Attack of the oyster mushrooms: How a foodie trend is harming Michigan woods
Editor’s note: This story was originally published by Bridge Michigan (bridgemi.com), a nonprofit and nonpartisan news organization. To get regular coverage from Bridge Michigan, sign up for a free Bridge Michigan newsletter here (https://bit.ly/BridgeMichiganNewsletter).” by Kelly House, Bridge Michigan Let’s start with the bad news: A new invasive mushroom is on the loose in Michigan’s woods, rapidly displacing native […]
Disorder sparks sudden OCD in kids. Should Michigan force insurers to cover?
Editor’s note: This story was originally published by Bridge Michigan (bridgemi.com), a nonprofit and nonpartisan news organization. To get regular coverage from Bridge Michigan, sign up for a free Bridge Michigan newsletter here (https://bit.ly/BridgeMichiganNewsletter).” by Eli Newman, Bridge Michigan BERKLEY, MI — In many ways, Paige Brick is just like any other 9-year-old girl. She’s fascinated with animals, especially […]
PFAS cleanups delayed by years at Michigan military sites
Editor’s note: This story was originally published by Bridge Michigan (bridgemi.com), a nonprofit and nonpartisan news organization. To get regular coverage from Bridge Michigan, sign up for a free Bridge Michigan newsletter here (https://bit.ly/BridgeMichiganNewsletter).” by Kelly House, Bridge Michigan The US Department of Defense has extended by years cleanup timelines at several Michigan military sites contaminated with PFAS “forever […]
Obituary: Beatrice “Bea” Geisler
Beatrice “Bea” Geisler, age 73, of Chelsea, Mich., passed away peacefully on August 13, 2025, with her husband, Carl, the love of her life, at her side. Bea was born on August 20, 1951, in Stockbridge, Mich., the daughter of Edward and Sarah (Salyer) Marshall, who preceded her in death. Bea graduated from Manchester High […]
Public notice: City of Manchester
NOTICE OF ELECTION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to the qualified electors of the City of Manchester, County of Washtenaw that a General Election will be held in the City of Manchester on Tuesday, November 4, 2025. The polls will be open from 7:00am to 8:00pm at Manchester City Hall 912 City Rd Manchester, MI 48158 […]
Public notice: City of Manchester
NOTICE OF REGISTRATION FOR THE ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2025 CITY OF MANCHESTER, MICHIGAN TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE CITY OF MANCHESTER: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that any qualified elector of the City of Manchester who is not already registered, may register to vote at your office of the City Clerk; […]
5th Annual Witches Night Out adding even more witchy fun!
by Sara Swanson Downtown Manchester’s Witches Night Out is returning for its 5th year on Saturday, October 11, from 6pm to 9:30pm. All of the favorites will return, including late-night shopping, drinking with lots of specials, sales, dancing, food trucks, and the big end-of-the-night witch contest! But this year also features some exciting additions! As […]
The Village Hair Forum has moved
by Sara Swanson The Village Hair Forum, long a fixture in the Manchester Mill, has moved! They are now just across the street at the recently remodeled Main Street Suites, next door to Bank Michigan. Owner Linda Stevens explained the perks of the new location, saying, “Village Hair Forum is in a relaxed, stress-free environment, […]
WAVE restoring door-to-door drivers, free rides for seniors 60+!
by Sara Swanson Western-Washtenaw Area Value Express (WAVE), which provides five-day-a-week, door-to-door service for western Washtenaw residents to anywhere in the county and back, and is Manchester’s only public transportation option, recently had to cut back services due to ongoing reductions in state and federal funding. The cutback that most affected Manchester-area riders was that […]
MAHS hosts the Michigan One-Room Schoolhouse Association meeting
submitted by Ray Berg, Manchester Area Historical Association On September 13, the Michigan One-Room Schoolhouse Association (MORSA) had their annual meeting at the MAHS Kingsley-Jenter House, and the Robert and Sandy Mottice Homestead on Pleasant Lake Road in Manchester. MORSA exists to help preserve and promote historic one-room schoolhouses throughout Michigan. Approximately 60 persons attended […]
