Public notice: Village of Manchester & Manchester Township
November 9, 2022 Village of Manchester Manchester Township NOTICE OF PLAN AVAILABILITY FOR REVIEW Manchester Township and the Village of Manchester are seeking public input regarding the 2023 Manchester Township / Village of Manchester Joint Parks & Recreation Master Plan. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources requires a minimum 30-day public review process as part […]
Public notice: Bridgewater Township
BRIDGEWATER TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING SYNOPSIS 3-Nov-22 The regular monthly meeting of the Bridgewater Township Board of Trustees was called to order by Supervisor Fromhart at 7:04pm. Four board members were present (quorum) with no citizens in attendance. Board approved the 6-Oct-22 meeting minutes as presented. Board approved the agenda as presented. Board approved […]
Michigan logs 1st RSV child death as virus fills ERs and doctors’ offices
by Robin Erb (Bridge Michigan) A 6-year-old Michigan child has died of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), a virus that has been filling doctors’ offices and emergency rooms in recent weeks, along with other respiratory viruses. It is the first publicly confirmed RSV child death in the state this season. The mounting cases have pushed pediatric […]
DTE wants to quit coal by 2035. Some in Michigan say that’s not fast enough
by Kelly House (Bridge Michigan) DTE Energy wants to shut down its coal plants by 2035 and triple its renewable energy output over the next two decades, making it the latest major Michigan utility to plan a major shift from fossil fuels. Shutting its Belle River and Monroe coal plants, which provide a combined 40% […]
Michigan braces for higher interest rates after latest Fed hike
by Paula Gardner (Bridge Michigan) The Federal Reserve approved its fourth consecutive 0.75% point interest rate hike on Wednesday, a sign that inflation continues well above levels the U.S. central bank considers healthy. The move means the short-term borrowing rate between banks will go to 4%, its highest level since January 2008. Longer-term interest rates […]
The Flying Dutchman … a ghost ship?
by Sara Swanson If you ask anyone in the southwest corner of Washtenaw County what a Flying Dutchman is, they would most likely answer a student at Manchester Community Schools. But outside of the Manchester area … their answer might be spookier. The Flying Dutchman is a common name for a ghost ship. Sightings of […]
November special guest readers for preschool storytime at MDL
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library As the search continues for a new Youth Librarian, Manchester District Library (MDL) will host a special guest reader from our community for Preschool Storytime at 11am each Tuesday throughout November. Guest readers will share stories and invite young attendees to participate in hands-on activities. November Guest Readers: […]
Free pie & tarts class at Acorn
submitted by Acorn Farmers’ Market & Café Come join us for a FREE class about pies and tarts on Monday, November 7, at 5pm at Acorn Farmers’ Market & Café. Chef Keegan Rodgers will share his knowledge and expertise on these delightful pastries. We’ll even learn his secret recipe for making that perfect pie crust! […]
COVID-19 Vaccine Bivalent Booster Clinic at MUMC
Michigan Medicine will be holding a free Pfizer-Biontech COVID-19 Vaccine Bivalent Booster clinic on Friday, November 4, from noon to 4pm at Manchester United Methodist Church located at 501 Ann Arbor St. The vaccine is available for adults 19 years and older. For more information, contact Community Health Services at (734) 998-2156.
CRC says, “Thanks for Your Giving”
by Anita Herman November is the month the Manchester Community Resource Center, Inc. traditionally celebrates the good folks around us who add value to the local community by donating their time, energy, and/or dollars. Individual “providers” as well as church groups, civic clubs, and nonprofit organizations in the area provide activities, resources, and services that […]
