Matt Hall says he’s playing long game in passing solar siting repeal Senate won’t take up
by Jordyn Hermani (Bridge Michigan) LANSING — House Republicans on Wednesday voted to overturn recently enacted legislation that gives the state power to override a local government’s decision on where and if wind or solar projects are built in Michigan. In a pair of 58-48 votes, lawmakers voted to repeal a part of Michigan’s Clean […]
Michigan Medicaid has ballooned. Cuts are likely. Here’s what to know
by Robin Erb (Bridge Michigan) MAPLE CITY— Medicaid in Michigan can be measured by lots of big numbers — from the nearly 2.7 residents it covered last year to its $7.5 billion chunk of the state budget. It can be sized up by its growth, too: It now covers 1 in 4 state residents, […]
Nitrous oxide poisoning, deaths sharply rising among Michigan youths: Study
by Daniel Schoenherr, Capital News Service (Bridge Michigan) LANSING – A growing number of young people in Michigan are overdosing on nitrous oxide — a dangerous misuse of the same “laughing gas” dentists use to sedate patients. Emergency departments across the state saw a fivefold increase in nitrous oxide-related poisonings and deaths between 2019 […]
Riverside’s 3rd-grade students attend 35th annual Project RED; Manchester was there from the start!
by Sara Swanson The 35th annual Project RED (Rural Education Days) was held Tuesday, April 22–Thursday, April 24, at the Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds. Manchester third graders with teachers, parents, and chaperones attended the morning session on Tuesday, April 22. At the event, Washtenaw County Farm Bureau honored Riverside Intermediate School as Manchester Community Schools […]
Thorn Lake Solar 159-acre project not moving ahead
by Sara Swanson AES, the company behind the 159-acre Thorn Lake Solar project in Manchester Township, has announced that the project is not going ahead after all. The project was a hot-button topic in the community in 2022, with residents getting heated on both sides. It was initially rejected by the township planning commission, then […]
Manchester Community Town Hall scheduled on Washtenaw County Senior Millage funds
by Sara Swanson Last November, Washtenaw County voters approved a millage to support services to the county seniors. City mayor and advocate for Manchester-area seniors Pat Vailliencourt has organized a Manchester Community Town Hall meeting on May 6 at 6pm at the Kingsley-Jenter House (located on the corner of Main Street and M-52) in order […]
Registration for Senior Market Bucks coming up!
submitted by Christian Calaguas, Chelsea Hospital Senior Market Bucks is coming back to Manchester for the summer. A registration event will be held on Thursday, May 15, 2025, from 3pm to 6pm at Manchester Farmers Market, located at the corner of Adrian Street and Main Street. Coupon booklets will be available while supplies last. Senior […]
W4 Country coming to Manchester this week for Firehouse Friday!
submitted by Jeff Mann, Captain, Manchester Township Fire Department Firehouse Fridays are back! Join Madison Rally and Brian Welch from W4 Country 102.9 FM this Friday morning, May 2, from 6am to 9am, as they visit the Manchester Township Fire Department for a live broadcast brimming with excitement and community spirit. Bring the kids to […]
May Day 4-corner peaceful gathering and food drive planned
by Sara Swanson Organizers of the previous rallies at the 4-corners (intersection of Main Street and M-52) downtown are promoting another this Thursday, May 1, from 4 to 7pm. Flyers state it will be a “peaceful gathering to protect our democracy, each other, and our earth.” They have also organized a canned food drive and […]
Luther C. Klager Elementary School holds annual Around the World with Math and Science Night
submitted by Melissa Yekulis The April showers did not keep back the inquisitive little mathematicians and scientists who came out for Luther C. Klager Elementary School’s Around the World with Math and Science Night on Friday, April 25. Families of all ages poured in to explore with the teacher and support staff volunteers who stayed […]
