Bipartisan support grows to add millions to Michigan’s $1B tax incentive fund
by Jonathan Oosting, Paula Gardner (Bridge Michigan) MACKINAC ISLAND — The state continues to celebrate its so-called “transformative” job growth, but the gains also are depleting Michigan’s new $1 billion business attraction fund. Now both Democrats and Republicans say they expect to approve an addition to the SOAR Fund in the coming year’s budget. Bipartisan support is not […]
Recycling bins moved from grocery store to Township Hall
Manchester Township announced last week that the Western Washtenaw Recycling Authority drop-off recycling bins were moved last Wednesday from their position at the Manchester Market nearby to the rear parking lot at the Manchester Township Hall located at 275 S. Macomb Street. The move has been planned since the Manchester Market changed owners. The placement […]
Wisconsin community group visits Manchester to learn about Acorn
submitted by Acorn Farmers Market & Café On Monday, May 23, a group of people interested in opening a multipurpose space in Denmark, Wisconsin—that may include a café and a gathering space along with a market for local products—visited Acorn Farmers Market & Café. Theresa Herron, the current Acorn Board Chair, met with the group […]
An off-the-trail hike at Sharon Short Hills
Join guest naturalist Faye Stoner for a hike to visit the far western portions of the Sharon Short Hills Preserve located at 6700 Hashley Road on Saturday, June 4, from 10am to noon. You will talk about geology, botany, birds, and stewardship as you explore “off the trail” to enjoy this lovely area. Note: terrain […]
Recipe: Shaved asparagus and fennel salad with arugula, toasted hazelnuts, and grilled lemon
by Kevin Sharp This is the time of year when, if you have a patch of asparagus, you are reaping the benefits; if you don’t, you wish you did; and if, like me, you plowed yours under during a garden redesign, you are feeling remorse. Raw asparagus may not be an obvious go-to in a […]
Chamber Spotlight: Village Hair Forum
by Linda Stevens The Village Hair Forum (VHF) is an all-inclusive hair salon, catering to the hair care needs of the whole family with some fun and pampering services as well. It is a relaxed environment where we strive to find your unique style, offering hair cutting and styling, coloring, texturizing treatments and perms, conditioning […]
Summer Reading and much more at Manchester District Library
submitted by Manchester District Library Manchester District Library (MDL) will offer a variety of events and activities for all ages during June, including the launch of the 2022 Summer Reading program. Library staff have been hard at work creating programs and decorations that embrace this year’s Oceans of Possibilities Summer Reading Program theme. There will […]
Chelsea Hospital and SRSLY Manchester launch ‘Manchester Matters’ campaign to support youth mental health
submitted by SRSLY Manchester May is Mental Health Month, and this year Manchester youth are commemorating with the launch of Manchester Matters, a youth-led campaign focused on the well-being of the Manchester community and reducing the stigma around mental illness. “With the introduction of this new campaign, it means we’re done talking about ‘some’ things, […]
WCRC dust-control operation in Sharon Township
Unpaved roads throughout Sharon Township will continue to have a rolling dust-control operation this week through June 3. If you have any questions, please contact Ken Harris, superintendent of maintenance, by phone at (734) 327-6696 or via email at harrisk@wcroads.org.
