Michigan Dems vote to repeal ‘rape insurance’ law requiring abortion rider
by Lauren Gibbons (Bridge Michigan) Michigan Senate Democrats continued chipping away at state abortion restrictions Thursday, voting to repeal a law requiring an extra insurance rider for coverage of the procedure. Senate Bill 593, sponsored by Sen. Erika Geiss, D-Taylor, is part of an overall package aimed at repealing rules approved when Republicans led the […]
2023 General Election: Voters Guide for the Manchester Area
by Sara Swanson On Tuesday, November 7, Manchester-area residents will be able to vote in the General Election at their usual polling place, their township hall, from 7am to 8pm. If you aren’t currently registered to vote, you can register in person up through election day with proof of residency. All Manchester area voters in […]
Digital Dislocators place first in final event of the season
submitted by Andy Galicki The Digital Dislocators traveled to Zeeland East High School on Saturday to compete in their final event of the year at the West Michigan Robotics Invitational with 31 other FIRST Robotics teams from around the state. WMRI is one of many off-season events that are held each year, where teams are […]
Tractor Tire Drive scheduled at Freedom Township Hall
submitted by Washtenaw County Conservation District The Washtenaw County Conservation District and Washtenaw County Materials Management Division are happy to announce they are holding their third annual Tractor Tire Drive on December 9 from 9am to 1pm at Freedom Township Hall, located at 11508 E Pleasant Lake Rd. Since its inception, the drive has collected […]
Witches Night Out contest winners!
Manchester held its 3rd Annual Witches Night Out on Saturday, bringing visitors in from all over for shopping, eating, drinking … and competing! Organizers Sue LaRocque, Merrill Guerra, and Kathy LaHaie, all three downtown business owners, held contests at the end of the night for Best Costume, Best Hat, and Best Cackle, and a drawing […]
COVID Vaccine Clinic at Emanuel Church
by Sara Swanson Michigan Medicine will be holding a free COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic on Friday, November 3, from noon to 4pm at Emanuel United Church of Christ, located at 324 West Main St. The vaccine is available for adults 19 years and older. No appointments needed. Vaccines are on a first come, first served basis. […]
Manchester Meet & Greet: Millie’s Coffeehouse
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library As part of the ongoing Manchester Meet & Greet fall series, Manchester District Library (MDL) will host Millie’s Coffeehouse on Saturday, November 4, at 11am in the upstairs lounge on the mezzanine level. Come try free samples of delicious seasonal brews and get the story on why this […]
Bingo for all ages!
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Join staff at the Manchester District Library (MDL) on the first Thursday of each month for a rousing round of bingo with snacks and prizes in the Teen Spot. All ages welcome. Stop by the library or visit the event calendar for information about this and other great programs for all […]
Chef Keegan baking series continues
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library The Manchester District Library will host Chef Keegan of Lakehouse Bakery for the next installment in his new series on Thursday, November 2. At 6pm in the Village Room, join Keegan to learn the science behind versatile ingredients in this fun, educational series — Baking: Spice, the Variety […]
