Michigan Proposal 2: What’s true, false, unknown about the voting ballot question
by Zahra Ahmad (Bridge Michigan) Michigan voters will determine whether to allow early in-person voting, private donations for public elections and a slew of other voting changes when considering Proposal 2 on Nov. 8. Voting “yes” would amend Michigan’s constitution to allow nine days of early in-person voting, add an absentee-ballot box in every city and township and […]
Worth Repeating grants top $50,000
submitted by Pat Sahakian, Worth Repeating Worth Repeating reached a milestone after 2½ years. In September, Worth Repeating reached a goal of more than $50,000 returned to the community. Since March of 2021, the store authorized $51,896.28 in cash grants to local charities, Manchester parks, and the Manchester Community Schools. Another $1,630 in merchandise was given […]
MHS band and choir fall concert
by Sara Swanson The public is invited to the Manchester Jr/Sr High School (MHS) Music Program’s Fall Concert on Wednesday, October 19, at 7pm in the auditorium at the High School located at 20500 Dutch Dr. This concert will feature the 7th/8th grade Band, the MHS Choir, and the MHS Jazz Ensemble. There is no […]
Help monarch butterflies by collecting common milkweed seeds for WCCD
Washtenaw County Conservation District is collecting common milkweed seeds in Washtenaw County from now until November 18, 2022. Their milkweed efforts will support Pollinator Partnership’s Project Wingspan program, a grassroots Pollinator Habitat Enhancement Project sponsored by the Fish and Wildlife Foundation. This program is designed to support Monarch butterflies, and declining pollinators and insects, and, […]
MHS music program hosts mattress fundraiser
submitted by Manchester Jr/Sr High School music program If you or someone you know is looking to replace a bed in your home, now is the time. Manchester Jr/Sr High School Music is excited to announce it will be hosting a one-day Mattress Fundraiser on Saturday, November 5, from 10am to 5pm. For one day […]
Fill out the 5 Healthy Towns survey for a chance to score Lions tickets!
submitted by Matt Pegouskie, 5 Healthy Towns We are two weeks into the 5 Healthy Towns survey (5HFsurvey.com) and community members are stepping up to the plate. As of October 3, we have received 521 total responses. Chelsea has 212 responses, Dexter 135, Grass Lake 84, Stockbridge 51 (including Gregory and Munith), and Manchester 39. […]
MDL adult book club to discuss “Project Hail Mary” by Andy Weir
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library The next Manchester District Library (MDL) Adult Book Club discussion is scheduled for October 19 at 6pm. Join other members in the Village Room for a discussion of Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir. This is the group’s Science Fiction selection for the year. Copies of the month’s […]
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, […]
