Sara Swanson

Obituary: Susan Marie Bachert

Susan Marie Bachert, 68, of Clinton, Michigan passed away peacefully on Monday, June 9, 2025. She was born on November 17, 1956, in Detroit, Michigan to William and Betty Bachert. Susan was a florist for over 30 years and owned the Flower Garden in Manchester, Michigan with her partner Michael. She loved to be creative […]

 Sara Swanson

Ernest named to NMU’s Winter 2025 dean’s list

from Northern Michigan University Northern Michigan University announced the dean’s list for the Winter 2025 semester. The dean’s list recognizes those undergraduate-level students who have achieved a high scholastic standing during the regular academic year. Holden Ernest from Manchester qualified with a grade point average of 4.00. Northern Michigan University is a public university in […]

 Sara Swanson

Public notice: Manchester Community Schools

Manchester Community Schools NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED 2025–2026 BUDGET PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on June 26, 2025, at 6:00 p.m., at Manchester Jr/Sr High School, 20500 Dutch Dr, Manchester, Michigan, the Board of Education of Manchester Community Schools will hold a public hearing to consider the District’s proposed 2025–2026 budget. The Board […]

 Sara Swanson

Public notice: Manchester Township

MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP NOTICE OF BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING The Manchester Township Board will hold a public hearing on the proposed township budgets for fiscal year 2025–26 at the Manchester Township Hall, 275 S Macomb St, on Monday, June 23, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. Possible budget amendments to 2024–25 will also be considered. The property tax millage […]

 Sara Swanson

Public notice: City of Manchester

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public meeting of the City of Manchester Zoning Board of Appeals will be held at the Manchester City Offices located at 912 City Road, Manchester, MI 48158 on Monday, July 7, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. During this meeting the Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public […]

 Sara Swanson

Public notice: City of Manchester

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public meeting of the City of Manchester Zoning Board of Appeals will be held at the Manchester City Offices located at 912 City Road, Manchester, MI 48158 on Monday, July 7, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. During this meeting the Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public […]

 Sara Swanson

Public notice: City of Manchester

CITY OF MANCHESTER WASHTENAW COUNTY, MICHIGAN ORDINANCE No. 12 AN ORDINANCE TO ALLOW FOR BACKYARD FEMALE CHICKENS AND QUAILS IN THE CITY OF MANCHESTER. THE CITY OF MANCHESTER, WASHTENAW COUNTY, MICHIGAN, HEREBY ORDAINS: SECTION 1. AMENDMENT TO 90.20 (A) OF THE MANCHESTER CODE OF ORDINANCES (A) Except as otherwise prohibited within this chapter, no person […]

 Sara Swanson

Public notice: City of Manchester

NOTICE OF FILING DEADLINE FOR THE ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2025, FOR THE CITY OF MANCHESTER To the qualified electors of the City of Manchester, Washtenaw County, Michigan: In accordance with City Charter Section 4.6, notice is hereby given that the filing deadline for candidates to be included on the November […]

 Sara Swanson

Michigan lawmakers seeking stronger antisemitism ban: We’ve been threatened too

by Simon D. Schuster  (Bridge Michigan) LANSING — Following a series of attacks across the country, Jewish members of the Michigan Legislature on Tuesday announced a new proposal that would make antisemitism a specific form of illegal ethnic discrimination in the state. They know the stakes well, said Rep. Samantha Steckloff, D-Farmington Hills: All three […]

 Sara Swanson

As Michigan scores fall, state superintendent blames local control ‘run amok’

by Isabel Lohman (Bridge Michigan) As Michigan students continue to struggle with early literacy, State Superintendent Michael Rice was in the hot seat in Lansing on Tuesday and blamed “local control” for lower scores. Michigan third and fourth grade reading scores continue to be lower than before the pandemic. Just 39.6% of third grade readers are […]