Jocelyn Benson says she’s committed to increasing Michigan voter turnout
by Riley Beggin (Bridge) As a law professor, Jocelyn Benson literally wrote the book on best practices of Secretaries of State nationwide. Elected in November to that post in Michigan, Benson faces her first test Tuesday, when more than 500 jurisdictions affecting 17 percent of the state’s registered voters host elections to decide millages and other ballot […]
Unlicensed Michigan medical marijuana shops to stay open under court ruling
by Riley Beggin (Bridge) About 50 unlicensed medical marijuana dispensaries temporarily operating in Michigan will not have to close their doors any time soon, ending a months-long regulatory saga over the state’s transitional weed market. Dispensaries which applied for a license by February 2018 and haven’t yet received a decision on their licenses deserve an […]
Michigan has 1.6M college dropouts. Debt forgiveness may lure them back.
by Chastity Pratt (Bridge) Lakeshia King was like many adult college students when she started taking classes at Wayne State University in 2003. She picked up classes, then dropped them as she changed her major over and over again. She was taking only a couple classes at a time because she had a son and […]
Chelsea Senior Center working to bring Lyft & Uber to Manchester
Living in a community with limited or no public transportation can be a major issue for seniors who do not drive. Manchester does have the senior bus managed by the Manchester Area Senior Citizens Council, which for a fee drives seniors to appointments. But what if the MASCC bus is not an option because of […]
Senator Lana Theis Speaks in Freedom Township
submitted by Carol Westfall, PLPOA On Saturday April 27 at the Zion Lutheran Church in Freedom Township, a panel of experts, including State Senator Lana Theis (R-22), spoke to area residents, Freedom Township Supervisor Dale Weidmayer, and members of the Pleasant Lake Property Owners Association (PLPOA). Joining Senator Theis on the panel were Evan Pratt, […]
Photos: Uprighting a school bus & more from Math and Science Night!
Friday evening saw a healthy turnout at Klager Elementary School of children and parents eager to explore math and science through hands-on activities. The night started off with a the opportunity for kids to use pulleys to upright a tipped school bus in the Klager parking lot and despite the impressive wind, ended back outside […]
2019 Klager & Riverside Talent Show
After many weeks of auditions, practices and a dress rehearsal, talented students from Riverside Intermediate School and Klager Elementary School performed for a full audience Thursday night in the Riverside cafeteria. The talent show was coordinated by Nicole Drake and Darcy MacConnell. Performers included Audrina Lauer, Kate Blair, Kallie Duffing, Cora Kaufman, Josh Gregory, J.P. […]
DDA Beautification Award Winner: Over the Edge Pizza and Sports Bar and Ollie’s Pizza and Grinders
Last October the Downtown Development Authority (DDA) announced that it was creating a Downtown Beautification Award in order to recognize Village of Manchester businesses, nonprofits, and churches whose property reflects their community pride “through upgrades to the physical appearance of their storefronts, enhancing the atmosphere and aesthetics of the village.” The DDA recently announced they’ve […]
Rainy Easter egg hunt!
submitted by Austin Scott, Manchester Men’s Club On Saturday April 20th, the Manchester Men’s Club held its annual Easter Egg Hunt. The girls’ Middle School track team helped the Men’s Club get set up and hide all the eggs. We love getting these young Dutchmen involved in the community and you can really tell the […]
Road work this week
In addition to the ongoing Sharon Valley Bridge work, there will be intermittent lane closures on Struthers Rd between Grass Lake Rd and Jacob Rd this week because of forestry. Logan Rd will also have intermittent lane closures between the Manchester Township line and M-52.
