Gretchen Whitmer touts economy. Michigan lost 82K jobs under her watch.
by Jonathan Oosting (Bridge Michigan) Standing between supermarket shelves, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer turns to the camera and acknowledges that “everything is going up,” even the cost of breakfast cereal. “I can’t solve the inflation problem, but we’re doing things right now to help,” she says in a television ad for her re-election campaign, noting $400 state […]
Sharon Preservation Society collecting signatures to oppose new aggregate mine
submitted by Barbara Schmid, Sharon Preservation Society Sharon Preservation Society is collecting signatures on a petition it will submit to the Sharon Township Board of Trustees, prior to the Board’s ultimate decision on the application to mine a 400-acre parcel on Pleasant Lake Rd. Summarized, the language for the petition states that the signer lives […]
Varsity Boys Soccer holding Pink Out Game this week
October is Breast Cancer Awareness month and the Manchester Boys’ Varsity Soccer team will be holding their Pink Out Game in honor and support of it (a couple of days early) on Thursday, September 29, with a 5:30pm kickoff at the Manchester Athletic Complex. They will be facing Jackson Christian. Admission is $5 for adults. […]
Centershot Archery Program fall session at Sharon UMC
submitted by Sharon Stockard, Sharon United Methodist Church Sharon United Methodist Church invites you to take part in Centershot Archery Program, beginning Sunday, October 9, 2022, from 2:30 to 4pm. We will meet Sunday afternoons for six weeks, ending November 13 for ages 7 and up. Registration fee is $40 per participant. It will take […]
Emanuel Church hosting a special piano recital: Two & Four Hands at the Baldwin Grand
submitted by Chrissy Whitesall, Emanuel United Church of Christ Emanuel United Church of Christ, located at 324 W Main St, is presenting a special piano recital at Emanuel: Two & Four Hands at the Baldwin Grand by Kathryn Goodson and Robert Conway on Sunday, October 9, from 3pm to 4:15 pm. There is no fee […]
Chelsea Hospital offering support groups for new moms
submitted by Von Lozon, Trinity Health Michigan Chelsea Hospital is offering two support groups for new moms who live and/or work in Chelsea, Dexter, Grass Lake, Stockbridge, or Manchester. Breastfeeding Basics & Beyond Are you planning to breastfeed your new child? We’re here for you. This free, three-session class offers the education and support you […]
WCRC roadwork in the Manchester area this week
Washtenaw County Road Commission will be doing forestry work on two local roads beginning this week. Both Hogan Road between Allen Road and Logan Road in Bridgewater Township and Herman Road between Deer Valley Drive and Grossman Road will have intermittent lane closure the week of September 26 for forestry. In addition, unpaved roads throughout […]
Public notice: Manchester Township
NOTICE OF ELECTION To the qualified electors of: MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE GENERAL ELECTION WILL BE HELD ON: TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2022 Polls are open: 7:00 A.M. TO 8:00 P.M. The General Election is being held for the purpose of electing the following office candidates: Governor, Secretary of State, Attorney General, […]
Public notice: Manchester Township
NOTICE OF REGISTRATION FOR THE GENERAL ELECTION TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2022 MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP, MICHIGAN TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that any qualified elector of Manchester Township who is not already registered, may register to vote at your office of the Township Clerk; the office of the County Clerk; a Secretary […]
Who are the five candidates running for Michigan Supreme Court?
by Lauren Gibbons (Bridge Michigan) One of Michigan’s most consequential elections consistently flies under the radar. The Michigan Supreme Court is the state’s highest court and often has the final say on issues of critical importance, determining whether laws enacted by the state Legislature are constitutional, weighing in on the validity of ballot initiatives and more. […]
