Free fall Senior Fit classes in Manchester
by Sara Swanson This summer Manchester seniors had a new, twice-weekly, free exercise class right here in the City. Trinity Health, the sponsor of the class, announced last week that it will continue this fall! Senior Fit classes are Wednesday and Friday at 10am in the Village Room (lower level, 912 City Rd). Classes will […]
Final Friends of the Library Book Donation Day of 2024
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Come donate your gently used books to the Friends of the Library Book Sale on Saturday, October 12, between 10am and noon, in the Village Room; proceeds benefit the Manchester District Library. This will be the last book donation day until spring of 2025! Popular fiction and non-fiction […]
WCRC: Two culvert replacements this week
by Sara Swanson This week Washtenaw County Road Commission will replace two culverts in the Manchester area. On Monday, September 30, the WCRC will close Parr Rd between Geiske Rd and Bethel Church Rd in Manchester and Sharon Townships during the daytime hours to replace a crossroad culvert. The road improvements are expected to take […]
Public notice: City of Manchester
NOTICE OF ELECTION To the qualified electors of City of Manchester: Notice is hereby given that a general election will be held on Tuesday, November 5, 2024 The polls will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. At the following location: Manchester City Hall, 912 City Rd, Manchester, MI For the purposes of electing […]
Public notice: City of Manchester
NOTICE OF REGISTRATION FOR THE ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2024 CITY OF MANCHESTER, MICHIGAN TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE CITY OF MANCHESTER: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that any qualified electors of the City of Manchester who is not already registered, may register to vote at your office of the City Clerk; […]
Michigan lawmakers divided but OK tax breaks to lure data centers
by Kelly House (Bridge Michigan) A divided Michigan House of Representative on Wednesday approved one half of a two-bill package to offer new tax breaks to entice major tech companies to build multi-billion dollar server farms in the state. The bill, Senate Bill 237, is part of a package that would exempt large “enterprise data centers” owned […]
Using mussels to scrub fresh water — and sound the alarm on contamination
by Amalia Medina, Capital News Service (Bridge Michigan) LANSING — Water tanks line a room in Philadelphia’s Water Works on the bank of the Schuylkill River. Inside are small fish that are hosts to tiny organisms that researchers say can help solve polluted waterways. Tucked under the fish gills are microscopic mussels that will mature […]
Dems OK $125M for Michigan school safety, mental health. GOP wanted more
by Isabel Lohman & Simon D. Schuster (Bridge Michigan) Facing pressure from school groups in a critical election year, Michigan House Democrats on Wednesday proposed spending an additional $126 million on student safety and mental health. The proposal, unveiled as Democrats fight to retain their slim two-seat House majority, would partially reverse what school groups had […]
Free Narcan harm-reduction kits and fentanyl test strips available at Manchester United Methodist Church
by Sara Swanson SRSLY Manchester is announcing the installation of a life-saving naloxone distribution box at the Manchester United Methodist Church (located at 501 Ann Arbor St), marking an important milestone in the community’s efforts to combat opioid overdoses and reduce the stigma surrounding substance use. This free, accessible box will be available 24/7, offering […]
Please support the 2024 CROP Walk here in Manchester
submitted by Anita Herman CROP Hunger Walks are community-wide events sponsored by Church World Service (CWS) and organized by local congregations and groups to raise funds to reduce hunger at home and around the world. CROP Hunger Walks began in 1969, 55 years ago. The Manchester Area CROP Walk has been held every year since […]
