Letter to the editor: In defense of Proposal 3
(In response to Bill Kwolek’s letter to the editor, “Proposal 3, It’s worse than you think,“ published last week. Read Bill’s letter to the editor here.) October 5, 2022 To the Editor, I feel compelled to respond to Bill Kwolek. As a Woman, I am tired of hearing from men who have no life-threatening issues […]
Public notice: Bridgewater Township
LAST DAY TO REGISTER NOTICE To: The qualified electors of BRIDGEWATER TOWNSHIPS The LAST DAY TO REGISTER TO VOTE is: MONDAY, October 24, 2022 for the STATE GENERAL ELECTION held on: TUESDAY, November 8, 2022 NOTICE: The local clerk of each jurisdiction will be available to register qualified electors and amend registration records, by appointment, […]
Biden pardons federal marijuana possession charges. What it means to Michigan
by Zahra Ahmad (Bridge Michigan) Michigan marijuana reform leaders on Thursday called President Joe Biden’s pardon of federal marijuana possession convictions an overdue step in the right direction. Biden pardoned all people convicted of marijuana possession under federal law and said his administration should consider whether the drug should be classified as a Schedule 1 […]
Crime spiked in Michigan under Whitmer. Who is or what is to blame?
by Jonathan Oosting (Bridge Michigan) Sirens wail over Detroit’s skyline, police lights flicker through a living room window and looters smash a business storefront in a new online attack ad that accuses Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer of being “soft on criminals.” The dystopian imagery is part of a Republican push to blame rising violent crime […]
Michigan Proposal 3 fact check: No, masseuses won’t give abortions to minors
by Yue Stella Yu (Bridge Michigan) Advocates and foes alike agree Proposal 3 would keep abortion legal in Michigan if voters approve the ballot measure on Nov. 8. But beyond that, there’s little agreement on wide-reaching effects of the constitutional amendment. Opponents claim it would impact — and perhaps nullify — 41 state laws covering everything from […]
Photos: 2022 MHS homecoming parade
by Sara Swanson Friday afternoon was the perfect autumn setting for the homecoming parade, starting at Emanuel Church and ending at the stadium. Many student groups and sport teams participated, the marching band sounded great, and there was plenty of candy!
Five candidates participate in school board forum
by Sara Swanson Manchester Community Schools Foundation hosted a school board candidate forum Sunday evening in the Manchester Jr./Sr. High School auditorium. Five of the six candidates participated including Michael Tindall, Rebecca Harvey, Julie Lutton, Sandra Wiitala, and James Stewart. Eric Coval did not attend. The event was moderated by Theresa Herron. If you were […]
Manchester United Methodist Church adopts a welcoming statement inclusive of the LGBTQ+ community
submitted by Manchester United Methodist Church There should always be a place for everyone at church. The congregation of Manchester United Methodist Church adopted a welcoming statement earlier this summer that affirmed their commitment to creating an inclusive body of faith, particularly for the LGBTQ+ community. While the church has long practiced an openness to […]
Do you have a prom dress to donate?
by Sara Swanson Do you have a prom dress to donate and are wondering where to donate it? For years the Manchester Ladies Society accepted prom dress donations at the Manchester District Library, which they would give away at their annual Free Prom Dress Boutique. Unfortunately, Covid halted that event in 2020. While it could […]
Boys varsity soccer team supporting breast cancer awareness
submitted by Cheryl Smith Celebrating a big win of 7–1 on Thursday, September 29, against Jackson Christian, the boys varsity soccer team debuted their pink jerseys in honor and support of Breast Cancer Awareness! The pink decorations were a big success and a huge thank-you to all who participated. This is the varsity soccer team’s […]
