Michigan prison inmates need job skills, but technology books are banned
by Riley Beggin (Bridge) Inmates in Michigan state prisons who want to learn how to design a website, code a computer program or wire a house may find themselves a little light on reading material. At least 60 books related to computers, electronics and other technology are banned from state prisons for security reasons, according […]
Michigan Supreme Court hears debate on minimum wage, sick leave laws
by Lindsay VanHulle (Bridge) LANSING—At the Michigan Supreme Court on Wednesday, an attorney defending actions by Republican lawmakers to weaken citizen-initiated laws to raise the minimum wage and require paid sick leave was asked if he could explain why legislators did it. Attorney John Bursch said he couldn’t answer for certain, though he offered a […]
Republican ideas to fund Michigan road repairs taking shape over summer
by Lindsay VanHulle (Bridge) One Republican idea to help counties and larger cities in Michigan pay for local road repairs: allowing them to levy their own gas taxes and vehicle registration fees. The concept is among several floating around Lansing this summer as GOP legislative leaders say they continue to work on a plan to fix […]
5 Healthy Towns investing in Acorn Farmers Market, a summer kids camp & more!
submitted by Matt Pegouskie, 5 Healthy Towns Foundation 5 Healthy Towns Foundation (5HF) Board of Directors recently approved Manchester Wellness Coalition (MWC)’s eighth Comprehensive Wellness Plan. A total of 11 interventions were approved for funding, addressing a combination of Eating Better, Moving More, Connecting with Others in Healthy Ways and Avoiding Unhealthy Substances. MWC’s data […]
SRSLY Manchester hires program coordinator
Last week SRSLY Manchester announced the hiring of a new staff member: Sarah Schmidt, as program coordinator. In her new role, Schmidt’s responsibilities include assisting the SRSLY Manchester and SRSLY Dexter program directors with the assessment, implementation and evaluation of SRSLY activities and events in both communities. Schmidt earned her master’s degree in public health […]
Road closures west of the village this week
On Monday, July 15, 2019, the Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) will close two roads west of the Village for chip sealing–Sharon Valley Road between Prospect Hill Road and Sharon Hollow Road in Sharon Township and Austin Road between the County Line and the Village of Manchester in Manchester Township. WCRC states, “The roads are […]
St. Mary church prepares for annual rummage sale
St. Mary Catholic Church is preparing to hold its annual rummage sale fundraiser on Thursday, August 8th from 9 am-6 pm, Friday, August 9th from 9 am-6 pm, and Saturday, August 10th from 9 am-4 pm at the Parish Center, located at 110 East Madison Street. The rummage sale will be open to the public and will have […]
Potluck in the Park
The Manchester Ladies Society is holding a potluck in Carr Park on Saturday, July 20th starting at 1 pm. Looking for an active, community-focused, fun women’s organization to join in Manchester? Just looking for something to do with your kids on a Saturday? Come hang out with the women of Manchester for an afternoon of […]
DAR to hold Famous First Ladies Tea
The Lucy Wolcott Barnum Daughters of the American Revolution Chapter will present Famous First Ladies of the United States on Sunday, November 10th, at 2 pm at the Governor Croswell Tea Room located at 125 East Maumee Street, Adrian. It will cost is $25 per person to attend. Seating is limited and reservations are required. […]
State Sen Theis announces summer reading contest for kids
Manchester’s State Sen. Lana Theis announced on Tuesday a new “Be a Senator for a Day” summer reading contest in coordination with local libraries. “The ‘Be a Senator for a Day’ summer reading contest is a great way to help keep students engaged in learning during summer break,” said Theis, R-Brighton. “I look forward to all […]
