Sangster named to Albion College’s dean’s list
submitted by Albion College Manchester student Mary Sangster was named to Albion College’s dean’s list at the end of the fall 2024 semester. Albion College’s dean’s list recognizes students who achieve a 3.5 or better GPA while taking four graded courses. Albion College is a private liberal arts college of approximately 1,500 students and is nationally […]
Legal notice: Availability of a Finding of No Significant Impact
Public Notice Announcing the Availability of a Finding of No Significant Impact DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Rural Development Damian’s Craft Meats: Notice of Finding of No Significant Impact AGENCY: Rural Business-Cooperative Service (RBS), USDA ACTION: Notice of Finding of No Significant Impact. SUMMARY: The RBS has made a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) with respect […]
Public notice: City of Manchester
City of Manchester — Job posting Position: DPW Laborer The City of Manchester is currently accepting applications for a full time DPW Laborer. Candidates must have a CDL Class B or higher driver’s license, possess strong communication skills, ability to work with the public in a professional manner regarding sensitive situations, and ability to lift […]
Senior Newsletter THE TRUMPETER — February 2025
The February 2025 edition of Manchester’s Newsletter for Seniors, THE TRUMPETER, is now available. Download it here: February2025Trumpeter
A million Michigan workers may lose sick leave guarantee under House plan
by Jordyn Hermani (Bridge Michigan) LANSING — More than 260,000 companies collectively employing 1.2 million Michigan workers would be exempt from a pending paid sick leave mandate under legislation set for a likely vote this week in the state House. A court-ordered law, set to take effect Feb. 21, would require all Michigan companies to provide […]
As Trump threatens ‘sanctuary cities,’ Michigan officials ask: Who, us?
by Ron French (Bridge Michigan) Kalamazoo County Administrator Kevin Catlin questions why his community is often listed as a “sanctuary” for immigrants. He suggests checking with the city of Kalamazoo — perhaps that’s the Kalamazoo some refer to as a sanctuary. But the city says it’s nothing of the sort. It’s the same story in Ingham County […]
Michigan’s EV transition in limbo as climate spending halted
by Kelly House (Bridge Michigan) President Donald Trump has ordered a freeze on all unspent funds from federal climate programs that have funneled billions of dollars to Michigan, sparking uncertainty about impacts to the state’s EV and energy transitions. As part of a wide-ranging effort to dismantle former President Joe Biden’s climate and environmental policies, […]
MCS teachers and administration settle on a contract
by Sara Swanson In November we reported on the stalled contract negotiations between the teachers union, the Manchester Education Association (MEA), and Manchester Community Schools. At the time they’d participated in 18 bargaining sessions and the teachers were reporting that they were not optimistic they would receive an increase to their pay scale. The pay […]
Lila Harvey awarded Michigan Association of Fairs and Exhibitions 2024 Youth Volunteer of the Year
submitted by Manchester Community Fair Several board members, associate members, and spouses of the Manchester Community Fair Board traveled to The Michigan Association of Fairs & Exhibitions’ (MAFE) 140th Annual Convention, January 9–11, 2025, at the Amway Grand Plaza Hotel in Grand Rapids Michigan. Attendees of the convention were able to participate in workshops and […]
Manchester Township Board: Phase II of the Watkins Lake Trail partially funded, MTFD gets equipment for fighting EV fires
by Sybil Kolon All board members were present at the January 14 board meeting. Also present were fire chief Bill Scully and several members of the public. Two members of the Washtenaw 100 Club, a nonprofit group that provides support for firefighters and law enforcement officers, presented a check to the Fire Department for $5,582 […]
