Medicaid cuts off 148K Michiganders in review; cancer patients get reprieve
by Robin Erb (Bridge Michigan) More than 147,000 Michiganders so far have lost Medicaid coverage, two months into a year-long process to reexamine each case. But the Whitmer administration has extended a lifeline, at least for now, for more than 6,000 patients undergoing cancer treatment. Those patients receiving life-saving medical treatment will receive Medicaid coverage […]
On Mackinac, Vivek Ramaswamy steals Michigan GOP spotlight
by Jonathan Oosting (Bridge Michigan) MACKINAC ISLAND—Presidential hopeful Vivek Ramaswamy wowed Michigan Republicans on Friday at a state party island retreat, railing against the “woke industrial complex” and vowing to upend the bureaucracy in Washington, D.C. “It was one of the best speeches I’ve ever heard,” Sen. Jim Runestad, R-White Lake, told Bridge Michigan on […]
Homecoming Parade and more this week!
by Sara Swanson The community is invited to come out and watch or participate in the 2023 Manchester Jr./Sr. High School Homecoming Parade this Thursday, September 21, at 6pm. If you would like to participate, meet at 5:45pm in Emanuel Church’s parking lot for staging. The parade route will run east on Main Street through […]
Manchester rain gardens featured on regional map
by Sara Swanson Washtenaw County Water Resources Commissioner’s Office recently announced that they, in partnership with the Friends of the Rouge and Washtenaw County’s GIS program, have launched an interactive map that records and displays residential projects that capture and filter stormwater runoff. This map allows residents to see the rain gardens in their communities, […]
Manchester Township Board Meeting: camera up at recycling bins, culvert to be replaced on Sheridan Rd, and more!
submitted by Sybil Kolon All board members were present at the September 12 board meeting except Lisa Moutinho. Also present were fire chief Bill Scully, Alissa Starling, and a few other members of the public. The agenda was amended to add discussion about the township’s planning consultant. Supervisor Ron Milkey and Trustee Mike Fusilier explained […]
PTO still needs donations for Dutch Run fundraiser
by Sara Swanson The Klager and Riverside PTO is getting ready for their annual Dutch Run (formerly known as the “Fun Run”). The Dutch Run will be held on September 29 at 9am for Riverside Intermediate students and 10am for Klager Elementary students at the track in the athletic complex. The Dutch Run is the […]
Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts hold 9/11 remembrance event
submitted by Jenni Hagood, Cub Scout Pack 421 Boy Scout Troop 426 and Cub Scout Pack 421 held a ceremony last Monday evening for a 9/11 Community Day of Remembrance near the tank at the American Legion. The 9/11 Community Day of Remembrance and Scout Salute is a widespread annual event providing an opportunity for […]
Reminder and update on MCS Bond Renewal Community Forums
by Sara Swanson Manchester Community School’s (MCS) superintendent Dr. Brad Bezeau would like to remind the community of the upcoming Bond Renewal Community Forums. These are taking place next Tuesday, September 19, 2023, beginning at 6pm in the Luther C. Klager Elementary School Media Center and on Thursday, September 28, 2023, beginning at 6pm in […]
Celeste Sangster awarded Obama-Chesky Scholarship for Public Service
by Sara Swanson A Manchester native has been awarded the Obama-Chesky Scholarship for Public Service. Celeste Sangster is one of 100 students from 33 states and territories, and from 74 different colleges and universities, to be selected for this opportunity. She will receive up to $50,000 in financial aid for her junior and senior years […]
Adult Learners Institute announces its October classes
submitted by Joan Gaughan, Adult Learners Institute While Machu Picchu is the tourist attraction most of us might associate with Peru, Rhoda Perkins-Boyer will take us not only to that “Lost City of the Incas” but also to Peru’s capital city, Lima, then on to Cusco and finally to that ancient monument in her class, […]
