Abortion pills present new challenge for Michigan if Roe overturned
by Robin Erb (Bridge Michigan) With the possibility that an abortion ban will soon take hold in Michigan, both women and policymakers are focusing more attention on mail-order abortion pills, which are broadly available and present a stern challenge to enforcing future restrictions. Of the nearly 30,000 Michigan abortions in 2020, more than half involved […]
'Massive forgery scheme’ claims rock Michigan elections, governor’s race
by Jonathan Oosting (Bridge Michigan) LANSING — A petition fraud scandal threatening the candidacy of Republican gubernatorial front-runner James Craig has spread to at least three other Michigan candidates accused of submitting forged signatures from the same circulators in their quest to make the primary ballot. Michigan gubernatorial, congressional and judicial candidates are required to […]
Michael Sessions starts as village Manager
Michael Sessions started work at his new job as Manchester’s new village manager last Monday. Sessions, who is married with three young kids, is coming to the position with plenty of experience in municipal governance in southeast Michigan. Before accepting the position in Manchester, he served for eight and a half years as city administrator […]
Bald eagles nesting locally
The bald eagle is a noteworthy species for multiple reasons: it is the national bird of the United States, it has made a comeback from the brink of extinction in the mid 20th century, and it builds the largest tree nests ever recorded for any animal species. Currently we have a nesting pair of bald eagles in […]
Worth Repeating offering free rug-making class
Want to learn how to create a neat throw rug with recycled T-shirts? Worth Repeating has a class for you that is back by popular demand. If you can tie a knot, you can make a rug. Worth Repeating is offering a free rug-making class on Tuesday, May 31, from 7 to 8:30pm at the […]
Klager Elementary Kindergarten Roundup
Do you have a child who will be kindergarten-aged next fall? Klager Elementary School, located at 405 Ann Arbor St., will be holding their kindergarten roundup on May 12 from 5:30pm to 7pm on the playground. Join the fun and register your child for kindergarten. There will be several stations for you and your child […]
May events at the Manchester District Library
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Manchester District Library (MDL) will offer a variety of events and activities for all ages during April. MDL Board of Trustees Meeting Thursday, April 5 | 7 pm | Village Council Chambers The MDL Board of Trustees is an all-volunteer governing body made up of two members from […]
May 2022 Gardening Advice
submitted by Jennifer Fairfield, Garden Mill and Manchester Community & School Gardens I don’t know about you, but I could use a little more sunshine than we’ve gotten lately! April was a bit too gloomy for my taste, and didn’t really give me much opportunity to get out into my yard and gardens. Here’s hoping […]
Letter to the editor: there is value in a small town newspaper
April 29, 2022 To the editor: I would like to start this letter by thanking Sara Swanson and Marsha Chartrand for keeping this publication up and running for almost 10 years. I know that it is difficult to run an operation like this with such a small number of contributors, so your continued dedication is […]
Legal notice: notice to creditors
NOTICE TO CREDITORS The Settlor, Elva L. Heslip, who lived at 12779 Schleweis Rd., Manchester, Michigan, died on 4/4/2022. There is no personal representative of the decedent’s estate to whom Letters of Administration have been issued. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the Heslip Family Trust, dated 9/4/2007, will be forever […]
