Senior Newsletter THE TRUMPETER – October 2022
The October 2022 edition of Manchester’s Newsletter for Seniors, THE TRUMPETER, is now available. Download it here: Oct2022Trumpeter
Michigan lawmakers reach deal on letting clerks pre-process absentee ballots
by Lauren Gibbons (Bridge Michigan) Michigan lawmakers and Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s office have reached a deal on legislation allowing clerks more time to pre-process absentee ballots to speed up the vote count, as well as other tweaks to the election process. The Republican-majority Senate voted 33-0 on bills that would let clerks prepare absentee ballots […]
Michigan school districts are flush with cash, but wary of a downturn
by Koby Levin (Chalkbeat, for Bridge Michigan) Grand Rapids Public Schools received $104 million in federal COVID-19 relief funding, an enormous one-time cash infusion equal to about half its annual budget. The district used the money for tutoring, extra summer programs and coaching for teachers. But now, facing an uncertain economy and the expiration date […]
Gretchen Whitmer touts economy. Michigan lost 82K jobs under her watch.
by Jonathan Oosting (Bridge Michigan) Standing between supermarket shelves, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer turns to the camera and acknowledges that “everything is going up,” even the cost of breakfast cereal. “I can’t solve the inflation problem, but we’re doing things right now to help,” she says in a television ad for her re-election campaign, noting $400 state […]
Sharon Preservation Society collecting signatures to oppose new aggregate mine
submitted by Barbara Schmid, Sharon Preservation Society Sharon Preservation Society is collecting signatures on a petition it will submit to the Sharon Township Board of Trustees, prior to the Board’s ultimate decision on the application to mine a 400-acre parcel on Pleasant Lake Rd. Summarized, the language for the petition states that the signer lives […]
Varsity Boys Soccer holding Pink Out Game this week
October is Breast Cancer Awareness month and the Manchester Boys’ Varsity Soccer team will be holding their Pink Out Game in honor and support of it (a couple of days early) on Thursday, September 29, with a 5:30pm kickoff at the Manchester Athletic Complex. They will be facing Jackson Christian. Admission is $5 for adults. […]
Centershot Archery Program fall session at Sharon UMC
submitted by Sharon Stockard, Sharon United Methodist Church Sharon United Methodist Church invites you to take part in Centershot Archery Program, beginning Sunday, October 9, 2022, from 2:30 to 4pm. We will meet Sunday afternoons for six weeks, ending November 13 for ages 7 and up. Registration fee is $40 per participant. It will take […]
Emanuel Church hosting a special piano recital: Two & Four Hands at the Baldwin Grand
submitted by Chrissy Whitesall, Emanuel United Church of Christ Emanuel United Church of Christ, located at 324 W Main St, is presenting a special piano recital at Emanuel: Two & Four Hands at the Baldwin Grand by Kathryn Goodson and Robert Conway on Sunday, October 9, from 3pm to 4:15 pm. There is no fee […]
Chelsea Hospital offering support groups for new moms
submitted by Von Lozon, Trinity Health Michigan Chelsea Hospital is offering two support groups for new moms who live and/or work in Chelsea, Dexter, Grass Lake, Stockbridge, or Manchester. Breastfeeding Basics & Beyond Are you planning to breastfeed your new child? We’re here for you. This free, three-session class offers the education and support you […]
WCRC roadwork in the Manchester area this week
Washtenaw County Road Commission will be doing forestry work on two local roads beginning this week. Both Hogan Road between Allen Road and Logan Road in Bridgewater Township and Herman Road between Deer Valley Drive and Grossman Road will have intermittent lane closure the week of September 26 for forestry. In addition, unpaved roads throughout […]
