Manchester District Library curbside pick up procedure
The Manchester District Library has announced its curbside pick-up procedure. Starting today, Monday June 15th, library cardholders will be able to reserve up to five books online at manchesterlibrary.info, by telephone by calling 428-8045, or by emailing manchesterlibraryrequest@gmail.com. You will then be notified by email or phone when your order is ready for pick-up. To […]
Wellness Coalition resuming planning for 9th year, calls for ideas that need funding
submitted by Ray Berg, Manchester Wellness Coalition The Manchester Wellness Coalition has restarted planning for its Year 9 Health and Wellness Plan, after the 3-month delay due to the Stay at Home Order. We continue to partner with the 5 Healthy Towns Foundation in developing a variety of programs, classes and infrastructure, wherein funding from […]
St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea named second best hospital in Michigan by Newsweek
submitted by Saint Joseph Mercy Health System St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea was named the second-best hospital in the state of Michigan according to Newsweek’s 2020 World’s Best Hospitals list, and the 58th-best hospital in the United States. Hospitals are rated based on high-quality patient care, commitment to patient safety, clinical resources, family centeredness, and other […]
WCRC: Road work this week
This week in Manchester Township, there will be intermittent lane closures for gravel resurfacing on Wellwood Rd between Watkins and Sharon Hollow Roads through June 21st. In Sharon and Freedom Township, Pleasant Lake Rd between M-52 and Schneider Rd will experience daytime road closures on the 17th and 18th for preventative maintenance chip-sealing.
Public Notice: Village of Manchester
ATTENTION VILLAGE OF MANCHESTER RESIDENTS NOTICE PROJECT PLAN PUBLIC HEARING The Village of Manchester will hold a public hearing on the application to the Michigan Department Energy, Great Lakes, and Environment for funding assisting through the Clean Water State Revolving Fund (SRF) for the proposed Wastewater System Improvements project for the purpose of receiving comments […]
Public notice: Manchester Township
Special Meeting Notice Manchester Township Board Date of Meeting: Monday, June 22, 2020 Time of Meeting: 7:00 p.m. Place of Meeting: Township Hall, 275 S. Macomb Purpose of Meeting: Budget Workshop This notice is posted in compliance with the Open Meetings Act, Public Act 267 of 1976, as amended, MCL 41.72a(2) and (3), and the […]
Pandemic may mean big profit to Michigan insurers, tiny rebates for drivers
by Jonathan Oosting (Bridge) In the past few months, Sean Bertolino has made the occasional trip to the hardware store, but leaving home has been “exceedingly rare” amid the pandemic. Like many Michiganders, the Williamston resident is working from home, virtually eliminating personal travel since late March and, in the process, eliminating almost all risk […]
400K unemployment claims now flagged in Michigan fraud investigation
by Paula Gardner (Bridge) Michigan’s fraud investigation into unemployment benefits has restored payments to 41 percent of the people initially affected — and it’s turned up at least 200,000 new potential cases. That leaves at least 400,000 accounts going unpaid while the state’s Unemployment Insurance Agency continues to seek accounts that may have been set up […]
Michigan gay rights proposal off fall ballot; ruling opens door for 2022
by Jonathan Oosting (Bridge) A gay rights group trying to put a non-discrimination proposal before Michigan voters won’t qualify for the 2020 ballot, but is now aiming for 2022 after a judge said it deserves more time to collect signatures because of government restrictions imposed during the coronavirus pandemic. Court of Claims Judge Cynthia Stephens […]
Reaching out to black people to discuss race? There’s a good and bad way.
by Louis Aguilar (Bridge) There is a global, vocal recognition of black life happening right now, sparked by George Floyd’s death two weeks ago. Now, black Americans say they are seeing a surge in support from white peers who previously may have been silent on issues of racism and white supremacy. That’s a positive move, […]
