Public notice: Village of Manchester
ORDINANCE NO. 319 Amendment to Chapter 98 of the Village Code Village of Manchester, Washtenaw County, Michigan An ordinance to amend Chapter 98, Section 98-2 of the Village Code of the Village of Manchester to amend the definition of vacant property. VILLAGE OF MANCHESTER, WASHTENAW COUNTY, MICHIGAN, HEREBY ORDAINS: 1. Amendment to Chapter 98, Section […]
Frogs, salamanders, fairy shrimp usher in spring at Michigan vernal pools
by Lester Graham, Michigan Radio (Bridge Michigan) During the next couple of weeks, little pools of water in forested areas will be alive with the sounds of frogs. It’s a gathering place for all kinds of critters who need these temporary shallow ponds for finding a mate. That’s where I was headed. I was driving […]
DeSantis brings war on ‘woke’ to Michigan, teases run against Trump
by Jonathan Oosting (Bridge Michigan) MIDLAND – Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis spoke to hundreds of Michigan Republicans here on Thursday, positioning himself as an unapologetic conservative who has developed a “culture of winning” in his state. “What we showed in Florida, is that if you show bold leadership, if you pursue a bold agenda, you […]
Whitmer: Abortion pill remains ‘legal in Michigan,’ despite judge’s ruling
by Bridge Staff (Bridge Michigan) Michigan officials say medical abortions will continue in the state, despite a Texas federal judge’s ruling late Friday that suspended approval of the abortion medication mifepristone. “Despite this ruling, I want to be clear: abortion, including medication abortion, remains safe and legal in the state of Michigan,” Gov. Gretchen Whitmer […]
Obituary: Harold Eugene Tedrick
Harold Eugene Tedrick, 88, of Manchester, passed away peacefully at home, under the care of Arbor Hospice, on Sunday, April 9, 2023. Harold’s family and friends will gather Thursday, April 13, 2023, from 10:30am to noon at Eineder Funeral Homes — Manchester Chapel. A graveside service will take place following visitation at Oak Grove Cemetery, […]
Desserts through the Decades: 1930s
submitted by Laura Wohlgemuth On Wednesday, March 29, Chef Keegan from The Lakehouse Bakery shared different dining aspects from the 1930s and how they differ from the 1920s, which was covered in the previous class at the Manchester District Library. The Great Depression took a toll on all aspects of American life, not just dining. […]
Letter to the editor: Grateful for linemen’s service
March 29, 2023 This Manchester area resident, Nick Jackson, is splicing a damaged power line that supplies our homes with electricity. Nick and many other linemen do this both day and night regardless of the weather. We should be grateful for their service and quit complaining and stop talking about lawsuits. Robert Mottice Freedom Township […]
MHS robotics team wins district event, likely headed to World Championship!
submitted by Caiden Kippnick Manchester High School’s robotics team, also known as Team #6081, the Digital Dislocators, was charged up at competition once again in Saline. After a bumpy start, the Digital Dislocators finished their qualification matches in third out of 36 teams with a record of 9–2–1. When teams went to select their alliance […]
Manchester Community Garden, an opportunity for anyone to become a gardener!
submitted by Ruth VanBogelen, Manchester Community Garden The Manchester Community Garden is taking applications for residents interested in growing their own vegetables this summer. The garden is located on the bus loop road between Klager School and the High School with access off Dutch Drive (look for the metal arch). This is the 11th year for the […]
Photos: Massage Oils Make & Take at the MDL
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Nichole Jensen of Hand and Heartwork presented a beautiful and relaxed Massage Oils Make and Take at the Manchester District Library on Monday, March 27, 2023. Participants learned how to let intention guide the selection of ingredients based on their properties, the blending of the selected ingredients, and […]
