Public notice: Manchester District Library
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING MANCHESTER DISTRICT LIBRARY COUNTY OF WASHTENAW, MICHIGAN ON THE ADOPTION OF THE BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2022–2023 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS IN THE LIBRARY DISTRICT OF THE MANCHESTER DISTRICT LIBRARY PLEASE TAKE NOTE that the Board of Trustees of the Manchester District Library, County of Washtenaw, State of […]
Michigan baby formula factory, Abbott, reaches deal with FDA to reopen
by Paula Gardner (Bridge Michigan) The Michigan infant formula factory that was shut down amid a federal investigation into whether contaminated formula made several babies very ill said Monday it could resume production by the end of May. Abbott Nutrition announced in a news release that it has reached an agreement with the U.S. Food & Drug […]
Michigan teen looks to college, but after pandemic she questions her drive
by Ron French (Bridge Michigan) GRAND RAPIDS—The walls are painted green and blue in the room where Jackie Calderon spent about 22 hours a day during the first year of the pandemic. There is a wallpaper strip of the letters of the alphabet along the ceiling. The curtains are emblazoned with a happy zoo full […]
Michigan election law: Everyone wants change, common ground is the hard part
by Lauren Gibbons (Bridge Michigan) Since the 2020 election, local and state officials have put forth a slew of proposals for overhauling how Michigan’s votes are processed, tallied and kept secure. But with another statewide election this fall, little has changed as deep ideological differences make even widely bipartisan proposals a tough sell in Michigan’s […]
Rev. Peter Harris to retire from Sharon United Methodist Church
submitted by Rev. Peter Harris, Sharon United Methodist Church After 40 years in pastoral ministry, the last 15 at Sharon UMC, Pastor Pete Harris is retiring. The community is invited to a “Celebration Open House” to be held at Sharon UMC Fellowship Hall (19890 W. Pleasant Lake Rd.), Saturday, May 21, from 1 to 5pm. […]
State Senate approves dyslexia bill
Last month we reported on Manchester Community Schools staff members advocating for a dyslexia bill to the State Senate education committee in March. It passed in the committee in April and last Wednesday the State Senate passed it as well. Manchester’s State Senator, Republican Lana Theis, chairs the Senate Education and Career Readiness Committee and […]
Kannon Duffing named to the MHSAA’s Student Advisory Council
Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA) announced last week that eight student-athletes who will be juniors at their schools during the 2022–23 academic year have been selected to serve two-year terms on the MHSAA’s Student Advisory Council. Manchester High School’s Kannon Duffing from class 2024 is one of the eight who was selected. Joining Kannon […]
56th Annual Manchester River Raisin Canoe/Kayak Race results
The 56th Annual Manchester River Raisin Canoe/Kayak Race was held on Sunday. Organizers had 75 entries initially, with five no-shows and 12 more registered on the day. In total, 82 canoes and kayaks made it down the river! Winners in each category: Single Teen Kayak Trent Line 48:29 Jolene Line 48.51 Christine Drake 51:09 Single […]
18th Annual Golf Outing Fundraiser
submitted by Manchester Area Chamber of Commerce Manchester Area Chamber of Commerce and Community Resource Center are holding their 18th Annual Fundraiser Golf Outing at Hills’ Heart of the Lakes Golf Course on Saturday, June 11, 2022. The event includes a 4-person scramble, par 3 challenges, prizes, and contests. Check-in and breakfast snacks are at […]
Chip sealing, gravel resurfacing, dust control, and culvert replacement this week in the Manchester area
Starting on Monday, May 16, 2022, the Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) will begin a preventative maintenance chip-seal project on Austin Rd. between the county line and the Village of Manchester limits in Manchester Township and Sharon Hollow Rd. between Herman Rd. and Austin Rd. Austin Road will not be closed, but delays are likely […]
