Gretchen Whitmer remakes Michigan DEQ again, but leaves oversight panels intact
by Jim Malewitz (Bridge) LANSING — Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is trying again to reshuffle the state’s environmental department to move quicker to respond to water contamination and climate change. The Democrat on Wednesday issued an amended executive order to transform the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) into the Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE). […]
Michigan GOP asks high court to rule on sick leave, minimum wage changes
by Lindsay VanHulle (Bridge) State lawmakers from both parties say they’re confident they’re on the right side of a debate about whether it was legal to adopt and change two citizen-backed laws to raise Michigan’s minimum wage and require employer-sponsored paid sick leave last year. They can’t both be right. So the Legislature is moving forward […]
Michigan senator seeks to end ‘revolving door’ of lawmakers turned lobbyists
by Lindsay VanHulle (Bridge) A Republican state senator is again trying to prevent Michigan lawmakers from taking new jobs lobbying their former colleagues in the Legislature immediately after leaving office. Sen. Jim Runestad, R-White Lake, introduced a bill to prohibit former state legislators from working as registered lobbyists for two years after they leave office — three, […]
Adiska Family Dental community outreach for Dental Health Awareness Month
Dr. Heather Adiska and Adiska Family Dental are reaching out to the community during February, which is Dental Health Awareness month. Through a variety of presentations to different groups, they are working to educate all ages, but Dr. Heather Adiska especially hopes to get the message out that the earlier children start seeing the dentist, […]
Literacy on the go!
submitted by Nick Steinmetz, Superintendent, Manchester Community Schools The Manchester Community Schools have district bus routes that cover 50+ miles. I don’t know about you, but that can be a long car ride for me at times! Recently, MCS parent, Lori Preis, came to the district with an idea. What if we put book bins on […]
Think spring! Manchester residents consider garden club
submitted by Sybil Kolon You may not have a green thumb, but a little knowledge and support could help you get off to a great start in your yard this spring. A meeting has been set for Thursday, Feb. 28 from 1-3 pm, at the Kingsley-Jenter house, 302 E. Main, Manchester, to explore establishing a garden […]
MCS bond refinancing saves taxpayers $273,064
submitted by Nick Steinmetz, Superintendent, Manchester Community Schools In 2009, the Manchester voters passed a School Building and Sites Bond. At the time of its issuance, interest rates ranged from 4.00% – 5.00%. During the November 19, 2018 Board of Education meeting, the Board approved a motion for MCS Business Manager Kendra Leib and myself, […]
St. Mary Catholic Church Lenten Fish Fries start soon!
submitted by Betty Cummings, St. Mary Catholic Church St. Mary Catholic Church’s famous Lenten fish fries served over 4,000 last year and they are back again this year. Enjoy a delicious fish dinner each Friday in Lent (with the exception of Good Friday) from March 8 through April 12 from 4:30 to 7 p.m. at […]
Art Kettle presents Fantastic Botanicals
The Art Kettle, Manchester’s art space located at 121 West Main Street, will be hosting a new show, Fantastic Botanicals opening Saturday, March 2. The artist reception will take place on Sunday, March 3. The exhibit will be open on Saturdays and Sundays throughout March, from 1 to 4 pm. From the Art Kettle’s description […]
Managing your credit score presentation
submitted by Tamara Denby, Manchester District Library Did you know credit scores affect more than your ability to get a loan for that dream car, boat, or house you want to buy? It also affects insurance rates, security deposits for utilities, and even your ability to get a job or professional licensing. Worse yet, while […]
