Michigan fish fight: Bills would squeeze commercial fishers, help anglers
by Jim Malewitz (Bridge) LANSING — Whose fish are they, anyway? Michigan House lawmakers last week advanced legislation to tighten regulations on Great Lakes commercial fishers, escalating a fight between the long-declining industry and sportfishing groups. In a series of 7-2 votes on Tuesday, the House Committee on Natural Resources and Outdoor Recreation approved House Bills […]
Michigan judge suspends Gov. Whitmer’s ban on flavored e-cigarettes
by Robin Erb (Bridge) Michigan’s ban on flavored vaping products may be headed to the state Supreme Court, after a judge on Tuesday granted a preliminary injunction to vape store owners. In approving the suspension Tuesday, Michigan Court of Claims Judge Cynthia Diane Stephens said the owner of an Upper Peninsula vape shop and a West […]
Here’s what Gretchen Whitmer’s new PFAS water rules mean for Michigan
by Jim Malewitz (Bridge) Michigan has taken a major step toward regulating dangerous PFAS chemicals in drinking water supplies. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer last week formally proposed limits on seven types of PFAS that would apply to about 2,700 public water systems around Michigan. The announcement came seven months after she directed her Department of Environment, […]
2019 Guide to Manchester Halloween activities
Michigan’s greatest small-town Halloween is getting bigger! This year, in addition to the annual events on October 31st, Manchester is offering up Halloween-y fun on the Saturday before! Saturday, October 26 9 am to 1 pm – the Lions Club will be selling apple cider on the street at the corner of M52 and Main […]
Lillian Diuble recognized with international award
We reported in June that Manchester’s Lillian Diuble was recognized as Michigan’s Leo of the Year. Adding to her honors, she has recently gone on to be named International Leo of the Year. Leo stands for Leadership, Experience and Opportunity. Leos are the youth branch of the Lions Club. Lilly’s mother, Angela Diuble, herself a […]
Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners considers dissolving road commission
The Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners (BOC) is currently reviewing the governance structure of the Washtenaw County Road Commission. For the past 100 years, the Washtenaw County Road Commission has been governed by three road commissioners, appointed by the BOC to serve 6-year terms. The road commissioners oversee approximately 130 staff members who are […]
Defense dominates in Homecoming win for Manchester
Editor’s Note: This week’s Flying Dutchmen Varsity Football Coverage sponsor is the Manchester Men’s Club. The scoreboard didn’t explain how lopsided of a contest it was, but the Dutch defense shone again. Manchester defeated the Hanover-Horton comets 42-17, on homecoming night in Manchester Friday, and allowed just a field goal until the fourth quarter. Yellow […]
October 2019 Student of the Month, Mary Bradshaw
Manchester Community Schools Foundation’s October 2019 Student of the Month is Mary Bradshaw, the daughter of Randy and Lori Bradshaw. Mary is a member and the secretary of the Manchester High School National Honor Society, Student Council, and Key Club. She is the Treasurer of the Manchester Thespian Society (formerly the MHS Drama Club). Mary is a […]
Manchester CROP Walk 2019 close to meeting goals!
On Sunday, October 6th, Manchester held its annual CROP Walk, just as it has every year since 1995. CROP Walk was founded in 1969, making this the 50th year. In honor of this milestone, Manchester organizers set two goals, to have 50 walkers participate and to raise $5,000. They had 52 walkers and are close […]
Nature walk at Nan Weston Nature Preserve at Sharon Hollow
Join the River Raisin Watershed Council for a nature walk in the Nan Weston Nature Preserve at Sharon Hollow on November 2nd from 10 to 11:30 am. Organizers stated, “Visit a special part of the watershed to walk the boardwalks/dirt trails through wetlands, forests, and to the river. We will explore the plants and animals […]
