Public notice: Village of Manchester
ATTENTION VILLAGE OF MANCHESTER RESIDENTS NOTICE PUBLIC HEARING A public hearing has been scheduled for June 5th, 2023 at the regular Council Meeting at 7:00 PM at the Manchester Village Hall in Council Chambers, 912 City Road, Manchester, Michigan for the purpose of discussing adoption of the 2023/2024 Budget. A copy of the budget is […]
Photos: Spring 2023 emerges slowly but surely
Here at the end of April, beginning of May, despite the isolated snow flurry, we’ve reached the tipping point into spring! (Photos courtesy of Sara Swanson.)
Michigan home values among lowest in U.S.
by Mike Wilkinson (Bridge Michigan) Michigan housing values are falling behind the rest of the nation, as the median listing price now ranks 48th among states, down from 45th a year ago. The state’s median listing of $267,000 is higher only than the medians in Ohio and West Virginia, according to March data compiled by Realtor.com. […]
What is the debt ceiling and why Michigan should care if the U.S. defaults
by Paula Gardner (Bridge Michigan) Drama continues to mount in Washington, D.C., as House Republicans demand deep spending cuts from the Biden administration in return for their vote to raise the $31.4 trillion U.S. debt ceiling and avoid fiscal calamity. At risk is whether the nation will be able to pay its bills, many of which involve […]
Flush with cash, Michigan lawmakers try again to pass state septic code
by Kelly House (Bridge Michigan) Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle have repeatedly tried, and failed, to end Michigan’s reign as the only state lacking comprehensive regulations to prevent septic systems from polluting its waters. As pollution problems grow more pronounced in communities across the state, Sen. Sam Singh said he believes the umpteenth […]
Manchester Community Event Calendars printed and distributed!
by Sara Swanson A printed Manchester Community Events Calendar for the coming year is now available to pick up. It includes information about the Farmers Market, Manchester Community Fair, Friends of the Library used-book donation days, and more! You can pick up your own calendar at many of the downtown shops, at the Manchester District […]
CRC to once again offer wooden nickels for Farmers Market
by Sara Swanson The Community Resource Center (CRC) will resume its wooden nickels program for 2023! They will be at the Farmers Market each week offering their current food pantry clients wooden nickels to use to purchase fresh produce, honey, eggs, and seeds, as well as fruit, veggie, and herb plants. Each wooden nickel is […]
Free Mother’s Day Card Make and Take
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Just in time for Mother’s Day, come make a hand-crafted card for a special someone in your life at the Manchester District Library (MDL) on Wednesday, May 3. Materials will be provided in the Youth Area beginning at 3:30pm. The MDL is located at 912 City Rd. Stop […]
Secret Crisis Comics visits library on Free Comic Book Day Eve
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library On the eve of Free Comic Book Day, join Todd Dziobak from Secret Crisis Comics for a very special Comic Book Reading at 1pm in the Teen Spot at the Manchester District Library (MDL). The MDL is located at 912 City Rd. Stop by the library or visit […]
Opening new access to the Adult Learners Institute
submitted by Joan Gaughan, Adult Learners Institute (ALI) At its monthly meeting on April 24, the ALI Board was given a preview of its new website currently being developed through the generous donation of an anonymous donor who decided that the Adult Learners Institute’s website needed a makeover and is providing the funds to do […]
