Photo: “Lunch on Us” at Emanuel Church
7-22-24 Correction: The “Lunch on Us” program runs through July 31 not July 30 as stated in the article originally. by Sara Swanson Emanuel United Church of Christ is providing free “Lunch on Us” on Wednesdays through July 31 from 11:30am to 1:30pm. They also have activities for kids and adults during these events. Dine […]
As Alzheimer’s grows, cities work to earn ‘dementia-friendly’ status
by Patricia Anstett (Bridge Michigan) Dementia advocate and caregiver Jim Mangi was surprised to see 50 to 60 people show up each week, even in a small city like Saline when he began his “It’s a Disease, Not a Disgrace” talks in 2019. His goal was to inform people about dementia, a disease including Alzheimer’s, […]
Michigan police agencies are cracking down on speeding in July
by Janelle D. James (Bridge Michigan) Lead-footed drivers beware: The Michigan State Police has partnered with local law enforcement agencies across the state in a month-long crackdown on speeding. Expect to see extra officers on the road throughout July to help cut down the number of speed-related crashes. Over 60 local law enforcement agencies are […]
Feds spend big on urban tree-planting in Michigan. Will residents get a say?
by Lester Graham, Michigan Public (Bridge Michigan) In a second round of money for urban forests, the U.S. Forest Service is visiting cities around the country to talk about more than one billion dollars has been awarded. Michigan is getting 33 million dollars of that. There’s concern, though, about whether the neighborhoods getting those trees […]
Butterfly fans want an official insect for Michigan. (It’s not the mosquito)
by Vladislava Sukhanovskaya, Capital News Service (Bridge Michigan) LANSING – Three butterflies are racing to become Michigan’s official state insect – and one of them is ahead, at least politically. The black swallowtail butterfly, a Michigan native, spends its whole life cycle in the state hibernating as pupa under leaves during winter and hatching in […]
Emanuel Church awarded grant for free lunch program!
submitted by Persis Sopariwala, Agent Charitable Fund Manager Emanuel United Church of Christ was recently awarded a $2,000 grant to fight food insecurity in the community by the Farm Bureau Insurance of Michigan Agent Charitable Fund (ACF). Grant funds will purchase food for a weekly summer lunch program for children in need. The Emanuel United […]
Library seeks to renew and to reduce its operating millage
by Sara Swanson Residents of the City of Manchester, Manchester Township, Bridgewater Township, and Freedom Township will be going to the poll on August 6 to vote on, among other things, the Manchester District Library’s millage proposal. This 10-year millage, which, if passed, will run through 2034, is to replace the last 10-year millage voted […]
School District and MUMC fail to come to agreement over parking lot
by Sara Swanson Last week the Manchester Community Schools sent an email out to school families announcing that as of July 1, the school no longer has an agreement to use Manchester United Methodist Church’s parking lot. The lot located between the church and the athletic complex is kitty-corner to Klager Elementary. In the email, […]
Get trained to help prevent suicide in Manchester
by Sara Swanson We reported last month that although decreasing from the previous year, Manchester still has the highest rate of suicide completion in Washtenaw County, and a higher rate than Michigan’s overall suicide rate. One organization actively working to decrease suicide in our area is Chelsea Hospital. They have organized two upcoming Mental Health […]
Bethel Church’s Ice Cream Social
submitted by Jacob Mann Bethel United Church of Christ warmly invites you to our annual Ice Cream Social on July 11, 2024, starting at 4:30pm. We are continuing our annual tradition of a buffet-style dinner with games and, of course — socialization! We are located at 10425 Bethel Church Rd in Manchester. Bethel’s cooks will […]
