Legolas Stewart places first in APF/AAPF State Championship
submitted by Amanda Stewart Legolas Stewart, a 21-year-old Manchester resident, participated in the Michigan APF/AAPF State Championship on March 8, 2025, at the Royal Oak Gym in Royal Oak, Mich. He won first place and was awarded “AAPF Heavyweight Man’s Best Lifter.” He squatted 232.5 kg/512 lbs. He benched 172.5 kg/380 lbs. He deadlifted 290 […]
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day safely, never drink and drive
submitted by Michigan Liquor Control Commission Whether your favorite drink is Irish whisky or green beer, two things that should never mix on St. Patrick’s Day are drinking and driving. The Michigan Liquor Control Commission (MLCC) urges St. Paddy’s Day revelers to plan ahead to keep themselves and those around them safe when celebrating, including […]
Timberdoodle Tumble hike in the Leonard Preserve
by Sara Swanson Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation (WCPARC) states, “As the sunsets over open fields experience the delightful aerial display of the American Woodcock, or timberdoodle as some call it. During spring nights the males perform an elaborate routine to impress females, providing a quirky sign of spring that you don’t want to miss!” […]
Spring peepers hike at the Waterloo Recreation Area
submitted by Patrick Muldoon, Waterloo Natural History Association Program Coordinator Discover the outdoor world at the Eddy Discovery Center in the Waterloo Recreation Area! The Gerald E. Eddy Discovery Center is located at 17030 Bush Rd, Chelsea, Mich., just 10 minutes north of Sharon Township, in the Waterloo Recreation Area. One public program will be […]
Library plans special PJs & Pancakes family story time
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library The Manchester District Library is planning a very special edition of the weekly Family Story Time on Tuesday, March 25. Join us and get super snuggly; you don’t even have to change out of your pajamas! Bring a stuffed friend to join as we get cozy in the […]
Letter to the Editor: Standing Up For Science in Lansing
March 10, 2025 Three of us retired Baby Boomers headed to our State Capitol in Lansing for the Stand Up For Science Rally on Friday, March 7. We walked from the parking lot a quarter mile away with our simple handmade placards. The sound of the crowd increased in volume as we approached the 1879 […]
Letter to the Editor: Elon Musk is a patriot
March 10, 2025 See: Letter to the editor: Join the resistance First let me state that I DID VOTE for what Elon Musk is doing. The biggest threat to our country is our national debt. The Biden Administration spent 4 years telling us that they could not fix the mass invasion at the southern border […]
Public notice: Manchester Township
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, the Manchester Township Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing on Thursday, April 3rd, 2025, at 7:30 pm. The purpose of this hearing is to receive public comments on a proposed conditional land use at the property located at 13051 Schleweis Road in the AG, Rural Agricultural District. […]
‘Fear, anxiety’ for Michigan Ukrainian refugees as Trump considers deportation
by Lauren Gibbons (Bridge Michigan) Thousands of Ukrainians who relocated to Michigan after fleeing from war and violence in their home country are now bracing for the possibility of removal from the United States. Last week, Reuters reported that President Donald Trump’s administration would revoke the legal status of 240,000 Ukrainians currently living in the country under […]
Green Book in Michigan: Inside the mission to preserve Black travel sites
by Paula Gardner (Bridge Michigan) WOODLAND PARK, Newaygo County — Locals call it the “four corners.” Travelers driving through the quiet spot near Woodland Lake 40 miles north of Grand Rapids may see few signs that, a century ago, the rural crossroads was the hub of one of Michigan’s most popular Black resorts. But the […]
