Tea Tasting & Positive Reflections at the MDL
submitted by Laura Wohlgemuth Nichole Jensen from Hand and Heartwork shared her Tea Tasting & Positive Reflections at the Manchester District Library (MDL) on Monday, March 6. Many gathered for the camaraderie and guided introspection while enjoying a sampling of locally blended, organic herbal teas! Participants were able to relax, sit, and sip while learning […]
Land assessment, management & conservation conversation coming to Bridgewater Township
by Sara Swanson Do you consider natural areas and farmlands to be assets to your community? Would you like them to remain? Then join your neighbors and Township representatives on April 17 from 6:30 to 8pm at the Bridgewater Township Hall located at 10990 Clinton Rd to learn about the benefits of and opportunities for […]
Fellowship Bingo Night at Emanuel
submitted by Emanuel UCC Emanuel Church, located at 324 W Main St, will be holding a Fellowship Bingo Night on Saturday, March 25, from 7 to 8:30pm. Coffee, water, and snacks will be provided. Cards will cost $0.25 per game with $1 special games every fifth game. Bring a friend!
Dingell to hold Western Washtenaw Town Hall in Chelsea
Manchester area’s congresswoman, Debbie Dingell, will host a Western Washtenaw town hall on Thursday, March 16, at 5pm at the Chelsea Municipal Building located at 311 S Main St in Chelsea. In addition to Dingell, State Senator Sue Shink, who represents Sharon and Freedom Townships; State Representative Carrie Rheingans, who represents Manchester, Sharon, and Freedom […]
Free Community CPR and AED training
submitted by Sharon United Methodist Church Sharon United Methodist Church is hosting a free community CPR and AED training. The training will take place on April 4, 2023, at 6pm in the church’s fellowship hall located at 19980 W Pleasant Lake Rd at the corner of M-52 and Pleasant Lake Road. This training is for […]
Dr. Seuss Day at Manchester District Library (photos)
submitted by Manchester District Library Dr. Seuss took over the Manchester District Library (MDL) on Saturday, March 4, 2023, with a special book club and costume contest. The MDL would like to extend a special “Thank you!“ to the Manchester Lions Club, who donated all the wonderful prizes for the event. All photos courtesy of […]
Letter to the editor: How much are Village employees paid?
3-10-2023 Manchester Mirror, Just recently the Ann Arbor News published the names, job titles, and wages of all University of Michigan employees so I sent a FOIA request to the Village of Manchester for similar information of Village staff. Now I am sending it to the Mirror so they can publish it like the Ann […]
Public notice: Bridgewater Township
BRIDGEWATER TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING SYNOPSIS 2-Mar-23 The regular monthly meeting of the Bridgewater Township Board of Trustees was called to order by Supervisor Fromhart at 7:01 p.m. at the Township Hall. Five board members were present (quorum) with 4 citizens in attendance. No citizen participation. Board approved the 2-Feb-23 meeting minutes as presented. Board […]
What is Michigan Right-to-Work: How law impacted wages, jobs, unions
by Mike Wilkinson (Bridge Michigan) Michigan Democrats are moving fast to repeal the state’s Right-to-Work law that allows workers to opt out of paying dues in union-represented jobs but still receive benefits. Along party lines, the state House voted on Thursday to repeal the 2012 law. The state Senate could follow suit next week, sending legislation to […]
DTE Energy cut operations to meet profits months before power outages
by Paula Gardner (Bridge Michigan) DTE Energy cut its operations budget to meet earnings projections months before a historic ice storm on Feb. 22 left more than 450,000 of its customers without power, company officials said recently as they released year-end earnings. Job openings went unfilled. Contractors were eliminated, and overtime limited, Maintenance work was postponed, […]
