No criminal charge? No problem! Michigan police can still take your car
by Ron French (Bridge Michigan) TAYLOR — Stephanie Wilson was driving on a service lane in Detroit in June 2019 when unmarked police cars swooped in and surrounded her Saturn Ion. Within minutes, she said, the car had been seized, leaving the nursing student and her ex-boyfriend on the side of the road wondering what […]
Census: More deaths than births in almost all Michigan counties (but not Washtenaw)
by Mike Wilkinson (Bridge Michigan) Deaths outnumbered births in all but seven counties in Michigan in the year ending July 2022, new Census figures show, a result of the state’s aging population and the devastating impact of thousands of COVID-19 deaths. That’s 92% of Michigan’s 83 counties, the fourth-highest rate in the nation, surpassed only […]
Suicide on the rise in Washtenaw, suicide by firearms especially an issue in rural areas
by Sara Swanson The Washtenaw County Health Department has released a new Suicide Report detailing recent local suicide data trends. Suicide death rates have been increasing since 2000 at the county, state, and national levels. “Washtenaw County has had lower suicide rates compared to Michigan and the U.S.,” says Shannon Phillips, Master of Public Health, Washtenaw County […]
Outdoor Farmers Market returning to Chi-Bro Park
by Sara Swanson After three years of alternate locations, the Manchester Outdoor Farmers Market is returning this May to Chi-Bro Park! Every Thursday from 3pm to 7pm, come shop for fresh produce, honey, and crafts, while enjoying weekly kids’ treasure hunts and activities, food trucks, live music from 5pm to 7pm, and more. Chi-Bro Park is located […]
Shakespeare Club meets, talks yoga and ecological land management
submitted by Joan Gaughan, Shakespeare Club Eight years ago, before she opened Millie’s Coffee Shop, Anna Deevers brought Exhale Yoga to Manchester, and on March 14, she brought her yoga training to the Shakespeare Club. She emphasized that, although yoga is about connecting the mind, body, and spirit, it is not a religion. No special […]
Obituary: Vicki L. Poley
Vicki L. Poley of Grass Lake, Mich., passed away unexpectedly at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Superior Township, Michigan, on April 19, 2023. She was born the daughter of James R. and Emily Margaret (Almond) Mitchell on June 30, 1950. On March 7, 1970, she married Jerry W. Poley and he survives. Vicki loved to […]
MCS asks for community input on district needs & funding allocation
submitted by Brad Bezeau, Manchester Community Schools superintendent Our school district is a focal point of our community, and we strive to provide exemplary programs and opportunities to meet the needs of our students and community. A strong and vibrant school system is important to community success. As Manchester Community Schools continue to look to […]
Obituary: Joe Walter Wiseman
Joe Walter Wiseman, 63, passed away on April 16, 2023, in Morganton, N.C., after a life filled with joy and love. He was born on March 19, 1960, in Dearborn, Mich., to Jacqulyn (née Palise) and Joe Henry Wiseman. Joe was a man who loved life and lived it to the fullest. He was renowned […]
The Seed Library is back!
by Sara Swanson After being packed away for the cold, winter months, the seed library is once again set up for self-service in the vestibule of the Manchester District Library (MDL), available whenever the library is open: Monday through Thursday, 10am to 8pm; Friday, 10am to 6pm; and Saturday, 10am to 2pm. The MDL is […]
Obituary: Kristin Allyne Warner
Kristin Allyne Warner, 70, of Manchester passed away unexpectedly Thursday, April 6, 2023. Kristin’s family and friends will gather Friday, April 28, 2023, from 12pm to 3pm at Eineder Funeral Homes — Manchester Chapel. She was born on April 22, 1952, in Tecumseh, Mich., to Nova and Marion (Medvecz) Creason. Kristin is a graduate of […]
