Obituary: Howard Kuhl
Howard Kuhl, 92, of Tecumseh, formerly of Saline, Michigan, passed away Sunday, February 27, 2022. Howard’s family and friends will gather Thursday, March 3, 2022 from 3:00 – 8:00 PM at Eineder Funeral Homes – Manchester Chapel. His funeral service will be held on Friday, March 4, 2022 at 11:00 AM with family and friends […]
Senior Newsletter THE TRUMPETER – March 2022
The March 2022 edition of Manchester’s Newsletter for Seniors, THE TRUMPETER, is now available. Download it here: 5.Mar 2022 Trumpeter pg 1- final 6. Mar 2022 Trumpeter pg 2 – 7. Mar 2022 Trumpet pg 3 rd Download the calendar here: 8. Mar Cal. 2022 –
A Michigan abortion ban could ‘shock’ state politics ahead of 2022 election
by Jonathan Oosting (Bridge Michigan) LANSING—Michigan women could lose legal access to abortion this summer, an increasingly realistic possibility that could dramatically redefine the contours of state and national politics just months ahead of pivotal midterm elections. Candidates, political parties, advocacy organizations and ballot groups across the state are drawing battle lines as a conservative-tilted […]
Marijuana prices plummet in Michigan. Customers are happy, farmers worried
by Zahra Ahmad (Bridge Michigan) Michigan’s marijuana prices hit all-time lows in January, which is great for retailers and customers but has smaller growers sounding alarms. Record marijuana supply is driving down prices so much customers are buying it at record rates. There’s 55 times more pot on the market and people are purchasing it at […]
Michigan ballot measure seeks to cap payday loan rates
by Yue Stella Yu (Bridge Michigan) LANSING—A coalition of consumer and civil rights groups hoping to tighten regulations for the payday loan industry in Michigan launched signature gathering efforts Wednesday to bring the issue before voters in November. Michiganders for Fair Lending, a Grand Rapids-based organization, is spearheading a ballot initiative that would cap the maximum […]
MCSF plans outdoor Daddy-Daughter/Mother-Son Dance
submitted by Shea VanVuuren, President, Manchester Community Schools Foundation Prior to Covid-19 the Manchester Community Schools Foundation hosted an annual “Daddy-Daughter” dance and a “Mother-Son” event as fundraisers for the organization. The Foundation gives 100% of the profits from such events back to the students and teachers of the district through grants. The Foundation […]
Sharon Township Planning Commission holding meeting on Stoneco special use application
The Sharon Township Planning Commission will be holding a special meeting regarding the Stoneco special use application on Monday, February 28, 2022 at 7 pm at Sharon United Methodist Church located at 19980 Pleasant Lake Road. Stoneco is applying to create a 400-acre Aggregate Mine on Pleasant Lake Rd. A recently formed non-profit organization, the […]
St. Mary’s Fish Fry Dinners coming soon!
submitted by Ray Berg St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Manchester will once again provide its Lenten Fish Fry dinners for six Friday evenings, beginning Friday March 4, through April 8, from 3:30 to 7:00 pm. Similar to last year, the dinners will be available only via a drive-thru, take-out line at the St. Mary’s Parish […]
Final Friday Films at Acorn: The Biggest Little Farm
submitted by Acorn Farmers’ Market & Café Acorn would love to invite the community to our FREE MOVIE NIGHT, the first in a series of movies shown every Final Friday of the month at 7 pm at Acorn Farmers’ Market & Café located inside Manchester Market at 455 W Main Street. There will be local […]
Grief program at Sharon United Methodist Church
submitted by Pastor Peter Harris, Sharon United Methodist Church Sharon United Methodist Church is offering a six-week “Journey Through Grief” experience. After the death of a loved one, navigating through the journey of grief can be overwhelming. You need not do it alone. A peer-led small group will spend six weeks together learning, sharing, and […]
