Manchester wrestlers gearing up for state tournament
submitted by William Gross The Manchester Varsity Wrestling team just completed two weeks of competition in the state wrestling tournament and now look toward the individual State Finals at Ford Field, where seven Manchester wrestlers have advanced. On February 8, Manchester High School hosted MHSAA individual wrestling districts, where the host Dutchmen came away with […]
We Love Books! Party at the library
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library National Library Lovers Month will culminate in a We Love Books! Party at Manchester District Library on Friday, February 28, from 3 to 5pm in the Village Room. Join us for a party at the library, for the library — and for those who participated in our We […]
Public notice: Freedom Township
Freedom Township Board 11508 Pleasant Lake Road, Manchester, MI 48158 SYNOPSIS OF MEETING MINUTES February 11, 2025, Regular Board Meeting Held in person at the Freedom Town Hall Meeting called to order at 8:02pm Members present: Lindemann, Bristle, Layher, Huehl, Schaible absent-none 4 public in attendance. The board heard public comments, communications received, and […]
Public notice: Freedom Township
Meeting Notice The Freedom Township Board of Review The Freedom Twp. Hall 11508 Pleasant Lake Road Manchester, MI 48158 The Freedom Township March Board of Review will meet on the following dates: Tuesday, March 4, 2025, 6:00pm-7:00pm – Organizational Meeting (No property assessment appeals will be heard at this meeting) Monday, March 10, 2025, 2:00pm-5:00pm […]
Public notice: Bridgewater Township
BRIDGEWATER TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING SYNOPSIS 6-Feb-25 The regular monthly meeting of the Bridgewater Township Board of Trustees was called to order by Supervisor Fromhart at 7:05 p.m. Four board members were present (quorum) with 2 citizens in attendance. The board approved the 2-Jan-25 meeting minutes as presented. The board approved the agenda as […]
Public notice: Bridgewater Township
BRIDGEWATER TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES SPECIAL MEETING NOTICE THURSADAY, MARCH 06, 2025 7:00 P.M. The Bridgewater Township Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting on Thursday, March 06, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. at the township hall located at 10990 Clinton Road, Manchester, Michigan, phone (517) 456-7728, internet where meeting notices are posted: www.twp-bridgewater.org. Any person […]
Public notice: Manchester Township
Township of Manchester 275 S Macomb; P O Box 668; Manchester MI 48158 Phone (734)428-7090 – Fax (734)428-7935 E-mail: mtwp_assessor@sbcglobal.net www.twp-manchester.org TOWNSHIP OF MANCHESTER 2025 MARCH BOARD OF REVIEW MEETINGS As required by the General Property Tax Act, public notice is hereby given by the Township of Manchester that the 2025 March Board of Review […]
Michigan lawmakers strike deal on wages and tips — but not sick leave, yet
by Jordyn Hermani (Bridge Michigan) LANSING — Michigan’s Democratic-led Senate and Republican-led House appear to have reached a deal to accelerate a court-ordered minimum wage increase but retain the state’s lower base pay rate for tipped workers. But the wage plan, as written and approved by the Senate late Thursday in a bipartisan 20-12 vote, […]
Michigan universities would lose millions if Trump caps research costs
by Ron French (Bridge Michigan) Michigan universities and hospitals stand to lose hundreds of millions of dollars in federal research funding under a change in policy at the National Institutes of Health that a federal judge temporarily blocked Monday. The change from President Donald Trump’s administration is intended to rein in administrative costs and direct more money toward […]
Michigan ‘red flag’ gun law, year 1: 287 confiscation orders, 84 denials
by Jordyn Hermani (Bridge Michigan) LANSING — Police and individuals requested nearly 400 extreme risk protection gun confiscation orders last year under Michigan’s new “red flag” gun law, according to new state data. Most — but not all — of the orders were approved by judges, often before a court hearing, because the owner appeared […]
