Whitmer signs ‘red flag’ law, allowing Michigan judges to confiscate guns
by Yue Stella Yu (Bridge Michigan) Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Monday signed “red flag” legislation into law, making Michigan the 21st state to enact a law designed to prevent people posing a risk to themselves or others from possessing a gun. The law, expected to take effect next spring, is of three gun reform […]
Michigan Supreme Court justices in line for 7% raise to $208K per year by 2026
by Yue Stella Yu (Bridge Michigan) LANSING — A state panel voted 5-2 Wednesday to give Michigan Supreme Court Justices a 7% pay raise and $10,000 in expense allowances each, arguing their wages have not kept up with inflation. If legislators sign on to the recommendation, the annual salary for the seven justices on the […]
Back by popular demand … The Manchester Fairy Garden Contest
submitted by Laura Wohlgemuth How to enter: 1. Participants create a Fairy Garden that is displayed in their front yard to contribute toward The Manchester Fairy Garden Tour for the Manchester community to all enjoy! If you don’t live in town, you can display a potted Fairy Garden at the Manchester District Library and enter […]
Bethel Church holding multi-choir concert
submitted by Jean Martin, Bethel United Church of Christ The public is invited to a ministry choir concert at Bethel United Church of Christ, located at 10425 Bethel Church Rd, on Saturday, June 3, at 7 pm. At least three choirs will be singing.
Obituary: Marlene Mae Lentz
Marlene Mae Lentz, 89, returned to her home in heaven on Sunday, May 21, 2023. Marlene’s family and friends will gather Tuesday, May 30, 2023, 4–7pm at Eineder Funeral Homes — Manchester Chapel. Her funeral service will be held on Wednesday, May 31, 2023, at 11am with family and friends gathering at 10am until time […]
Create a healthier place for yourself, your family, and your community by choosing native plants
submitted by Doug Reith, Resource Coordinator, Washtenaw County Conservation District The Washtenaw County Conservation District will host the annual Native Plant Expo & Marketplace on June 3 at the Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds (5055 Ann Arbor-Saline Rd) from 9am to 1pm. The Native Plant Expo & Marketplace offers a convenient location to shop for Michigan […]
Photos: Flags on the graves of veterans
In anticipation of Memorial Day this coming weekend, the Schiel family placed American flags on veterans’ graves, something they’ve been doing annually since 1994. Memorial Day is a federal holiday set aside for honoring and mourning the US military members who have died while serving. The first national observance of Memorial Day occurred on May […]
Public notice: Manchester Community Schools
Notice to Bidders Manchester Community Schools Overhead Paging System Sealed proposals will be received at the Manchester Community Schools — Riverside Intermediate School, 710 E Main St, Manchester, MI 48158 until June 13, 2023, 1pm EST, for proposals to add an overhead paging system at Luther C. Klager Elementary School. Bids will be accepted for […]
Public notice: Manchester Community Schools
Notice to Bidders Manchester Community Schools Additional Cameras Sealed proposals will be received at the Manchester Community Schools — Riverside Intermediate School, 710 E Main St, Manchester, MI 48158 until June 13, 2023, 1pm EST, accepting proposals to add cameras throughout the district ultimately connecting back to the existing exacqVision Cameras system. Bids will be […]
Public notice: Manchester District Library
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING MANCHESTER DISTRICT LIBRARY COUNTY OF WASHTENAW, MICHIGAN ON THE ADOPTION OF THE BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2023–2024 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS IN THE LIBRARY DISTRICT OF THE MANCHESTER DISTRICT LIBRARY PLEASE TAKE NOTE that the Board of Trustees of the Manchester District Library, County of Washtenaw, State of […]
