Manchester residents invited to Dementia Education lecture series in Saline
Editor’s note: Once again Dementia Friendly Saline has reached out specifically to invite Manchester residents to attend this lecture series one community over. submitted by Chelsea Harvey, Program Coordinator, Dementia Friendly Saline The good, but challenging, news is that many more people are living, and living longer with, Alzheimer’s disease, so the need for reliable […]
Adult Learners Institute announces its October 24 lineup
submitted by Joan Gaughan, Adult Learners Institute On October 3, people who have signed up for the second session of the class in Manchester History will be walking around the city to see buildings that are still being used, many of which have endured for well over a century. After this walk, you may never […]
Crochet & DIY Loom Workshop at the Library
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library On Friday, September 27, 2024, join Manchester District Library (MDL) staff for Crafting Connections: Crochet and DIY Loom Workshop at 3pm in the upstairs lounge. Get hands-on learning basic crochet techniques and how to create your own weaving loom. Perfect for beginners and crafting enthusiasts alike, participants will […]
Celebration of Life: Brian Michael Curley
Brian Michael Curley, born on December 5, 1959, in Jackson, Mich., to Edward and Betty (Fink) Curley, passed away at Trinity Hospital on July 18, 2024. Celebration of his life will be held on Sunday, September 22, 2024, from 1pm to 4pm at the Freedom Township Hall, 11508 E Pleasant Lake Rd, Manchester, MI 48158. […]
WCRC Roadwork in Manchester and Sharon Townships this week
From Washtenaw County Road Commission On Monday, September 16, 2024, the Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) will perform drainage work on Sharon Hollow Rd between Washburne Rd and Walker Rd in Sharon Township under daily lane restrictions. Motorists should expect delays in the area. The drainage work is expected to take approximately two weeks to […]
As marijuana stigma fades, 1 in 4 older Michiganders say they use pot
by Robin Erb & Janelle D. James (Bridge Michigan) Walled Lake —Whether it’s to “feel good,” fall asleep or curb pain, Michiganders who are 50 and older are turning to weed more often than the rest of America — smoking it, eating it, drinking it or applying it to their skin. That’s according to the newest survey by researchers […]
Census: Michigan household income drop among nation’s worst. Blame inflation
by Mike Wilkinson & Paula Gardner (Bridge Michigan) Inflation and higher costs for groceries and housing have erased household income gains in Michigan and nationwide since the pandemic, the latest data from the U.S. Census Bureau shows. Median household income in Michigan fell to $69,183 in 2023, down 3% from the inflation-adjusted income in 2019, […]
Fed up with geese, Michigan abandons relocation efforts. Next up: killing them
by Kelly House (Bridge Michigan) Michigan’s booming Canada goose population is both a conservation success and daily annoyance: They poop everywhere, drop feathers, chase pedestrians and occasionally cause E. coli outbreaks in popular lakes. Starting next year, some landowners will be able to respond with lethal force. On Thursday, Michigan regulators unveiled a new policy […]
4th Annual Windy Rock Fall Days coming up
submitted by Vince Ste. Marie, Windy Rock Farm & Nursery Fall is a wonderful time for family fun. At Windy Rock Farm, we enjoy the return of fall each year with a special event — Fall Days. This is our fourth year hosting this event, held the second weekend of September (13th–14th, 2024), 9am–5pm at […]
Spend an afternoon with ‘Rosie‘
from St. John’s Lutheran Church Come learn about the vital roles that everyday Americans played, both women and men, who were instrumental in maintaining the home front and providing essential support in the war effort during WWII. “Rosie” aka Claire Kitchen Dahl, a volunteer with the Yankee Air Museum, will give a presentation on Saturday, […]
