Michigan is spending big on infrastructure. Its problems are even bigger.
by Jonathan Oosting, Kelly House (Bridge Michigan) LANSING—Michigan officials are celebrating a “historic” deal that will pump nearly $3 billion into aging infrastructure, but advocates say the state should be spending that much — or more — every year to adequately address decades of disinvestment. The one-time funding surge for decades-old water systems, crumbling roads and […]
Mushrooms and other psychedelics gain foothold in Michigan. What to know.
by Zahra Ahmad (Bridge Michigan) Think magic mushrooms are a relic of the counterculture 1960s and 70s? Think again. Hazel Park recently became the third city in Michigan to decriminalize psychedelic plants and psilocybin mushrooms, as advocates collect signatures for a ballot measure that would do the same statewide. Scientists and wellness companies around the […]
New homes demand is high in Michigan. So are builder costs — and prices
by Paula Gardner (Bridge Michigan) Scott Schwanke opened an email on Thursday containing yet another curveball that the state director of M/I Homes will have to field as the company plans to build up to 400 new houses in southeast Michigan this year. He already easily lists how construction financials are changing: Lumber costs hit a record high in 2021, […]
Obituary: Kain William-Robert Popkey
With a heavy heart we announce the passing of our Daddy, Son, Brother and Grandson, Kain William-Robert Popkey. Born June 28, 1983 Kain departed on Wednesday, March 30, 2022 to join his maternal grandpa, Pledger Chapman and his paternal grandpa, Robert Popkey. Kain leaves behind his four young children, Kaylin, Mya, Carter, Brayden, their mother, […]
County-wide events celebrate National Agriculture Week and Food and Agriculture Month
submitted by Kathleen Siler, Washtenaw County Farm Bureau Washtenaw County Farm Bureau joined other organizations across the country to celebrate agriculture’s important role in daily life as part of National Ag Week, March 20-26 and Ag Day on Tuesday, March 22. March is also Reading Month and Food and Agriculture month in Michigan. Local events […]
MHS spring musical to use locally penned script
The pandemic has taken a toll on so many things we took for granted before. One of those things is the Manchester High School Thespian Society’s spring musical presentation. The club is now roughly half the size it was two years ago. However, five staff members, who make up the current creative team for productions, […]
Community garden plots available for rent
Although winter isn’t quite over, it seems, it is time to start thinking about gardening. Not everyone has a yard that can successfully support a garden and for those people (and the people who do but just don’t want to fight the deer), there exists the Manchester Community Garden! The community garden is located in […]
April events at the Manchester District Library
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Manchester District Library (MDL) will offer a variety of events and activities for all ages during April. ArtStart Mini Art Show April 1-30 Mini canvas projects will be on display at the library for viewing during regular business hours. Stop by to see the work of the young […]
Happy Hearts Feline Rescue Easter and Spring Sale
submitted by Jeanne Spencer, Happy Hearts Feline Rescue Happy Hearts Feline Rescue invites the public to their Easter and Spring Sale this Friday, April 1 from 8 am to 5 pm and Saturday, April 2 from 9 am to 3 pm at Freedom Township Hall, located at 11508 E. Pleasant Lake Rd. There will be Easter […]
Public notice: Village of Manchester
MANCHESTER VILLAGE COUNCIL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON APPLICATION FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT April 18, 2022- 7:00 P.M. Notice is hereby given that the Manchester Village Council will hold a public hearing on Monday, April 18, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. at the Manchester Village Hall, 912 City Road, Manchester, MI. The purpose of the hearing […]
