After Republican lawmakers killed Gretchen Whitmer’s environmental shakeup, what’s next?
by Jim Malewitz (Bridge) LANSING — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s executive order to restructure environmental regulation— fulfilling campaign promises to act on Michigan’s tainted water and climate change — lasted all of 10 days. The Republican-controlled Senate officially killed that plan Thursday following a series of party-line votes. But the Senate’s 22-16 vote (following an earlier rejection in […]
Attorney General Dana Nessel may review Michigan minimum wage, sick leave laws
by Lindsay VanHulle (Bridge) Michigan Democratic Attorney General Dana Nessel said Wednesday she will consider weighing in on the legality of Republican laws passed last year that gutted proposed ballot efforts intended to raise the state’s minimum wage and require employers to offer paid sick leave. The question, raised in a letter by state Sen. Stephanie […]
Lansing, we have a problem: Whitmer kills $2.5M rocket plan pushed by Snyder
by Mike Wilkinson (Bridge) Northern Michigan may yet join the space race. But Michigan taxpayers no longer are on the hook for a $2.5 million grant to develop a commercial launch site there, Bridge Magazine has learned. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer this week killed an under-the-radar effort to help develop a rocket-launching facility in Alpena, Gaylord […]
Annual Ice Skating Party a success
The Manchester Mens Club held their annual ice skating party in Wurster Park, Saturday afternoon. Austin Scott of the Mens Club stated, “The party went great. We had a good turnout and it was fun to see so many people enjoying the ice rink. There was a lot of hot chocolate drank and a lot […]
Farmers Market considers extending market year round & partnering with Veggie Mobile
submitted by Ruth VanBogelen, Manchester Farmers Market Committee Manchester hosts a Farmers Market on Thursdays May through Oct from 3:30-7 pm at ChiBro Park. The market has vendors selling local produce, meat (beef, chicken, Alaskan Salmon, pork), eggs, honey, syrup, baked goods and crafts. Last year the gross sales were just under $40,000 and we […]
DDA researching grocery store replacement
Submitted by Ray Berg, Downtown Development Authority At its January 30 meeting, the Manchester Downtown Development Authority (DDA) began a project to recruit a traditional, full-service, for-profit retail grocer to Manchester, to replace the Manchester Market which is closing. This project will consist of four aspects: Assemble actual Manchester retail spending data on groceries and […]
Gathering this week to celebrate 1969 MHS basketball team
submitted by Kathleen Graddy, 1969 varsity cheerleader It was a big year in basketball for the Manchester High School class of 1969 and their teammates. That was the year the MHS boys topped out their league by winning the Lenawee County Athletic Association championship. This Tuesday, February 12, students of that era will celebrate by […]
Presenters needed for 2019 Math & Science Night
Klager/Riverside Math and Science Night 2019 is scheduled for Friday, April 26th this year from 6 to 8 pm at Klager Elementary School located at 405 Ann Arbor St. The educational evening, organized with support from the PTO and Manchester Wellness Coalition, is looking for volunteer presenters to share their love of science and math with students and families. Each presenter […]
Manchester Community Schools working to increase communication with community
submitted by Nick Steinmetz, Superintendent, Manchester Community Schools It is hard to believe that it is already February! It is hard to believe that it is already February! Where has the 2018-2019 school year gone? When I was hired as the superintendent of MCS, I set a goal to increase the level of communication with […]
February 2019 Student of the Month, Avery Collins
The February 2019 Manchester Community Schools Foundation Student of the Month for Manchester High School is Avery Collins. Avery is the daughter of John and Erin Collins. She is a member of the Manchester High School National Honor Society, Spanish Club, and has been the Class of 2019 treasurer for the last three years. Avery has been active in […]
