Public notice: Manchester Township
NOTICE OF ELECTION FOR THE STATE PRIMARY ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 6, 2024 MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP: Notice is hereby given that a State Primary Election will be held in Manchester Township on Tuesday, August 6, 2024. The polls will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 […]
Public notice: Bridgewater Township
BRIDGEWATER TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING SYNOPSIS 6-Jun-24 The regular monthly meeting of the Bridgewater Township Board of Trustees was called to order by Supervisor Fromhart at 7:01 p.m. Five board members were present (quorum) with 1 citizen in attendance. No citizen participation. The board approved the 2-May-24 regular and the 4-April-24 special meeting minutes […]
Senior Newsletter THE TRUMPETER — July 2024
The July 2024 edition of Manchester’s Newsletter for Seniors, THE TRUMPETER, is now available. Download it here: Trumpeter July 2024
What farmers want from Michigan’s next U.S. senator
by Lauren Gibbons (Bridge Michigan) A big shift is coming for Michigan’s farming industry at the federal level as U.S. Sen. Debbie Stabenow, the longtime chair of the Senate’s agriculture committee, prepares to retire. As she winds down her final term and campaigns ramp up in a competitive race for her soon-to-be open seat, farmers and […]
In Michigan, cases of whooping cough hint at post-pandemic comeback
by Robin Erb (Bridge Michigan) Michigan health officials are noting an increase in cases of pertussis, or whooping cough, in several counties — an increase that may tick back cases to pre-pandemic levels. As of June 15, 113 cases had been detected statewide — three more than the 110 cases seen for all of last […]
Rite Aid sends mixed messages as Michigan braces for more closures
by Paula Gardner (Bridge Michigan) Communities across Michigan are bracing for the impact of a wave of Rite Aid closings — which may affect all 185 stores in the state — as one of the largest pharmacies in the U.S. cuts costs in a fight for survival. The drugstore chain this week disclosed 12 Michigan stores slated to close as […]
Opening on the school board, applicants needed
submitted by Dr. Brad Bezeau, superintendent, Manchester Community Schools At the June 12, 2024, Manchester Community Schools Regular Board of Education Meeting, the Board accepted the resignation of MCS Board Secretary Jeff White. As of this date the Manchester Community Schools has one board of education vacancy which must, by law, be filled within 30 […]
Harley Neigebauer honored with Peacemaker Award
by Sara Swanson Last spring Manchester Community Schools, along with the help of resident Joan Gaughan, who envisioned the award, and Barry Allen, representing Manchester’s Masonic Lodge who funds it, established a new annual award for students. It was originally envisioned as an award to be presented to a graduating senior who has shown leadership […]
Manchester Fairy Festival at the Farmers Market this week!
Editors note: This article was updated the evening of 6-17-24 with a change of location due to forecasted high temperatures. As a hot weather plan for this week, market vendors and fairy festivities will set up in the basement of Manchester United Methodist Church. submitted by Sam Tank, Manchester Farmers Market Come join us at the […]
