Local governments take aim at Michigan’s wind, solar law in new lawsuit
by Izzy Ross, IPR (Bridge Michigan) This reporting is made possible through a partnership between IPR and Grist, a nonprofit environmental media organization. A lawsuit is challenging how Michigan plans to approve big renewable energy projects. More than 70 townships and several counties are suing the Michigan Public Service Commission, challenging whether the commission went through the right […]
How grieving survivors help shape Michigan drug policy
by Robin Erb (Bridge Michigan) Nancy King had been doing laundry when the call came. She was in the bedroom of her Kalamazoo home: “Are you sitting down?” Dr. Cara Poland had strung Christmas lights and wrapped the presents at her Boston home. When her younger brother didn’t answer her calls, she knew: “Max is […]
Oxford parents renew call for state probe of mass school shooting
by Simon D. Schuster (Bridge Michigan) Parents of Oxford High School students killed in a 2021 mass shooting on Monday renewed a call for a state investigation into the shooting, including failures by school officials to prevent the attack. Attorney General Dana Nessel, however, maintained she still has not received the cooperation from local officials necessary […]
Manchester Township Board moving forward on Iron Lake special assessment district, rejects revised fire contract with City
by Sybil Kolon All board members were present at the November 12 board meeting. Also present were a few members of the public. The fire chief was not present. Supervisor Ron Milkey referred the board to the fire chief’s report. There were 37 calls for service, including 20 EMS responses and three HAZMAT incidents and […]
Teijin Automotive employees donate over 500 pounds of essential items to CRC Food Drive
submitted by Carol Wotring, Community Resource Center The employees of Teijin Automotive recently came together to support the local community by hosting a highly successful food drive, collecting a total of 535.5 pounds of essential items for the Community Resource Center (CRC). The drive, coordinated by Teijin Automotive HR Manager Karen Bunney, resulted in 351.1 […]
Weekend Kids Meal Program receives $2,000 grant
submitted by Chris Kolokithas, Agent/Owner, Farm Bureau Insurance Manchester Community Resource Center was recently awarded a $2,000 grant to fight food insecurity in the community by the Farm Bureau Insurance of Michigan Agent Charitable Fund (ACF). Grant funds will be used to purchase food for the Weekend Kids Meal Program. Manchester Community Resource Center […]
Men’s Club Christmas Tree & Wreath Sale
by Sara Swanson The Manchester Men’s Club announced that they will be holding their Annual Christmas Tree Sale in Chi-Bro Park starting on Friday, November 29. The sale will run from 5pm to 8pm on Monday through Friday, 9am to 5pm on Saturday, and noon to 5pm on Sunday. Trees this year will come from […]
Manchester Mayhem returns for 2024
by Colleen A. Schoenfeld On Sunday, November 17, 2024, Coach James Tobias, known to our wrestlers as “Coach James,” and the Manchester Youth Wrestling Club hosted another Manchester Mayhem wrestling tournament for youth wrestlers in grades K–8. Over 460 wrestlers turned out with 40 teams competing. Manchester had 47 wrestlers participating, with nine volunteer coaches […]
Luther C. Klager Elementary School celebrates Manchester veterans
submitted by Melissa Yekulis On Monday, November 11, Luther C. Klager Elementary School opened its doors to welcome the veterans of the Manchester community. Veterans were welcomed with student-made doughnuts and coffee from the high school Entrepreneurial STEM program. Then they were serenaded with patriotic songs for Veterans Day by the children of Luther C. […]
Zion Lutheran Church’s Breakfast with St. Nick
submitted by Lillian Diuble, Communications Director for Zion Lutheran Church Join Zion Chelsea-Manchester Church for Breakfast with St. Nick on Saturday, December 7. There will be a jolly good breakfast, photo ops with St. Nick, crafts, horse-drawn wagon rides, and fun for the WHOLE family! There will be two seatings — one at 8:30am and […]
