Michigan dam safety program underfunded, understaffed, slow to enforce
by Kelly House (Bridge) Michigan’s dam safety program suffers from a “culture of minimal enforcement” and lacks the time, staff and budget to properly do its job. That’s the conclusion of an independent review team tasked with scrutinizing Michigan’s dam safety program in the wake of the May 19 Edenville and Sanford dam failures that […]
Photos: Car parade honors Manchester Community Schools
Saturday afternoon community members participated in a car parade starting in Emanuel Church's parking lot and ending at the Manchester United Methodist Church parking lot. The event, which was publicized on social media last Wednesday, was to show support for Manchester Community Schools students, teachers, and staff. Fire trucks, a MCS truck and many classic […]
Letter to the Editor: Broadband in Manchester Township – What’s Going On?
September 23, 2020 To the Editor: The issue of poor internet connectivity in our rural communities is one that those of us in Manchester Township are all too aware of. Among other things, Covid has exposed the disparities that exist with digital connectivity. What we’ve known for years is now glaringly evident to everyone — […]
Letter to the Editor: Selecting candidates
September 21, 2020 Dear Editor, Why are you voting for candidate x over y? What do you like about one candidate over the other? What are your values for voting for any candidate? One service organization, Rotary, values these four: truthfulness, fairness for all, build goodwill and better friendships, beneficial for all. How does your […]
Public notice: Village of Manchester
VILLAGE OF MANCHESTER ZONING AMENDMENT NO. 305 Adoption Notice CHANGES TO ZONING DISTRICT MAP An amendment to The Village of Manchester Zoning Codebook and Map, changing district designations on certain parcels. THE VILLAGE OF MANCHESTER ORDAINS THAT: Section 1. Purpose The official zoning map included in Village of Manchester Village Zoning Codebook and Map, which […]
Whitmer: Michigan movie theaters can open and K-5 students must wear masks
by Riley Beggin (Bridge) Movie theaters, performance and event venues, arcades, bowling alleys and more will be allowed to reopen on Oct. 9 after months of being closed, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced Friday afternoon. In a separate order issued Friday afternoon, the governor also announced all students in K-12 schools must wear a face […]
MSU, U-M, Wayne State presidents: Don’t expect in-person classes until fall 2021
by Ron French (Bridge) College classes likely will remain virtually all online for another year at the University of Michigan, Michigan State University and Wayne State University, the presidents of the three colleges said Thursday. While those predictions are not set in stone, MSU President Samuel Stanley, Wayne President Roy Wilson, and U-M president Mark […]
After Breonna Taylor decision, protests still outpace legislation in Michigan
by Ted Roelofs (Bridge) As protests in Michigan and across much of the country intensified this week after a grand jury did not indict police in the death of Breonna Taylor, police reform measures in Michigan remain stalled in the Legislature. A frustrated Detroit activist said he’s just about lost hope that Michigan politicians will […]
New video highlights Chelsea-Manchester shuttle service
St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea recently released a short video highlighting the new WAVE shuttle service they are sponsoring between Manchester and Chelsea, and between Stockbridge and Chelsea. The 4-minute video is available to watch here: https://youtu.be/zZIbVvgotd8. The shuttle, which is free to ride for all ages, runs between Manchester and Chelsea multiple times per day […]
MHS Volleyball: Not just a game
submitted by Wendy Gebhardt The Lady Dutch 2020 Volleyball season has been a roller coaster of changes and unknowns due the COVID-19 pandemic. All summer practices could only be held outdoors, in the sun and wind, while the team had to “invent” a new way to practice in the grass with spray painted courts. Manchester high school […]
