Public notice: Manchester Township
MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP NOTICE OF BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING The Manchester Township Board will hold a public hearing on the proposed township budgets for fiscal year 2021-22 at the Manchester Township Hall, 275 South Macomb Street, on Monday, June 28, 2021, at 7:00 p.m. Possible budget amendments to 2020-21 will also be considered. The property tax millage […]
Whitmer: Michigan residents to keep getting $300 aid if they return to work
by Arjun Thakkar (Bridge Michigan) Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced a plan Monday to repurpose federal unemployment benefits to encourage more laid-off employees to return to work. At a morning press conference, Whitmer said certain employees laid off during the pandemic and receiving federal unemployment benefits will continue receiving weekly $300 payments through September 4 if […]
Michigan GOP passes voter ID bill to deter ‘fraud’
by Sergio Martínez-Beltrán (Bridge Michigan) The Michigan Senate on Wednesday passed three bills to overhaul voter ID requirements and add new restrictions to those casting absentee ballots. The three bills, SB285, SB303 and SB304, eliminate the option for voters to sign an affidavit if they lack identification, requiring them instead to cast a provisional ballot […]
What we know about the University of Michigan sports sexual assault scandal
by Arjun Thakkar (Bridge Michigan) Since February 2020, when the University of Michigan announced that it was investigating allegations of sexual abuse against the late Dr. Robert Anderson, much more information has emerged about his alleged misconduct, the people who claim they were abused, and the extent to which U-M officials within the athletic department, […]
Community Bible Church celebrates missions
submitted by Community Bible Church Sunday, June 13th was a landmark celebration at Community Bible Church located at 8400 Sharon Hollow Road. The church family celebrated the largest one-time investment in missions in their church history. The focus of the project, called Acts 1:8, was to invest $10,000 in 3 categories: local ministry, U.S. based […]
Manchester District Library presents the 2021 Summer Reading Program
submitted by Manchester District Library The Summer Reading Program at Manchester District Library (MDL) — offering activities and prizes for participants of all ages — will run June 11 through July 30, 2021. This year’s theme celebrates a love of reading with particular focus on animal stories: Tails and Tales. Theme and artwork are courtesy […]
SUMC Annual Ice Cream Social
submitted by Sharon United Methodist Church Sharon United Methodist Church invites you to their annual Ice Cream Social on June 30t h, 4:30-7:00 PM. This year we are featuring two options — “Drive-thru “or “Park & Eat” on the lawn. The meal will cost $8.00 and will include a choice of hot ham & cheese […]
Registration open for 2021 Run Manchester
by Julia Forrest After last year’s cancellation, runners will return to Main St. on August 7th for the return of the Run Manchester race. You can register at https://runsignup.com/runmanchester by Aug. 5th for $30 for the 5K, $35 for the 10K, $40 for the 10 mi, and $45 for the half-marathon. Sign up by July […]
Register now for Pedal for Prevention
St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea and SRSLY Coalitions announced last week that they are hosting Pedal for Prevention, a virtual fitness event. Pedal for Prevention is open to bikers, walkers, and runners, and will take place between July 16 and August 13 at one of four local trails located in the Chelsea, Dexter, Manchester and Stockbridge […]
No new COVID-19 cases last week!
Last week Manchester (zip code 48158) had its first week with no new COVID-19 cases since mid-February. In February we had one week with no cases between two waves of outbreaks. Other than that week, you would have to go back to last fall and the start of the first wave to find a week […]
