Michigan plans to reissue Line 5 permit amid federal review, court fight
by Kelly House, Bridge Michigan State environmental officials plan to reissue a key water quality permit for the Line 5 tunnel, according to a preliminary decision announced Tuesday afternoon. Regulators with the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy propose to permit Canadian oil company Enbridge Energy to discharge millions of gallons of treated […]
Study of PFAS levels in Michigan firefighters raises cautious optimism
by Eli Newman, Bridge Michigan Michigan firefighters are regularly exposed to toxic “forever chemicals” on the job. But new state data revealed last week shows that their PFAS blood levels are no higher than the average American’s, a finding that has some cautiously optimistic about state regulation designed to limit exposure. The results come at […]
Irish Hills Concerned Citizens draws packed crowd for meeting on proposed gravel mine
submitted by Emily Jade Foley, Irish Hills Concerned Citizens Approximately 60 residents gathered Saturday morning at Frog Holler Farm located in Brooklyn, MI for a community meeting hosted by Irish Hills Concerned Citizens focused on concerns surrounding the proposed gravel mine adjacent to Watkins Lake State Park and County Preserve. An additional approximately 17 people […]
Rev. Dr. Susan Hitts to leave Manchester UMC for Lansing Central UMC
submitted by Manchester United Methodist Church Rev. Dr. Susan Hitts, pastor of Manchester United Methodist Church, has been appointed to serve Lansing Central United Methodist Church beginning July 1, 2026. As an elder in The United Methodist Church, Rev. Dr. Hitts serves under appointment by the bishop. These appointments are part of the connectional ministry […]
Sue Shink coming to Watkins Lake State Park & County Preserve to meet with constituents
by Sara Swanson State Senator Sue Shink, who represents Freedom and Sharon townships in the Manchester area, and the Department of Natural Resources will be coming to Watkins Lake State Park and County Preserve on Monday, June 15, from 10am to 11:30am for a Walk & Talk to discuss Michigan’s natural spaces and hear updates […]
MHS track and field: Boys Take 2nd and Girls 4th at EJ Dome Classic, and Napoleon recap
submitted by Michael Coltre, Coach, Manchester Track and Field EJ Dome Classic Jackson, Mi the Track team had their best efforts of the season as the boys took runner-up to Jonesville at the EJ Dome Classic with 94 points on Friday May 8th. This is back-to-back years the Dutch came away with the runner-up trophy! […]
MCS 2026 Art Show (photos)
by Sara Swanson Manchester Community Schools held their Annual Young 5s–12th Grade Art Show on Thursday, May 7, from 6pm to 8pm, at the Manchester District Library. This year’s had a farm theme! Riverside Intermediate and Jr/Sr High School Art Teacher, Bella Push stated, “This year’s art show was incredible. I am very grateful that […]
Manchester senior citizens organizing a trip to Greenfield Village
by Sara Swanson The Manchester seniors have been on the move! They visited the Henry Ford Museum in March and Frankenmuth in April. Now the Manchester Senior Citizens Council is organizing a trip to historic Greenfield Village in Dearborn, Michigan on Wednesday June 17 from 8:30am to 5pm. The trip costs $60 per person and […]
Manchester Co-op Preschool looking for CEO
by Sara Swanson For more than 50 years, the Manchester Co-op Preschool has been a fixture in Manchester. Multiple generations have started their education in that institution. Though it has had different homes over the years, it now is based out of the Klager Elementary Building. The Co-op Preschool is a licensed early childhood program […]
Mount Rainier National Park Ranger to present 2 programs at the library
submitted by Laura Wohlgemuth, Manchester District Library Event Coordinator Adventure is calling! Join the Manchester District Library on Thursday, May 28 at 5pm for an exciting virtual journey to one of America’s most breathtaking national parks and earn an official Mount Rainier National Park Junior Ranger Badge. Participants will explore the wonders of Mount Rainier […]
