Manchester & Bridgewater residents invited to Clinton Township Library March activities
Did you know that Manchester and Bridgewater Township residents can get a library card for free to check out materials from the Clinton Township Library in addition to their Manchester District Library card? Additionally, Manchester and Bridgewater residents are welcome to attend all library events at the Clinton Township Library. The Clinton Township Library is […]
Old National Bank named one of the 2020 World’s Most Ethical Companies for the 9th consecutive year
submitted by Old National Bank Old National Bank (NASDAQ: ONB), has been recognized by the Ethisphere Institute, a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices, as one of the 2020 World’s Most Ethical Companies. Old National has been honored for nine consecutive years and is one of only two US […]
Public Notice: Manchester Community Schools
Notice to Bidders Manchester Community Schools New Agricultural Building Sealed proposals will be received at the Manchester Community Schools – Riverside Intermediate School, 710 E Main Street, Manchester, MI. 48158 until Thursday, March 12, 2020 at 7:30 am for a general contractor to build a new agricultural building. Bids will be accepted for the entire package […]
Senior Newsletter THE TRUMPETER – March 2020
The March 2020 edition of Manchester’s Newsletter for Seniors, THE TRUMPETER, is now available. Download it here: 1 Mar 2020 Tru Pg1 -3 Download the calendar here: 4 Mar 2020 Tru Pg4 X
For weary Michigan seniors, a retirement in name only
by Robin Erb (Bridge) At age 62, Linda Braden felt like someone had wrenched her life from her — her home, her career as an accountant, and her circle of friends. Forced to retire years before she’d planned, Braden returned to the home where she was raised in Waterford to care for her aging parents […]
Michigan adopts new PFAS standards over industry, farmer objections
by Riley Beggin (Bridge) LANSING — A decade after PFAS chemicals were first discovered in Michigan’s waters, the state has approved rules dictating the highest levels of the contaminant allowed in drinking water systems. It’s the first time in the state’s history it has set its own enforceable maximum contaminant levels that regulate chemicals in […]
Michigan’s big bet on small tech fell flat. Now the $250M bill is due
By Jonathan Oosting (Bridge) LANSING — A decade has passed since Michigan borrowed the last $250 million for a $450 million venture capital initiative that hoped to spur the creation of futuristic, high-tech startup businesses. Now, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has been handed the bill, even though some of those companies have since left Michigan. The […]
Thousands want to draw Michigan’s political districts. Most are white men.
By Jonathan Oosting (Bridge) LANSING — More than 6,000 applicants already have volunteered to serve on a new independent redistricting commission that will redraw Michigan’s political boundaries for 2022 elections and beyond. A narrow majority of early applicants claim to be political independents, which excites officials. But most applicants are white and male, demographic imbalances […]
St. Joes to begin free shuttle bus route between Manchester and Chelsea
St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea is introducing a free public transportation initiative in Stockbridge and Manchester through the Western-Washtenaw Area Value Express (WAVE) service. As part of the agreement, the hospital has purchased a 12-person van with a wheel-chair lift, and will provide funding to support weekday shuttle service between Stockbridge, Manchester and Chelsea on scheduled […]
5HF handing over operation of the Manchester Wellness Center to schools
Last weekend rumors began circulating the community about the future of the Manchester Wellness Center. On Monday, a letter went out to members, stating that Manchester Community Schools (MCS) will be taking over management of the Manchester Wellness Center (MWC) from 5 Healthy Towns Foundation (5HF). 5HF and MCS released a joint statement, “For eight […]
