Borrowing is getting more costly: What interest rate rise means for Michigan
by Paula Gardner (Bridge Michigan) Borrowing money for everything from mortgages and credit cards to other types of loans will cost more, as officials try to cool off the economy after inflation hit a 40-year high this month. The Federal Reserve announced on Wednesday that it is raising the interest rate on the fed-funds rate, which is the basis for […]
Report: Climate change threatens these 29 Michigan chemical sites
by Kelly House (Bridge Michigan) Climate change is likely to bring more catastrophes to Michigan, and a new federal report warns that 29 sites that use hazardous chemicals are in the pathway of worsening floods driven by a changing planet. The sites include a plastics manufacturer in Wyandotte, a sewage treatment plant in Jackson, an ice-cream […]
New to birding or experienced birder? There is a Leonard Preserve hike for you!
Whether you are a seasoned birder or brand-new to birding, Washenaw County Parks and Recreation has a hike for you! On Saturday, April 2 County naturalist Kelsey Dehring will be leading two separate hikes in the Leonard Preserve located just outside of the Village limits on North Union Street. From at 8 to 10 am, […]
Washtenaw hires project manager for broadband to every home project
In September 2021, the Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners approved an investment of $15 million in County general funds and American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) dollars to address issues of broadband connectivity in Washtenaw County with the goal to connect every household in Washtenaw to highspeed broadband internet. The already-present need for access was exacerbated […]
Manchester Township to form parks & rec committee; approves motocross event dates
March 15th, 2022 Correction: The original headline of this article referred to the motocross events as “races.” They are not races but “practice events.” The headline has been changed to reflect this. submitted by Sybil Kolon, Community Reporter Corps All board members were present at the March 8 township board meeting except Treasurer Kim Thompson […]
Manchester school bands score well at festival
Last weekend, Manchester High School had their first opportunity in two years to again host the MSBOA District 8 band and Orchestra Festival. The High School band performed on Thursday and the 7th/8th grade band performed on Friday. Both bands earned superior 1st division ratings from all three adjudicators. Band director Jared Throneberry posted on […]
Acorn Farmers Market and Café: Apples in the winter
submitted by Laura Wohlgemuth, Acorn Farmers’ Market & Café Event Coordinator I find it absolutely amazing that even in the cold of winter, we can bite into a fresh, juicy, crunchy Michigan Apple. When asked how farms are able to store these delicious edibles and retain their awesome crunch, Fusilier Family Farms members Mike, Chad, […]
Obituary: Mary Lou Sweeton
Mary Lou Sweeton, 73, of Manchester passed away Saturday, February 5, 2022. She was born on June 7, 1948 in Delton, Michigan to Richard and Thelma (Kowalski) Reitler. Mary Lou was one of five children. She graduated from Nazareth College, Kalamazoo as a registered nurse, working in hospitals in Washtenaw County. Mary Lou retired from […]
Public notice: Manchester Township
MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Manchester Township Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing at the Manchester Township Hall Board Room, located at 275 South Macomb St., Manchester, MI 48158, on March 31, 2022 at 7:00 pm for the purpose of receiving public comment on a […]
Public notice: Village of Manchester
VILLAGE OF MANCHESTER Adoption Notice ORDINANCE NO. 306 Village Manager THE VILLAGE OF MANCHESTER, WASHTENAW COUNTY, MICHIGAN, HEREBY ORDAINS: Section 1. Amendment To Village Manager Ordinance No. 231, Village Manager, as incorporated in Chapter 30 of the Village of Manchester Code of Ordinances, Sections: 30.46- Appointment and 30.47- Acting Village Manager are hereby amended to […]
