Public notice: Manchester Township
NOTICE OF ELECTION To the qualified electors of: MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE GENERAL ELECTION WILL BE HELD ON: TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2022 Polls are open: 7:00 A.M. TO 8:00 P.M. The General Election is being held for the purpose of electing the following office candidates: Governor, Secretary of State, Attorney General, […]
Public notice: Manchester Township
NOTICE OF REGISTRATION FOR THE GENERAL ELECTION TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2022 MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP, MICHIGAN TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that any qualified elector of Manchester Township who is not already registered, may register to vote at your office of the Township Clerk; the office of the County Clerk; a Secretary […]
Who are the five candidates running for Michigan Supreme Court?
by Lauren Gibbons (Bridge Michigan) One of Michigan’s most consequential elections consistently flies under the radar. The Michigan Supreme Court is the state’s highest court and often has the final say on issues of critical importance, determining whether laws enacted by the state Legislature are constitutional, weighing in on the validity of ballot initiatives and more. […]
Michigan’s rural school districts plead for more bus and broadband funding
by Tracie Mauriello & Koby Levin, Chalkbeat (Bridge Michigan) Tom McKee was an 11th grader in rural Michigan when a “grow your own” teacher training program sold him on a career in education. Even so, McKee might have not imagined that he would one day go on to work as a superintendent, athletic director, and bus driver […]
Report: COVID forced 500k workers from workforce; thousands from Michigan
by Paula Gardner (Bridge Michigan) Until September, understanding who left the U.S. workforce during the pandemic was gleaned from federal labor data and other analyses, including talking to workers and employers. But a new national study examining what happened to workers who had to take at least a week off of work due to the virus quantifies […]
Obituary: Richard G. Jones
Richard Gerrald Jones, 75, of Manchester, Mich., formerly of Portland, Ore., passed away Saturday, September 24, 2022. Richie’s family and friends will gather for a Celebration of Life at a date to be announced for spring 2023. Rich was born on April 2, 1947, in Omaha, Neb., to Gerrald and Doreen (Parks) Jones. He received his […]
Homecoming week to feature parade, alumni game, and more!
9-25-22 Editor’s note: The date for the Boys Varsity Soccer team’s Pink Out Breast Cancer Awareness Game has been moved from Wednesday, September 28 to Thursday, September 29. This has been changed in the article to reflect this. by Sara Swanson Both the Manchester Jr/Sr High School Student Council and the Parent Teacher Student Association […]
Meet the MDL board: David Nelson, Village of Manchester
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library The Manchester District Library Board of Trustees is an all-volunteer governing body made up of two members from each of the library’s participating service areas: Manchester Village, Manchester Township, Bridgewater Township, and Freedom Township. Trustees create and oversee library policies, administer the budget, and set the strategic plan. […]
5 Healthy Towns Survey Q&A
submitted by Matt Pegouskie, Healthy Towns Q: What is the 5 Healthy Towns Survey? A: The 5 Healthy Towns Survey (5HFsurvey.com) is an opportunity for our communities to influence how 5 Healthy Towns Foundation (5HF) invests in our communities. In the beginning of the foundation, 5HF worked with local partners to conduct the BRFSS survey. While the […]
Manchester High School Class of 1971 Reunion
submitted by David Bucholtz Manchester High School Class of 1971 invites you to our “50 + 1” Reunion Picnic on Saturday, September 24, 2022 at Carr Park with a 4:30pm gathering and 6pm dinner. Hot dogs and burgers will be provided. Please bring a dish to pass and your lawn chairs. RSVP via text to […]
