Bingo for all ages at the library
submitted by Laura Wohlgemuth, Manchester District Library Event Coordinator Join staff at the Manchester District Library on Thursday, June 4, for a rousing game of bingo in the Teen Spot at 6:30pm. All ages are welcome. Stop by the library or visit the event calendar for information about this and other great programs for all […]
New Michigan tax system sparks confusion for 27,000 taxpayers
by Janelle D. James, Bridge Michigan As Michigan rolls out a new online tax system meant to modernize filing and improve security, the state is acknowledging that it sent at least 27,000 taxpayers incorrect notices claiming they owed taxes already paid or had to repay unexpected refund checks. As of last week, the state had […]
Michigan plans to reissue Line 5 permit amid federal review, court fight
by Kelly House, Bridge Michigan State environmental officials plan to reissue a key water quality permit for the Line 5 tunnel, according to a preliminary decision announced Tuesday afternoon. Regulators with the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy propose to permit Canadian oil company Enbridge Energy to discharge millions of gallons of treated […]
Study of PFAS levels in Michigan firefighters raises cautious optimism
by Eli Newman, Bridge Michigan Michigan firefighters are regularly exposed to toxic “forever chemicals” on the job. But new state data revealed last week shows that their PFAS blood levels are no higher than the average American’s, a finding that has some cautiously optimistic about state regulation designed to limit exposure. The results come at […]
Irish Hills Concerned Citizens draws packed crowd for meeting on proposed gravel mine
submitted by Emily Jade Foley, Irish Hills Concerned Citizens Approximately 60 residents gathered Saturday morning at Frog Holler Farm located in Brooklyn, MI for a community meeting hosted by Irish Hills Concerned Citizens focused on concerns surrounding the proposed gravel mine adjacent to Watkins Lake State Park and County Preserve. An additional approximately 17 people […]
Rev. Dr. Susan Hitts to leave Manchester UMC for Lansing Central UMC
submitted by Manchester United Methodist Church Rev. Dr. Susan Hitts, pastor of Manchester United Methodist Church, has been appointed to serve Lansing Central United Methodist Church beginning July 1, 2026. As an elder in The United Methodist Church, Rev. Dr. Hitts serves under appointment by the bishop. These appointments are part of the connectional ministry […]
Sue Shink coming to Watkins Lake State Park & County Preserve to meet with constituents
by Sara Swanson State Senator Sue Shink, who represents Freedom and Sharon townships in the Manchester area, and the Department of Natural Resources will be coming to Watkins Lake State Park and County Preserve on Monday, June 15, from 10am to 11:30am for a Walk & Talk to discuss Michigan’s natural spaces and hear updates […]
MHS track and field: Boys Take 2nd and Girls 4th at EJ Dome Classic, and Napoleon recap
submitted by Michael Coltre, Coach, Manchester Track and Field EJ Dome Classic Jackson, Mi the Track team had their best efforts of the season as the boys took runner-up to Jonesville at the EJ Dome Classic with 94 points on Friday May 8th. This is back-to-back years the Dutch came away with the runner-up trophy! […]
MCS 2026 Art Show (photos)
by Sara Swanson Manchester Community Schools held their Annual Young 5s–12th Grade Art Show on Thursday, May 7, from 6pm to 8pm, at the Manchester District Library. This year’s had a farm theme! Riverside Intermediate and Jr/Sr High School Art Teacher, Bella Push stated, “This year’s art show was incredible. I am very grateful that […]
Manchester senior citizens organizing a trip to Greenfield Village
by Sara Swanson The Manchester seniors have been on the move! They visited the Henry Ford Museum in March and Frankenmuth in April. Now the Manchester Senior Citizens Council is organizing a trip to historic Greenfield Village in Dearborn, Michigan on Wednesday June 17 from 8:30am to 5pm. The trip costs $60 per person and […]
