Misleading “Home Warranty Replacement” notice sent to county residents
submitted by Edward R. Golembiewski, Chief Deputy Clerk The Washtenaw County Clerk/Register’s Office is cautioning residents that a misleading postcard claiming to be related to “County Deed Records” is in fact a marketing ploy from an out-of-state company. The postcard, which also includes the text “Property Lienholder,” encourages the recipient to contact a private business […]
March events for all ages 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 March. Tournament of Books March 1-31 Celebrate National Reading Month with a March Madness style Tournament of Books! Our most popular Young Adult, Tween, and Juvenile books are on the ballot, and […]
Rec Soccer is back!
submitted by Tracey Hittle, VP of Recreational Soccer, Manchester Soccer Association The Manchester Soccer Association is thrilled to announce that RECREATIONAL SOCCER is back! The season starts April 9th and runs through June 4th, taking off the weekends of Easter and Memorial Day. There are two co-ed age divisions: U6 (birth years 2016-2017) and U8 […]
Obituary: Howard Kuhl
Howard Kuhl, 92, of Tecumseh, formerly of Saline, Michigan, passed away Sunday, February 27, 2022. Howard’s family and friends will gather Thursday, March 3, 2022 from 3:00 – 8:00 PM at Eineder Funeral Homes – Manchester Chapel. His funeral service will be held on Friday, March 4, 2022 at 11:00 AM with family and friends […]
Senior Newsletter THE TRUMPETER – March 2022
The March 2022 edition of Manchester’s Newsletter for Seniors, THE TRUMPETER, is now available. Download it here: 5.Mar 2022 Trumpeter pg 1- final 6. Mar 2022 Trumpeter pg 2 – 7. Mar 2022 Trumpet pg 3 rd Download the calendar here: 8. Mar Cal. 2022 –
A Michigan abortion ban could ‘shock’ state politics ahead of 2022 election
by Jonathan Oosting (Bridge Michigan) LANSING—Michigan women could lose legal access to abortion this summer, an increasingly realistic possibility that could dramatically redefine the contours of state and national politics just months ahead of pivotal midterm elections. Candidates, political parties, advocacy organizations and ballot groups across the state are drawing battle lines as a conservative-tilted […]
Marijuana prices plummet in Michigan. Customers are happy, farmers worried
by Zahra Ahmad (Bridge Michigan) Michigan’s marijuana prices hit all-time lows in January, which is great for retailers and customers but has smaller growers sounding alarms. Record marijuana supply is driving down prices so much customers are buying it at record rates. There’s 55 times more pot on the market and people are purchasing it at […]
Michigan ballot measure seeks to cap payday loan rates
by Yue Stella Yu (Bridge Michigan) LANSING—A coalition of consumer and civil rights groups hoping to tighten regulations for the payday loan industry in Michigan launched signature gathering efforts Wednesday to bring the issue before voters in November. Michiganders for Fair Lending, a Grand Rapids-based organization, is spearheading a ballot initiative that would cap the maximum […]
MCSF plans outdoor Daddy-Daughter/Mother-Son Dance
submitted by Shea VanVuuren, President, Manchester Community Schools Foundation Prior to Covid-19 the Manchester Community Schools Foundation hosted an annual “Daddy-Daughter” dance and a “Mother-Son” event as fundraisers for the organization. The Foundation gives 100% of the profits from such events back to the students and teachers of the district through grants. The Foundation […]
