Michigan farms compete with imported turkeys during Thanksgiving
by Kelsey Lester, Capital News Service (Bridge Michigan) LANSING — When you reminisce about the Thanksgiving season, it’s easy to envision a belly stuffed with turkey, then leaning all the way back in your favorite recliner for a nap. The hard work of small-town turkey farmers around Michigan is likely to go unnoticed when many […]
Help Millie’s Coffeehouse keep veterans warm this winter
by Sara Swanson Millie’s Coffeehouse, located at 227 East Main St, is collecting winter-wear donations for veterans from now into December. They are collecting new (or gently used AND CLEAN) outerwear — coats, hats (preferably new), gloves, scarves, sweaters, sweatshirts, pants, socks, boots, shoes, and blankets (new only). Donations can be left in the box […]
Fill-a-Bag-for-$5 Book Sale
submitted by Brenda Bancroft, Book Sale Coordinator for the Friends of the Library The Friends of the Manchester District Library is hosting a large Used Book Sale on Saturday, November 18, from 10am to 2pm at the Village Room. The Village Room is located on the lower level and can be accessed from the rear […]
Stay safe on the road during deer mating season
submitted by Humane Society of Huron Valley As the temperature drops, deer affairs are heating up. November is a prime month for deer mating as well as deer hunting. As deer are on the move they can head out into the middle of the road. The Humane Society of Huron Valley (HSHV) wants to remind […]
Natural Health make-and-take
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Dr. Nia Aguirre, Naturopathic Doctor and Medicinal Herbalist, will share natural ways to be your healthiest self. This make-and-take clinic will be held on Monday, November 20, at 6pm in the library’s upstairs lounge. All ages are welcome. Advance registration is requested. Sign up at the circulation desk, […]
WCRC roadwork this week
Washtenaw County Road Commission will be working in Freedom Township this week doing forestry and working on drainage on Esch Road between Altenbrent Road and Bethel Church Road starting on Monday, November 13, and running through Friday, November 17.
Collins named to Palmer College Dean’s List
submitted by Palmer College of Chiropractic Avery Collins of Manchester, Michigan, has been named to the summer 2023 Dean’s List at Palmer College of Chiropractic’s Main Campus in Davenport, Iowa. Palmer College of Chiropractic, the first and largest college in the chiropractic profession, has campuses in Davenport, Iowa; San Jose, California; and Port Orange, Florida. […]
Michigan farmers eye upcoming federal Farm Bill
by Liz Nass, Capital News Service (Bridge Michigan) LANSING — Michigan farmers, looking to expand crop insurance and research funding, are pushing to see their needs recognized as the federal Farm Bill moves along on the congressional agenda. The Farm Bill is legislation that is renewed every five years, updating agricultural policy in an ever-changing […]
Michigan lawmakers vote to end most juvenile court fees, citing harms
by Lauren Gibbons (Bridge Michigan) Michigan lawmakers gave final approval to a series of bills overhauling the state’s juvenile justice system late Wednesday evening, including legislation that would eliminate most court fines and fees currently levied on youth and their families. The legislation, which will now head to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer for her signature, would keep […]
Public notice: Manchester Township
MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Manchester Township Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing at the Manchester Township Hall Board Room, located at 275 South Macomb Street, Manchester, MI 48158, on November 30, 2023, at 6:30 pm. The purpose of this hearing is to receive public […]
