Ryan Kelley, ex-Michigan governor hopeful, gets prison time for Jan. 6 riot
by Jonathan Oosting (Bridge Michigan) LANSING – Former Michigan gubernatorial candidate Ryan Kelley is headed to prison for up to two months for his role in a U.S. Capitol riot that sought to block certification of then-President Donald Trump’s loss in the 2020 election. A federal judge on Tuesday sentenced Kelley to 60 days behind […]
Michigan makes history, requires filtered water in all schools, daycares
by Jonathan Oosting (Bridge Michigan) LANSING — Michigan will be the first state in the nation to require filtered drinking water at all schools and daycare centers under new laws signed Thursday by Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. Facilities will have until the end of the 2025-26 school year to install at least one bottle-filling station or faucet […]
2023 schedule of Halloween activities in the Manchester area
by Sara Swanson The Manchester area has a full schedule of events with something for everyone planned for Halloween 2024. Mark your calendars! Saturday, October 21 3rd Annual Witches Night Out: The village of Manchester’s downtown merchants will be holding the 3rd Annual Witches Night Out on Saturday, October 21, from 6pm to 9pm. The […]
MAHS volunteers make historical crafts to sell
by Sara Swanson Do you have knowledge or skill with a historic craft that you’d like to share or demonstrate? The Manchester Area Historical Society would love to build their crafting community! Anyone who is interested in historical crafts is invited to join them for crafting on Wednesday evenings from 6:30 to 8:30pm in the […]
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, October 26. At 6pm in the Village Room, join Keegan to learn the science behind versatile ingredients in this fun, educational series — Baking: Fat, That’s Where […]
Library to host SRSLY Manchester Halloween events for tweens and teens
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Manchester District Library (MDL) will host SRSLY Manchester for two fun Halloween events for youth in the community. On Tuesday, October 24, join SRSLY Manchester at 3:30pm in the Teen Spot for some after-school Halloween-themed snacks, stories, games, and craft activities. Recommended for ages 6–12. Teens can test […]
Adult Learners Institute announces its November classes
submitted by Joan Gaughan, Adult Learners Institute Adult Learners Institute’s (ALI) fall term ends in late November but four classes will take the chill off that month. Or maybe not. Even allowing for the vagaries of Michigan’s weather, the reality of climate change can no longer be denied. Cheryl Wells will discuss that reality in her […]
Public notice: Village of Manchester
Charter for The City of Manchester 2023 Approved by Charter Commission: March 27, 2023 Approved by Governor Gretchen Whitmer: April 25, 2023 Approved by Manchester Voters: <<date of approval>> Table of Contents I. NAME AND BOUNDARIES I.1.NAME I.2.BOUNDARIES I.3.WARDS II. GENERAL MUNICIPAL POWERS II.1.GENERAL POWERS II.2.ADDITIONAL POWERS OF THE CITY II.3.INTERPRETATION OF GENERAL POWERS II.4.INTERGOVERNMENTAL […]
Public notice: Village of Manchester
NOTICE OF ELECTION TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE PROPOSED CITY OF MANCHESTER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2023 AN ELECTION WILL BE HELD FOR THE PURPOSE OF ELECTING candidates to the following offices: six (6) city council members one (1) city Mayor A QUESTION AS TO WHETHER TO ADOPT the […]
Public notice: Bridgewater Township
BRIDGEWATER TOWNSHIP WASHTENAW COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF PRIVATE ROAD ORDINANCE NO. 74 During their regular October meeting, the Bridgewater Township Board of Trustees adopted the Private Road Ordinance No. 74 by authority of Public Act 246 of 1945 as amended (Township Ordinances, being MCL 41.181 — MCL41.187) to regulate the construction, maintenance, and […]
