Michigan cord-cutting accelerates, as cable TV subscriptions fall 15%
by Mike Wilkinson (Bridge Michigan) The number of cable-TV subscribers in Michigan fell for the third consecutive year in 2024 as viewers continued to look elsewhere for their news, sports and entertainment. The loss of nearly 190,000 subscribers represented a 15% decline, the largest percentage drop since a one-year uptick in subscribers in 2021 broke […]
Whitmer: Michigan schools should tell parents about poor curriculum, testing
by Lori Higgins, Chalkbeat Detroit (Bridge Michigan) Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s education budget proposal for the 2025-26 school year would require elementary schools to notify parents if they are using a high-quality curriculum to teach students. It’s one of the initiatives in her budget proposal, introduced Wednesday to the Michigan Legislature, that requires schools to be more […]
2020 election skeptic to head Michigan House election integrity committee
by Hayley Harding, Votebeat (Bridge Michigan) State Rep. Rachelle Smit, a former local clerk who believes the 2020 presidential election was stolen from President Donald Trump, will run the Michigan House’s committee on elections under the new GOP leadership. Smit, a Republican from Martin, was named the chair of the House’s Election Integrity Committee, as it […]
Senior Newsletter THE TRUMPETER — February 2025 menu update
submitted by Jacquelyn Steele, Manchester Area Senior Citizens Council The most recent menu for senior lunches (the last page of the February 2025 THE TRUMPETER) has been updated. Download it here: 02.10 FEB 2025 MENU p5
Growing interest in historic homes leads to class and possible reactivation of Manchester’s Historic District Commission
by Sara Swanson Manchester resident, realtor, and historic home enthusiast Jaimie Schmidt has recognized over the past few years a resurgence of what she likes to call “What’s old is cool again,” and with this interest in everything old has come a renewal of interest in old houses. Schmidt, who is on the board of […]
Superintendent Bezeau announces he is leaving the district in June
by Sara Swanson Manchester Community School families received a message Friday afternoon with a letter from superintendent Dr. Brad Bezeau letting them know that he will not be requesting an extension of his current contract with the district and that he will be leaving the district on June 30, 2025. He stated, “After much planning […]
Jared Throneberry honored with MSBOA Emeritus Status
submitted by Jenna Kezelian, Manchester Jr/Sr High School Music Director Every year the Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association (MSBOA) selects recently retired teachers to be honored with Emeritus Status from the organization. This year, former music director at Manchester Community Schools, Jared Throneberry, was among those honored with this prestigious award. Candidates must be […]
Manchester Senior Lunches switching to using in-county caterers
by Sara Swanson The Washtenaw County Office of Community and Economic Development (OCED) announced last week that it is in the process of moving all Home Delivered and Senior Café Meal programs to local caterers that provide meals made within Washtenaw County beginning this month. In Manchester, Senior Café Meals are facilitated by the Manchester […]
Manchester Community Health Fair to become a yearly event
submitted by Laura Wohlgemuth, Manchester District Library Event Coordinator The Manchester District Library would like to extend a big thank you to the Manchester community and all of our health fair participants for joining us at the Manchester Community Health Fair of 2025. On Saturday, January 25, the Village Room under the Manchester District Library turned […]
February Youth Reading Challenge offers prizes from the library
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library The Manchester District Library (MDL) is offering a Youth Reading Challenge during the entire month of February. Participants up to age 12 can complete a bingo-style challenge card that includes reading activities, attending library events, and more to earn prizes. Register and pick up a challenge card at […]
