As RSV packs Michigan hospitals, a new need emerges: baby cribs
by Robin Erb (Bridge Michigan) As RSV cases among children continue to pack Michigan hospitals and doctors’ offices, hospital supply chain managers are keeping an eye on inventories they say are running dangerously low. Hospital-grade baby cribs — cribs that can cost $5,000 or more — have been in short supply in recent weeks. Hospitals are also […]
No-fault insurance reform may be in play as Democrats take power in Michigan
by Lauren Gibbons (Bridge Michigan) Auto crash victims and providers may get another crack at changing Michigan’s no-fault auto insurance law when Democrats take control of the Legislature in January. A 2019 law ushering in major changes to Michigan’s insurance policies gave drivers the option to choose coverage levels. The reform was intended to lower […]
Michigan businesses brace again for possible U.S. rail strike
by Paula Gardner (Bridge Michigan) Michigan businesses for the second time this year are unsettled over renewed potential for a national rail strike that could slow billions of dollars in cargo shipments at the start of the holiday season. A disruption could impact supply chains for autos, chemicals needed for manufacturing and water treatment, fuel, […]
Guide to 2022 Christmas in the Village
Manchester Christmas in the Village 2022 Schedule of Events Friday, December 2 Residential Lighting Contest goes live for voting Where: Residences in the Manchester area Description: Vote for the community favorite at https://www.facebook.com/manchestermichristmas by liking photos. Voting will be open December 2 through December 16. $100 prize to the house with the most votes! Winners […]
Manchester Township Board Meeting report – Township approves Thorn Lake Solar consent judgment
by Sybil Kolon All board members were present at the November 15 township board meeting. Also present were fire chief Bill Scully and many other members of the public. There were several public comments about the legal appeal filed against the township regarding the denial by the planning commission of the commercial scale solar facility […]
Manchester resident wins Best Lifter at APF Tri-state Invitational
Manchester resident, 19-year old Legolas Stewart, won the 2022 American Powerlifting Federation Tri-state Invitational Best Lifter in Men’s Raw Division on November 12 in Brentwood, Tennessee. Stewart was able to squat 507 pounds, deadlift 617 pounds, and bench 374 pounds. He has been training on his own since he was 13.
What’s going on at the Blacksmith Shop? Historic crafts — blacksmithing and textile work
submitted by Annette Siffin The joy of creating something useful by hand is an experience that is increasingly lost in our busy, digital, everyday world. The Blacksmith Shop, located at 324 E Main St in Manchester, is working to keep that experience alive by demonstrating and teaching historic crafts. It’s a place where you are […]
SRSLY Manchester welcomes new program coordinator
submitted by Alexandra Duranczyk, SRSLY Manchester Coalition Director SRSLY Manchester is pleased to welcome Anna Webber to its team as the new program coordinator. In this role, Webber leads the coalition’s efforts and programming, and supports the volunteers. She also oversees the daily operations and community impact. Webber earned her master’s degree in social work […]
MDL Holiday Drive reminders
by Sara Swanson Two weeks ago, the Manchester District Library announced it is holding a holiday drive in support of the Community Resource Center by accepting donations of new cooking tools and supplies through December 30. They would like to clarify that items should be NEW, unopened, in their original packaging/with labels, and be donated […]
Public notice: Village of Manchester
MANCHESTER VILLAGE PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT December 14th, 2022 7:00 PM SIGN ORDINANCE Notice is hereby given that the Manchester Village Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, December 14th, 2022 at 7:00pm at the Manchester Village Hall, 912 City Road, Manchester, MI. The purpose of the hearing […]
