Michigan ‘river walker’ program warns anglers on eating contaminated fish
by Ashley Zhou (Bridge Michigan) DETROIT—Sporting a bright yellow “Eat Safe Fish” t-shirt and lanyard, Jim Bridgforth carries an armful of pamphlets as he walks the Detroit River at Mariner Park. Anglers sit in camping chairs equipped with bait of all colors and sizes, wearing bucket hats and dipping into their lunch boxes as they […]
Control for frog-bit and water soldiers
by Vladislava Sukhanovskaya, Circle of Blue (Bridge Michigan) In the waters where it’s a native species — Europe, Asia, and Africa – the aquatic plant known as European frog-bit is no trouble at all. Though its name summons images of slime and bumps, frog-bit is a decorative display of coin-size leaves that in shallow water look […]
Whitmer’s population group eyes Michigan infrastructure, education, economy
by Lauren Gibbons (Bridge Michigan) Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s council to address the state’s stagnant population announced 64 new workgroup members Monday to study infrastructure, education, the economy and other factors that could draw more residents. The “Growing Michigan Together Council” is chaired by Republican businessman John Rakolta and Democratic education leader Shirley Stancato and will rely on input […]
Obituary: Joyce Ann Steele
Joyce Ann Steele, 77, of Manchester, MI, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, August 14, 2023. She was born on March 4, 1946 in Ann Arbor, Michigan to Eugene and Rose (Yekisa) Kaupp. Joyce married John W. Steele Jr. on September 17, 1966 in Chelsea, Michigan. She will be remembered as a fashionable woman […]
Public notice: Freedom Township
FREEDOM TOWNSHIP WASHTENAW COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING – ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, September 5, 2023 at 7:30 p.m. in the Freedom Township Hall (11508 Pleasant Lake Road) to invite public comment on proposed amendments to articles 3.0 (Dimensional Standards), 4.0 (Land Use Table), 5.0 […]
Manchester Wrestling Club brings Olympian to run all-girls’ camp
by Sara Swanson Manchester wrestling club held an All-Girls’ Wrestling Camp last Thursday, August 3, for girls ages kindergarten through 12th at the high school and brought in women’s collegiate coaching pioneer and 2004 Olympian Toccara Montgomery to run it. It is the first of what they hope to be an annual camp. Montgomery has […]
New Community Garden fences are up!
submitted by Ruth VanBogelen, Manchester Community Garden After many years, the fences around the community garden to keep out wildlife were worn beyond repair. Thanks to two wonderful groups, new fences are installed. First, the Manchester Wellness Coalition approved the use of $5,500 from their allocation from 5 Healthy Towns Foundation funding to purchase new fencing […]
Return of Gazebo Concerts brings back audience!
by Sara Swanson The Manchester District Library presented the third of the 2023 summer Gazebo Concerts last Thursday in Wurster Park. The weather was perfect and with the Emanuel Ice Cream Social in luring distance, there was a great turnout for Kenji and Tim who played traditional dance and Americana tunes. There will be no […]
Obituary: Karen Lynn Bush
Karen Lynn Bush, age 52, of Grass Lake, Michigan, passed away on August 6, 2023, at her home surrounded by her family. Karen was born on January 28, 1971, in Clovis, New Mexico, the daughter of Jerry and Vicki (Mitchell) Poley. She graduated from Manchester High School, class of 1989. She had lived in the […]
Meet Santa at the new RV Park
Manchester’s new RV resort is holding a Christmas in August event and is inviting the whole community to come. On Saturday, August 19, from 3pm to 6pm, bring the kids to Hidden Lakes RV Resort, located at 11485 Parr Rd, to meet and take photos with Santa and do crafts. Whether you are looking to […]
