Consumers Energy seeking a nearly 11% increase in residential gas bills
by Janelle D. James (Bridge Michigan) Consumers Energy has petitioned the Michigan Public Service Commission for a gas-rate increase that would send residential bills almost 11% higher. The company said Wednesday that the $248 million rate increase will “strengthen its natural gas system … and replace up to 10,000 decades-old natural gas service lines that […]
Michigan transparency plans die again, keeping public in the dark
by Simon D. Schuster (Bridge Michigan) LANSING — Efforts to bring increased transparency and ethics reforms to state government once again died this year alongside Democrats’ trifecta control. The House adjourned Thursday without taking up a Senate-approved plan to expand Michigan’s open records law to the Legislature and governor, which remains one of only two states with […]
Michigan-based group reframes dementia: There’s life after diagnosis
by Robin Erb (Bridge Michigan) WHITE LAKE — Dr. Arnold Beresh wished he’d known it sooner: There’s a whole lot of living still to do after a diagnosis of dementia. But sitting in a doctor’s consulting room on a warm August day in 2015, his wife, Michele, at his side, the foot and ankle surgeon […]
MHS students traveled to state capitol to present at Student Technology Showcase
by Sara Swanson Students from Manchester Jr./Sr. High School were one of 25 teams of students selected from all over Michigan to bring cutting-edge and innovative technology demonstrations from their classroom to lawmakers at the state Capitol Building for the 23rd annual Student Technology Showcase on Wednesday, December 4. This event was organized by the […]
Henes family recognized as WCCD’s 2024 Conservation Farmers of the Year
by Sara Swanson A Manchester area family has been recognized for their conservation work and is being awarded the 2024 Walter Wolfgang Memorial Conservation Farmer of the Year Award by the Washtenaw County Conservation District (WCCD). The Walter Wolfgang Memorial Conservation Farmer of the Year Award is presented to outstanding conservation farmers in Washtenaw County, […]
Land Preservation report, new firefighter, and allocating ARP money at the Manchester Township Board Meeting
by Sybil Kolon All board members were present at the December 10 board meeting except John Seefeld. Michael Walter attended his first board meeting after being elected as Trustee to replace Krista Jarvis. Also present were fire chief Bill Scully and several members of the public. Fire chief Bill Scully provided the monthly report for […]
Meet Manchester Community Schools’ new Director of Special Education
submitted by Dr. Brad Bezeau, superintendent, Manchester Community Schools The Manchester Community Schools is pleased to introduce Mr. Menhem Aouad to our district in the capacity of Director of Special Education. Mr. Aouad is credentialed by the Michigan Department of Education as a Fully Approved Director of Special Education and by the Department of Licensing […]
2024 Manchester area Christmas services
by Sara Swanson Church services are often considered an essential, traditional part of the Christmas season, even for those who don’t attend the rest of the year, and Manchester has several to offer. This year’s local church services include: Bethel UCC, located at 10425 Bethel Church Rd, will have a children’s Christmas program featuring their Jr. […]
In-person Master Rain Gardener class planned for Manchester
by Sara Swanson Have you thought about taking a Master Rain Gardener class in the past but not wanted to drive to Ann Arbor or do it over Zoom? Good news! River Raisin Watershed Council announced that they are holding an in-person Master Rain Gardener class in Manchester this coming spring. The class will be […]
Public notice: Manchester Township
MANCHESTER. TOWNSHIP, Ml PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, the Manchester Township Planning Commission, during a regular meeting, will hold a Public Hearing on Thursday, January 9th, 2024 at 6:30 pm. The purpose of this hearing is to receive public comment on proposed amendments to the Township’s Zoning Ordinance related to Small-Scale and Community […]
