Michigan colleges aren’t seeing coronavirus enrollment drops they feared
By Sophia Yoon (Bridge) Michigan colleges aren’t seeing the coronavirus enrollment drops they feared — at least not yet. Officials at many universities and colleges in the state had worried that students — particularly incoming freshmen — would take gap years or enroll in online courses at local community colleges rather than move into dorms in the […]
Despite legal battle, Michigan tribe remains hopeful for recognition
By Meghanlata Gupta (Bridge) Lansing resident Paul Parkey knows he’s Native American, and the federal government isn’t going to change his mind. Parkey’s tribal community, the Burt Lake Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians, has spent decades petitioning the United States to be formally recognized as a tribal nation, with no luck. There’s more at stake for […]
For now, Michigan is a success story in flattening the pandemic curve
By Robin Erb (Bridge) Once one of the hardest-hit states, Michigan has – at least for now – managed to flatten the coronavirus curve in a way that is drawing national attention. And while health officials warn that the deadly virus could come roaring back if residents let their guard down, the trends are encouraging. […]
Manchester Township discusses fire department, Township Hall repairs and more
by Sybil Kolon, Community Reporter Corps The June 9 township board meeting was held by telephone conference call. All board members participated, as well as fire chief Bill Scully. Three members of the public were also on the line. Invoices for $40,712 were approved for the building repair due to the crash last month. Repairs are […]
Manchester District Library curbside pick up procedure
The Manchester District Library has announced its curbside pick-up procedure. Starting today, Monday June 15th, library cardholders will be able to reserve up to five books online at manchesterlibrary.info, by telephone by calling 428-8045, or by emailing manchesterlibraryrequest@gmail.com. You will then be notified by email or phone when your order is ready for pick-up. To […]
Wellness Coalition resuming planning for 9th year, calls for ideas that need funding
submitted by Ray Berg, Manchester Wellness Coalition The Manchester Wellness Coalition has restarted planning for its Year 9 Health and Wellness Plan, after the 3-month delay due to the Stay at Home Order. We continue to partner with the 5 Healthy Towns Foundation in developing a variety of programs, classes and infrastructure, wherein funding from […]
St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea named second best hospital in Michigan by Newsweek
submitted by Saint Joseph Mercy Health System St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea was named the second-best hospital in the state of Michigan according to Newsweek’s 2020 World’s Best Hospitals list, and the 58th-best hospital in the United States. Hospitals are rated based on high-quality patient care, commitment to patient safety, clinical resources, family centeredness, and other […]
WCRC: Road work this week
This week in Manchester Township, there will be intermittent lane closures for gravel resurfacing on Wellwood Rd between Watkins and Sharon Hollow Roads through June 21st. In Sharon and Freedom Township, Pleasant Lake Rd between M-52 and Schneider Rd will experience daytime road closures on the 17th and 18th for preventative maintenance chip-sealing.
Public Notice: Village of Manchester
ATTENTION VILLAGE OF MANCHESTER RESIDENTS NOTICE PROJECT PLAN PUBLIC HEARING The Village of Manchester will hold a public hearing on the application to the Michigan Department Energy, Great Lakes, and Environment for funding assisting through the Clean Water State Revolving Fund (SRF) for the proposed Wastewater System Improvements project for the purpose of receiving comments […]
Public notice: Manchester Township
Special Meeting Notice Manchester Township Board Date of Meeting: Monday, June 22, 2020 Time of Meeting: 7:00 p.m. Place of Meeting: Township Hall, 275 S. Macomb Purpose of Meeting: Budget Workshop This notice is posted in compliance with the Open Meetings Act, Public Act 267 of 1976, as amended, MCL 41.72a(2) and (3), and the […]
