigan, farmers adjust to droughts and deluges
by Stephanie Rauhe, Capital News Service (Bridge Michigan) LANSING – Seasonal weather patterns are changing and farmers are facing new challenges as a result, including how to handle their water management and irrigation practices. Dennis Kellogg, a crop farmer in Ithaca, has felt the impacts of increased rain and longer droughts. “When we get some […]
The Flint effect: Feds propose eliminating U.S. lead pipes within 10 years
by Kelly House (Bridge Michigan) Nine years after the Flint water crisis exposed the hidden peril of lead in U.S. water systems, a new federal proposal would give utilities across the country 10 years to remove pipes containing the neurotoxic metal. Announcing the proposal Thursday, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Admistrator Michael S. Regan said it will help […]
Should Netflix, Hulu pay local governments to stream? Michigan House says no
by Lauren Gibbons (Bridge Michigan) As more Michigan residents switch from cable to streaming services like Hulu and Netflix, lawmakers are exploring whether those providers should have to pay the fees cable companies currently pay to local governments. A bill pending in the Michigan Legislature would let them off the hook, but some fear the […]
