Michigan business hopeful as Congress poised to end rail strike threat
by Paula Gardner (Bridge Michigan) A potential national rail strike continues to threaten Michigan’s industries that depend on trains for essential products, even as top federal leaders say avoiding a shutdown is an urgent priority. Congress plans to initiate votes this week to prevent a strike, with leaders of both parties in the House and […]
Local mom reviving choir to sing carols at nursing homes
by Sara Swanson Before Covid, one local mom, Laura Wohlgemuth, gathered five homeschooling families together to form a Holiday Homeschool Choir. They caroled at nursing homes and throughout the greater community. Covid-19 put the breaks on the choir. Wohlgemuth had been considering restarting the choir, although most of the original families have moved out of […]
Exciting new initiative coming to Manchester Community Schools
submitted by Maggie Hatcher, C.A.R.E.™ in Schools Manchester Community Schools have partnered with C.A.R.E.™ in Schools in an effort to build community connections and to help give all families and staff a voice in the improvement and success of our district. C.A.R.E.™ in Schools was founded by Madeline Black, who chose Maggie Hatcher, an MCS […]
Time to donate to Toys for Tots!
submitted by Jeff Mann, Manchester Area Toys for Tots program The Manchester Area Toys for Tots program is up and running again this year. The drop-off locations for this year include Manchester True Value Hardware, Chuck’s Auto Repair Shop, Manchester District Library, Linda’s Diner, Comerica Bank, Old National Bank, River Raisin Distillery, and the Manchester […]
Free class about cookies!
by Sara Swanson Acorn Farmers Market and Café, which has ceased operations for now, provided multiple services to the community beyond sourcing local food. One of those was hosting free culinary classes. The next scheduled class is this Saturday, December 3, at 3pm. It is a free cookie class with Chef Keegan. Thankfully, Manchester Market […]
St. Mary Roman Catholic Church Advent and Christmas Calendar 2022
submitted by St. Mary Roman Catholic Church Opportunities for Confession before Christmas Individual Times: Saturdays (except December 24) from 3:30 to 4:30pm Sundays from 8 to 8:15am and from 10 to 10:15am First Friday on December 2 from 8 to 9pm Additional Confession Time on Friday, December 23, from 7 to 8pm Advent Penance Services: […]
As RSV packs Michigan hospitals, a new need emerges: baby cribs
by Robin Erb (Bridge Michigan) As RSV cases among children continue to pack Michigan hospitals and doctors’ offices, hospital supply chain managers are keeping an eye on inventories they say are running dangerously low. Hospital-grade baby cribs — cribs that can cost $5,000 or more — have been in short supply in recent weeks. Hospitals are also […]
No-fault insurance reform may be in play as Democrats take power in Michigan
by Lauren Gibbons (Bridge Michigan) Auto crash victims and providers may get another crack at changing Michigan’s no-fault auto insurance law when Democrats take control of the Legislature in January. A 2019 law ushering in major changes to Michigan’s insurance policies gave drivers the option to choose coverage levels. The reform was intended to lower […]
Michigan businesses brace again for possible U.S. rail strike
by Paula Gardner (Bridge Michigan) Michigan businesses for the second time this year are unsettled over renewed potential for a national rail strike that could slow billions of dollars in cargo shipments at the start of the holiday season. A disruption could impact supply chains for autos, chemicals needed for manufacturing and water treatment, fuel, […]
Guide to 2022 Christmas in the Village
Manchester Christmas in the Village 2022 Schedule of Events Friday, December 2 Residential Lighting Contest goes live for voting Where: Residences in the Manchester area Description: Vote for the community favorite at https://www.facebook.com/manchestermichristmas by liking photos. Voting will be open December 2 through December 16. $100 prize to the house with the most votes! Winners […]
