Sara Swanson

Bargardi, Harris, and Tackett recognized at SVSU

from Saginaw Valley State University  More than 1,650 students from Saginaw Valley State University earned a spot on the winter 2023 semester Dean’s List, including Natalie Bargardi of Manchester. To be eligible for the Dean’s List, a student must take at least 12 credit hours and carry a semester grade point average of 3.4 or better. […]

 Sara Swanson

McIver makes Dean’s List at Schoolcraft

from Schoolcraft College In recognition of his outstanding academic performance during the winter 2023 semester, Manchester resident Noah McIver was included on the Schoolcraft College Dean’s List. Noah is 16 and currently dual-enrolled in both high school and Schoolcraft College, working on his degree in cybersecurity. To receive this honor, a part-time student needs to […]

 Sara Swanson

Penberthy earns summer internship at zoo

from University of Findlay University of Findlay announced that Emily Penberthy of Manchester is working as an intern at the Indian Creek Zoo in Lambertville, Michigan, for the summer semester 2023. Penberthy is pursuing a degree in animal science at the University of Findlay. Located in Findlay, Ohio, the University of Findlay was established in 1882 […]

 Sara Swanson

Public notice: Village of Manchester

ORDINANCE NO. 320 Amendment to Chapter 52 of the Village Code Village of Manchester, Washtenaw County, Michigan An ordinance to amend Chapter 52, Section 52-07 of the Village Code of the Village of Manchester to amend the penalty for late utility bills. VILLAGE OF MANCHESTER, WASHTENAW COUNTY, MICHIGAN, HEREBY ORDAINS: Section 1. Amendment to Chapter […]

 Sara Swanson

Public notice: Village of Manchester

2022 Water Quality Report for the Village of Manchester Water Supply Serial Number: 04020 This report covers the drinking water quality for the Village of Manchester for the 2022 calendar year. This information is a snapshot of the quality of the water that we provided to you in 2022. Included are details about where your […]

 Sara Swanson

Charges filed in signature fraud scandal that rocked Michigan governor race

by Jonathan Oosting (Bridge Michigan) LANSING — Two petition firm owners have been arrested, and a third is being sought by authorities, as they face a slew of felonies stemming from a signature fraud scandal that disqualified leading Republicans from last year’s gubernatorial primary and prompted calls for reform. Attorney General Dana Nessel announced the […]

 Sara Swanson

How a Michigan hospital is acting to save lives of Black pregnant women

by Robin Erb (Bridge Michigan) DETROIT—On a recent afternoon, Rob Barron, a paramedic, stepped into the Detroit home that Kayla Sturkey, 20, shares with her mother, teenage brother and the home’s newest resident: Kayla’s week-old son, Abel. The room is filled with the evidence of new life: a baby blue mylar balloon, a tidy bassinet […]

 Sara Swanson

Michigan restaurants: Raising minimum wage would doom us. Others dubious

by Janelle D. James (Bridge Michigan) Allison Rybsky has been a server at Driftwood Bar and Grill in Novi for two years. In addition to waiting tables, she sweeps, mops and completes other cleaning tasks before clocking out. She worries that increasing the state minimum wage to $11.73 from $3.84 for tipped workers may prompt […]

 Sara Swanson

Manchester Township Board Meeting: digitizing old township records, gravel road improvements, and a funding request from WAVE

by Sybil Kolon All board members were present at a special meeting on June 13 to discuss the use of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds the township received, approximately $270,000.  The board reviewed possible funding of several items that had been considered at the previous special meeting in February.  Decisions on several items were […]

 Sara Swanson

Chelsea Hospital awards grants to CRC, St Louis Center & WAVE

by Sara Swanson Chelsea Hospital announced today that it has awarded nine grants totaling $170,269 to community-based organizations in Chelsea, Dexter, Grass Lake, Manchester, and Stockbridge.  These organizations have been targeted with investments to further improve the health and well-being of local residents living and working in communities served by the hospital. Two Manchester area organizations […]