Public notice: Village of Manchester
VILLAGE OF MANCHESTER NOTICE OF ADOPTION ORDINANCE No. 310 Vacant Building Safety Ordinance AN ORDINANACE OF THE VILLAGE OF MANCHESTER TO PROTECT GENERAL HEALTH, SAFETY AND WELFARE OF PERSONS AND PROPERTY IN THE VILLAGE BY REQUIRING THE REGISTRY AND MAINTENANCE OF VACANT OR ABANDONED STRUCTURES IN THE BUILDING BY AUTHORITY GRANTED UNDER P.A. 3 OF […]
Public notice: Village of Manchester
VILLAGE OF MANCHESTER NOTICE OF ADOPTION ORDINANCE No. 309 AN ORDINANCE TO PROVIDE FOR THE ACQUISITION, CONSTRUCTION, INSTALLATION, FURNISHING AND EQUIPPING OF IMPROVEMENTS TO THE SEWER SYSTEM OF THE VILLAGE OF MANCHESTER; TO PROVIDE FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF REVENUE BONDS TO PAY THE COST THEREOF; TO PRESCRIBE THE FORM OF THE BONDS; TO […]
Rising costs make for rough roads for Michigan’s independent truckers
by Ted Roelofs (Bridge Michigan) Richard Van Malsen has been a trucker for a quarter century. But with the price of diesel fuel soaring to near $6 a gallon earlier this summer and still over $5, the cost of trucks doubling and repair parts often hard to come by, he can’t remember tougher times at the small trucking firm […]
Search for suspected hexavalent chromium plume in the Huron River
by Kelly House & Robin Erb (Bridge Michigan) Michigan regulators continue to search for a suspected hexavalent chromium plume in the Huron River near Wixom, after the latest round of water samples turned up none of the toxic metal. Officials with the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy cautioned that it’s impossible to draw […]
Losses by Black candidates revive fears about Michigan redistricting
by Lauren Gibbons & Malachi Barrett (Bridge Michigan) A string of election losses by Black Democrats on Tuesday is reviving fears that minority representation in the Legislature could dramatically decrease next year because of redistricting. Currently, 20 Black lawmakers serve in the Legislature: five in the Senate and 15 in the House. The number could […]
2022 August primary election results for the Manchester area
by Sara Swanson Manchester-area voters went to the polls yesterday to vote in a judicial race and in primaries for the state house and state senate. Republicans also voted in primaries for governor and U.S. congressional representative. Voter turnout was down from the 2020 August primary election, which had turnout ranging between 36.29% and 43.46%, […]
Eagle Scout project to benefit the playground at local church
submitted by Luke and Lisa Somerville Luke Somerville is planning to do some much-needed maintenance on Manchester United Methodist Church’s playground. Luke’s Eagle Scout project includes making repairs and replacements to the play structure, replacing the wood border, adding wood chips, and adding a tetherball pole. “I’ve been in Scouts since the third grade. Now […]
Manchester UMC Community Picnic
submitted by Jody Sharrow, Manchester United Methodist Church Manchester United Methodist Church invites everyone to our Community Picnic on Thursday, August 18, at Chi-Bro Park. From 4:30 to 7pm we’ll enjoy hot dogs, ice cream, yard games, and more! The picnic and food are completely free with the option to donate to the ministry supporting […]
SUMC Centershot Archery Program
submitted by Sharon United Methodist Church Sharon United Methodist Church invites you to take part in their Centershot Archery Program, Sunday, August 14, to Thursday, August 18, from 6:30 to 8pm for ages 7 and up. Registration fee is $40 per participant. All instructors will be NASP-trained Basic Archery Instructors. Each coach has up to […]
WCRC reminder: no election signs in the road right-of-way
from Washtenaw County Road Commission Another election season is here, which means we are already seeing political signs popping up like bunnies along the road. Signs of any kind should not be placed in the road right-of-way. These unauthorized signs can become safety hazards by blocking sight distance at public road intersections, distracting drivers from […]
