Manchester Underground presenting Annie Palmer, Kari Holmes, and Shannon Lee
In celebration of Women’s History Month, Manchester Underground presents a panel of amazing singer songwriters on March 21st to share the stage on the lower level of the Shoppes of Alber Mill, located at 201 East Main Street. Annie Palmer, Kari Holmes, and Shannon Lee will take turns performing songs and discussing the importance, history […]
American 1 contributed over $1 Million to its communities in 2019
submitted by American 1 Credit Union American 1 has been putting community first through sponsorships, donations, major gifts, and volunteer efforts since they were founded in 1950. “We want to create a lasting impact in the communities we serve,” said Martha Fuerstenau, President/CEO of American 1. “American 1 and our Board of Directors are passionate […]
State warns of scammers posing as health officials in Washtenaw
from Washtenaw County Sheriff Office Telephone scammers are posing as human services officials and attempting to steal personal information from unsuspecting Michigan residents, warns Attorney General Dana Nessel, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) Director Robert Gordon and the Michigan State Police. Officials have received multiple complaints from residents who have been contacted […]
Public Notice: Bridgewater, Freedom, Manchester and Sharon Townships
NOTICE OF ELECTION FOR THE PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, MARCH 10, 2020 BRIDGEWATER, FREEDOM, MANCHESTER, AND SHARON TOWNSHIP, MICHIGAN TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF BRIDGEWATER, FREEDOM, MANCHESTER, AND SHARON TOWNSHIPS: Notice is hereby given that a Primary election will be held in Bridgewater, Freedom, Manchester, and Sharon Townships on Tuesday, March […]
Michigan ballots loaded with tax requests in primary GOP voters may skip
by Jonathan Oosting (Bridge) The Breen Township ballot is stuffed. When voters in Michigan’s tiny Upper Peninsula town of less than 500 residents cast ballots in the March 10 presidential primary, they’ll also help decide the fate of nine separate tax proposals asking them to approve or renew local and county millages. The township near […]
Frustrated by teacher shortages, Michigan educators offer their solutions
by Ron French (Bridge) Paid internships, recruiting bonuses and reduced emphasis on standardized tests are among the recommendations of Michigan teachers to address the state’s growing teacher shortage. The proposals, included in a report released Monday by the state’s two largest teacher unions and a consortium of urban school districts, are a response to teacher shortages […]
Democrats’ hard push for electric vehicles would upend Michigan economy
By Jonathan Oosting LANSING — Democratic presidential candidates are pushing climate change plans that would require all new cars to be fully electric in the next decade or two, goals that could upend Michigan automakers and reshape the workforce of the state’s largest industry. But experts say the proposals may be unrealistic given political realities, […]
SRSLY Manchester students meet with Senators Stabenow and Peters
submitted by Scott Somerville, SRSLY Manchester parent Manchester eighth-grade students Miranda Austin, Emma Paxton and Meghan Somerville recently attended the Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America (CADCA) National Leadership Forum from February 3-6 in Washington DC. CADCA’s National Leadership Forum is a 4-day conference with multiple youth-oriented opportunities to learn the latest strategies to fight substance […]
US Rep. Tim Walberg holds Freedom Township coffee hour
Manchester’s US Representative Tim Walberg held a coffee hour Monday morning at Freedom Township Hall. It is his third Manchester coffee hour in a row held in Freedom Township. The coffee hour was announced Sunday morning on his website and by robo-calls and postcards before that to a number of constituents. One attendee, Kevin from […]
Manchester Schools to start before Labor Day next year
Manchester Community Schools (MCS) announced last week that the 2020-2021 school year will be starting before Labor Day. School districts have the ability to apply for a waiver from a 2006 pro-tourism state law restricting the ability of schools to start before Labor Day. This year, Washtenaw Intermediate School District applied for and received the […]
