Court sides with Michigan regulators in poop dispute with big farms
by Kelly House (Bridge Michigan) The Michigan Supreme Court this week sided with regulators in a lawsuit over manure pollution that could have had broad implications on the state’s ability to take measures to protect the environment. In a 5-2 decision on Wednesday, the court ruled that the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and […]
Pump prices could drop in Michigan after EPA lifts summer-gasoline mandate
by Janelle D. James (Bridge Michigan) Drivers in Michigan and three other Midwestern states could see some relief at the gas pump in the coming days. The EPA has temporarily waived its requirement that retailers sell a cleaner-burning grade of gasoline during the summer months. The emergency fuel waivers apply to Michigan, Illinois, Indiana and […]
Freedom Township residents concerned about possibility of a biogas plant
by Sara Swanson Freedom Township had more than 100 residents attend the July 9 board meeting after one resident mailed out a postcard to their neighbors raising concern over a proposed Vanguard Renewables biogas plant near Lima Center Road. See Mirror article: Horning Farms using latest technology to be good neighbors What is biogas? “Biogas” […]
3 candidates on the ballot for 4 school board seats
by Sara Swanson With the filing deadline passed, we now have a clear idea what the November school board race will look like and a new question emerges: What happens when only 3 candidates file for 4 open seats? The four seats that are up for election are currently held by president Brandon Woods; treasurer […]
5HF pledges $10,000 toward MASCC’s senior center
submitted by 5 Healthy Towns Foundation On Monday, July 22, Manchester Wellness Coalition (MWC) and 5 Healthy Towns Foundation (5HF) granted $10,000 to Manchester Area Senior Citizens Council (MASCC) to help support the Manchester seniors’ efforts to build a permanent home for MASCC. The funds were allocated from MWC’s budget provided by 5 Healthy Towns […]
St. Mary Catholic Church: A new face in town
submitted by St Mary Parish In the spring of this year, Bishop Boyea of the Catholic Diocese of Lansing made a change in our Village community — especially to the people of St. Mary Church, but also to the broader community as we all share in one another’s blessings. Father Bosco, whom many Manchester-ites had […]
MHS Track and Field Program holds track camp for kids
submitted by Michael Coltre, Manchester Flying Dutchmen Track and Field program coach Manchester High School Track and Field Program held a track camp last month. It was a 3-day camp that introduced kids to the sport. Events covered included pole vault, long jump, high jump, hurdles, relays, disc, shot put, sprints, and mid-distance. After a […]
St. Mary’s Parish Annual Rummage Sale
submitted by Ray Berg It’s time again for St. Mary’s Catholic Church annual rummage sale! The sale will take place north of downtown in the St. Mary’s Parish Center Building on Madison Street and Clinton Street. The rummage sale will run on Thursday, August 8, and Friday, August 9, from 9am to 6pm, and Saturday, […]
Gazebo Concert this week: Reaction Shell
by Sara Swanson The free Thursday Gazebo Concert Series continues this week. Bring chairs or a blanket to sit on and come listen to Reaction Shell perform Irish and American music in Wurster Park this Thursday, August 1, from 7pm to 8pm. If you’ve watched live music at Conor O’ Neils in Ann Arbor, you […]
Friends of the Library August Book Donation Day coming up
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Come donate your gently used books to the Friends of the Library Book Sale on Saturday, August 10, between 10am and noon, in the City Room; proceeds benefit the Manchester District Library. Popular fiction and nonfiction books for all ages in good condition are welcome. Parking is available […]
