Public notice: City of Manchester
Job Posting Position: DPW Laborer/Backup Water/Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator The City of Manchester is currently accepting applications for a full time DPW Laborer/Backup Water/Wastewater Operator. Candidates must possess strong communication skills, ability to work with the public in a professional manner regarding sensitive situations, ability to obtain D3 S3 licensing from the State of Michigan […]
Bingo for all ages at the library
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Join staff at the Manchester District Library on Thursday, November 7, and the first Thursday of each month for a rousing round of bingo at 6:30pm in the Teen Spot. All ages welcome. Stop by the library or visit the event calendar for information about this and other great programs […]
Public notice: Freedom Township
Freedom Township Board 11508 Pleasant Lake Road, Manchester, MI 48158 SYNOPSIS OF MEETING MINUTES October 8, 2024, Regular Board Meeting Held in person at the Freedom Town Hall Meeting called to order at 8:02pm Members present: Lindemann, Bristle, Layher, Huehl, Schaible absent-none 17 public in attendance. The board heard public comments, communications received, and […]
Michigan Supreme Court majority up for grabs as 4 candidates seek 2 seats
by Lauren Gibbons (Bridge Michigan) The power dynamic of the state’s highest court is on the line in the 2024 general election as four candidates with diverse legal and political backgrounds compete for two open Michigan Supreme Court seats. State Supreme Court seats are technically nonpartisan, and candidates are not included in a straight-party ticket […]
Fire danger remains high in Michigan, dry conditions continue
by Janelle D. James (Bridge Michigan) Fire danger remains high across Michigan, prompting state officials to urge residents not to burn leaves or start campfires this weekend. There were several fires over the weekend, including one over more than 100 acres in the McCormick Wilderness, a federally managed wilderness part of the Ottawa National Forest in the […]
Senior Newsletter THE TRUMPETER — November 2024
The November 2024 edition of Manchester’s Newsletter for Seniors, THE TRUMPETER, is now available. Download it here: NOV Trumpeter
Michigan sounds alarm as syphilis spikes among women, infants
by Robin Erb (Bridge Michigan) Michigan is stepping up prevention and awareness efforts amid an increase in syphilis, especially among pregnant women. Among the goals of the Stop Syph campaign are protection for a surprising slice of the state’s population: newborns who contract the infection in the womb. Mirroring a national trend, cases in Michigan have surged among […]
Glass recycling bins removed from behind Manchester Township Hall
by Sara Swanson Do you use the recycling bins behind the Manchester Township Hall? You may have noticed that that there is a change recently in what you can recycle there. Glass has always needed to be separated into its own bin, but recently that bin was removed. Western Washtenaw Recycling Authority explained, “The designated […]
Sons and Daughters of the American Revolution honor Revolutionary War veteran in Manchester ceremony
submitted by Denise Frost, historian, Sarah Caswell Angell Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution On October 13, 2024, at 2pm at Oak Grove Cemetery, the Sons and Daughters of the American Revolution (SAR and DAR) honored American Revolutionary War veteran Dr. Eleazer Root, who served at West Point, practiced medicine for over 45 […]
MHS names September 2024 Students of the Month
submitted by Carla Zygner, MHS Student of the Month coordinator In September, the School Improvement Team at Manchester Junior/Senior High School (MHS) voted to try something new in regard to Student of the Month. Instead of having staff members nominate students, the team (which is made up of both students and staff) decided to try […]
