How a Michigan hospital is acting to save lives of Black pregnant women
by Robin Erb (Bridge Michigan) DETROIT—On a recent afternoon, Rob Barron, a paramedic, stepped into the Detroit home that Kayla Sturkey, 20, shares with her mother, teenage brother and the home’s newest resident: Kayla’s week-old son, Abel. The room is filled with the evidence of new life: a baby blue mylar balloon, a tidy bassinet […]
Michigan restaurants: Raising minimum wage would doom us. Others dubious
by Janelle D. James (Bridge Michigan) Allison Rybsky has been a server at Driftwood Bar and Grill in Novi for two years. In addition to waiting tables, she sweeps, mops and completes other cleaning tasks before clocking out. She worries that increasing the state minimum wage to $11.73 from $3.84 for tipped workers may prompt […]
Manchester Township Board Meeting: digitizing old township records, gravel road improvements, and a funding request from WAVE
by Sybil Kolon All board members were present at a special meeting on June 13 to discuss the use of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds the township received, approximately $270,000. The board reviewed possible funding of several items that had been considered at the previous special meeting in February. Decisions on several items were […]
Chelsea Hospital awards grants to CRC, St Louis Center & WAVE
by Sara Swanson Chelsea Hospital announced today that it has awarded nine grants totaling $170,269 to community-based organizations in Chelsea, Dexter, Grass Lake, Manchester, and Stockbridge. These organizations have been targeted with investments to further improve the health and well-being of local residents living and working in communities served by the hospital. Two Manchester area organizations […]
PopUp Food Pantry returning to Freedom Township
by Sara Swanson As part of a joint effort with Food Gatherers and Aid in Milan, and using state funding, the Community Resource Center (CRC) is bringing food to Freedom Township residents who aren’t able to visit stores or the food pantry regularly. The CRC will be holding their next PopUp Food Pantry series on […]
SUMC holding Ice Cream Social
submitted by Sharon United Methodist Church Sharon United Methodist Church (SUMC) at the corner of M-52 and Pleasant Lake Rd will kick off the ice cream social season this year on Wednesday, June 28, with their annual ice cream social from 4:30pm– 7pm. There will be indoor seating and take out available. You will have […]
Celebrate the Library Summer Reading midway at Carr Park, June 28
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Wednesday, June 28 marks the halfway point of the Manchester District Library (MDL) annual Summer Reading Program. The entire Manchester community is invited to the Summer Reading Program Midway Celebration featuring fun activities at Carr Park from 4-6pm. All ages welcome. Activities will include a bubble tent, teen […]
Farm to Table 8th Annual Fabulous Feast is happening in Manchester and tickets now on sale!
submitted by 5 Healthy Towns Foundation An apple a day keeps the doctor away – or so the story goes! Join us to celebrate our local farmers markets, and our great Michigan seasonal bounty, at this year’s Farm to Table Fabulous Feast event, on Sunday, September 10 from 3pm to 6pm at Alber Orchard & […]
Create upcycled vintage jewelry art at the Library
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Create a dragonfly or other work of art with vintage jewelry, beads, and buttons in this fun upcycled art class being offered by the Manchester District Library (MDL) on Monday, June 26. The session will begin at 6pm in the Village Room. Materials will be provided, but participants […]
Library offers three mixed media paint parties
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library On Tuesday, June 27, the Manchester District Library (MDL) will offer a unique Mixed Media Paint Party for each of three age groups. Participants will create an amazing mixed media collage on a canvas with a variety of different mediums. Class for ages 5 and under begins at […]
