Michigan aims to remedy ‘egregious injustice,’ as tribes shut out of opioid funds
by Ron French (Bridge Michigan) The south side of the Saginaw Chippewa Behavioral Health Center in Mount Pleasant is a 24-bed residential treatment center, one of only two operated by the dozen federally recognized tribes based in Michigan. There, in the modern, one-story brick building, tribal members who need intensive support for their substance use […]
Michigan bottlers still get free water, despite governor’s tough talk
by Anna Clark, ProPublica (Bridge Michigan) When Gretchen Whitmer campaigned for Michigan governor in 2018, she took aim at Michigan’s bottled water industry — and the state policy that gave it unfettered access to free water. Nestle was extracting hundreds of millions of gallons of groundwater a year, which it bottled and sold under the […]
Michigan House OKs new penalties for drivers who hit bicyclists, runners
by Jordyn Hermani & Lauren Gibbons (Bridge Michigan) LANSING — Michigan lawmakers on Tuesday took steps to impose more stringent penalties on drivers who injure runners, bicyclists and other road users, arguing an extra level of accountability is necessary. A pair of bills passed out of the Michigan House Tuesday with bipartisan support are part of […]
Manchester High School Class of 2024 graduates
by Sara Swanson On Sunday, June 2, at 2pm, Manchester Jr/Sr High School (MHS) held its graduation ceremony at the athletic complex. Principal Wendy Bridges gave the welcome address. The National Anthem was performed by the MHS band, which was conducted by graduating senior and drum major Jack Coluccy, and the MHS choir, which was […]
MHS seniors receive 2024 Scholar Athlete Award
submitted by Erin Collins, Manchester Jr/Sr High School athletic secretary Every year the Cascades Conference sponsors a Senior Scholar Athlete Awards Banquet honoring athletes who have had exemplary high school careers. The criteria for qualification to receive this award include: 3.5 GPA (unweighted), two sports for at least three years, two varsity sports for senior […]
St. Mary’s to dedicate a new main altar
submitted by Bill Kwolek From 1912 until 1972 the Catholic Mass at St. Mary’s Church in Manchester was said in Latin with the priest facing the altar and tabernacle against the sanctuary wall. When the Vatican authorized the Mass to be celebrated in native languages, it also approved priests to face the congregation when offering […]
June 2024 Gardening Advice
submitted by Jennifer Fairfield, Garden Mill Well, you have to hand it to Michigan weather — if nothing else, it is definitely interesting! The late-summer-like temperatures we had leading up to the holiday weekend made it seem like we were past all the chilly stuff. And then came the holiday itself. You know — the […]
MHS senior recognized in multiple ways
submitted by Anderson Family Manchester Jr/Sr High School graduating senior Hunter Anderson received the Top Ten Academic Students Award from Manchester High School as well as the Cascades Conference Scholar-Athlete Award. The Cascades Conference gives this award to senior athletes who meet the following requirements: a) 3.4 GPA, b) participating in two sports for three […]
Seal coat roadwork starting up in Manchester area
from Washtenaw County Road Commission The Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) is announcing plans to invest $1.5 million to protect approximately 30 lane miles of pavement throughout Washtenaw County during the 2024 construction season with seal coat operations. The 2024 countywide seal coat program is funded through the current four-year countywide Roads and Non-Motorized Millage […]
Public notice: City of Manchester
CITY OF MANCHESTER WASHTENAW COUNTY, MICHIGAN ORDINANCE No. 5 ESTABLISHMENT OF PENALTY AND LATE FEES ON PROPERTY & ADMINISTRATIVE FEE ON PROPERTY TAXES AN ORDINANCE TO ESTABLISH PENALTY AND LATE FEES ON PROPERTY TAXES & ADMINISTRATIVE FEE ON PROPERTY TAXES THE CITY OF MANCHESTER, WASHTENAW COUNTY, MICHIGAN, HEREBY ORDAINS: Section 1. Amendment to Manchester Code of Ordinances […]
