Public notice: Bridgewater Township
ORDINANCE 75 CONSUMERS ENERGY COMPANY GAS FRANCHISE ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE, granting to CONSUMERS ENERGY COMPANY, its successors and assigns, the right and authority to lay, maintain and commercially operate gas lines and facilities including but not limited to mains, pipes, services and on, under, along, and across public places including but not limited to highways, […]
Public notice: Manchester Township
Manchester Township Public Hearing Notice NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, the Manchester Township Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a Public Hearing on Thursday, March 13, 2025, at 7pm. The purpose of this hearing is to receive public comments on a proposed variance at the property located at 11703 Noggles Rd. LOCATION: Manchester Township Hall 275 […]
Michigan lawmakers overhaul paid leave, wage laws in last-minute deal
by Simon D. Schuster (Bridge Michigan) LANSING — The Michigan Legislature finalized an eleventh-hour deal to limit court-ordered wage increases and paid sick leave requirements late Thursday, the culmination of a seven-year fight over the policies in Michigan. The bipartisan compromise, approved roughly an hour before court-ordered laws were set to take effect Friday, will […]
Federal firings hit Great Lakes sea lamprey program, Michigan forestry workers
by Kelly House (Bridge Michigan) Just months ago, Great Lakes fish advocates were celebrating victory in a decades-long campaign to save lake trout populations from extinction at the hands of invasive sea lamprey. Now they fear that progress could slip away, as President Donald Trump’s vow to downsize the federal government threatens to derail efforts to keep […]
Michigan refugees left in limbo under resettlement suspension
by Lauren Gibbons (Bridge Michigan) Faith-based groups across Michigan are scrambling to assist more than 1,000 new refugees who had entered the state before President Donald Trump halted US resettlement programs and funding to feed, clothe and house new arrivals. “What this does is, it creates homelessness,” said Kelli Dobner of Samaritas, the Michigan affiliate […]
School board preparing for new superintendent search
by Sara Swanson We reported two weeks ago that Manchester Community Schools’ current superintendent, Dr. Bezeau, will be resigning at the end of this contract year, June 30, 2025, and that the school board would begin immediately on planning to recruit and hire their next superintendent. Sandra Wiitala, board president, reports that the school board held […]
Children at Luther C. Klager learn hands-only CPR and raise funds for the American Heart Association
submitted by Melissa Yekulis, Luther C. Klager Elementary School Just in time for Valentine’s Day, children at Luther C. Klager Elementary School learned about heart health and how they can save lives with hands-only CPR. For the month of February, the children of Klager are participating in an American Heart Association fundraiser: Heart Heroes. Children have […]
Pause in federal funding impacts two local agriculture programs
by Sara Swanson The Washtenaw County Conservation District (WCCD) announced last week that they are being directly impacted by the federal funding freezes. In the most recent Conservation Update they state, “Six of our staff members (almost half our workforce) are fully funded through federal grants. Due to recent actions from the new administration, there […]
Manchester crafter to be featured at Saline Spring Craft Show
submitted by Cheryl Hoeft, Saline Craft Show organizer Over 150 creative craft persons, showcasing their most recent and exceptional work, from throughout Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Minnesota, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin will travel to this 27th annual show starting at 8am and running through 3:30pm on Saturday at the Saline Middle School, 7190 N Maple Rd, in Saline. Crafters’ wares will […]
Make macramé plant hangers at the library
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library The Manchester District Library will host Wild Daisy Creative on Friday, February 28, at 11:30am, for a beginner-friendly make-and-take craft project: Macramé Ring Plant Hangers. Attendees will learn four macramé knot styles and go home with their own large decorative plant hanger. This workshop is free of charge […]
