Report: States like Michigan ‘simply not prepared’ for data center water demand
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 Great Lakes states like Michigan risk overtaxing water supplies by rushing to woo hyperscale data centers without closely analyzing whether […]
Public notice: Freedom Township
Freedom Township Board 11508 Pleasant Lake Road, Manchester, MI 48158 SYNOPSIS OF MEETING MINUTES August 12, 2025, Regular Board Meeting Held in person at the Freedom Town Hall Meeting called to order at 8:00pm Members present: Lindemann, Bristle, Layher, Huehl, Schaible absent-none 7 public in attendance. The board heard public comments, communications received, and […]
Trump administration extends order to keep Michigan coal plant open
by Kelly House, Bridge Michigan The Trump administration has extended its order forcing Consumers Energy to keep a Michigan coal plant open past its planned retirement date. The late-night order, which came hours before an earlier version was set to expire, orders Consumers Energy to keep the JH Campbell coal-fired power plant in West Olive […]
Michigan group pitches $800M affordable housing plan: ‘We have to invest’
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 Jordyn Hermani, Bridge Michigan LANSING — A group representing local governments across Michigan is calling on state lawmakers to set aside […]
New organizer needed for this year’s Manchester CROP Hunger Walk
by Sara Swanson In 1995, Manchester held its first CROP Hunger Walk. CROP Hunger Walks are community-wide events sponsored by Church World Service and organized by local congregations and groups to raise funds to reduce hunger at home and around the world. Over the last 30 years, Manchester has raised more than $160,000 to combat […]
August’s Memory Café at Bethel Church
submitted by Della Smith, Memory Café at Bethel Every fourth Wednesday of the month until October 2025, from 1 to 3pm, Bethel Church UCC will hold a Memory Café. A Memory Café is a social opportunity for people with dementia or memory difficulties and their caregivers (this is not a drop-off event; caregivers must stay) […]
MTFD performs water rescue over the weekend
submitted by Mike Kouba, Fire Chief, Manchester Township Fire Department On Sunday, August 17, Manchester Township Fire Department (MTFD) responded to a kayaker in the River Raisin near Fellows Bridge off of Sharon Valley Road who was trapped under a fallen tree. His nephew was in another kayak and happened to have a chainsaw, which […]
80th Annual Manchester Community Fair Livestock Auction Champions
submitted by Cindy Grau On August 5 and 6, the Manchester Community Fair held its livestock auctions. Here are the champions: Below is the list of buyers and add-on contributors we’d like to recognize: Advanced Industries, Al and Sue Staffeld, Alber Orchard, Boullion Sales, Brian Kunzelman, Bridgewater Sales & Service, Cadillac Asphalt, Chelsea Lumber — […]
Zion Church Night of Worship, fundraiser for Lasting Smiles — Uganda
submitted by Zion Chelsea-Manchester Zion Lutheran Church is holding a night of worship on Sunday, August 24. It begins with a meal/fundraiser for Lasting Smiles — Uganda at 5pm, followed by worship and presentation at 6:15pm. The whole community is invited. Lasting Smiles was founded in 2016 in Kyajja, one of the poorest communities in […]
Zion Church — free popsicles in Carr Park!
submitted by Zion Chelsea-Manchester Zion Lutheran Church will be giving away free popsicles in Carr Park on Tuesday, August 26, at 6:30pm. Stop by and get a free popsicle! Carr Park is located at 600 W Main St. Zion Church is located at 3050 S Fletcher Rd. Questions? Call Zion at 734-475-8064 or email zionchelsea@gmail.com. […]
