Public notice: Manchester Township
MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Manchester Township Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing at the Manchester Township Hall Board Room, located at 275 S Macomb St, Manchester, MI 48158, on May 30, 2024, at 6:30pm. The purpose of this hearing is to receive public comment […]
Would tax break for MI data centers bring economic boon, or climate doom?
by Kelly House (Bridge Michigan) A proposed tax break for massive data centers is gaining steam in the Michigan Legislature, but some lawmakers and environmentalists fear courting the energy-intensive industry could undermine the state’s climate goals. At issue are House bills 4905-4906 and Senate bills 237-238, twin packages that would expand sales- and use-tax exemptions for data center […]
There’s a proven way to help kick opioids. Not enough in Michigan use it
by Robin Erb (Bridge Michign) INKSTER — Ten brown metal folding chairs sat empty; a package of bottled water and a stack of Allison Herrst’s opioid recovery brochures remained untouched. It was a Thursday afternoon, and the fourth consecutive time nobody showed up for a meeting to start a new chapter of Medication-Assisted Recovery Anonymous, or MARA […]
Marijuana edibles, vape pens in Michigan schools prompt calls for reform
by Isabel Lohman (Bridge Michigan) Six years after Michigan voters chose to legalize recreational marijuana, some education leaders are calling on the state to do more to combat use in schools. There’s been an “alarming” rise in student consumption of pot edibles and use of vape pens, Detroit Superintendent Nikolai Vitti wrote last week in […]
Organizers getting ready for 58th Annual Manchester Canoe and Kayak Race!
submitted by 58th Annual Canoe Race Planning Team The 58th Annual Manchester Canoe and Kayak Race is almost here! The 2024 race date is Sunday, May 19. If you did not sign up online, please know that you can still sign up the morning of the race beginning at 11am near the start line (Fellows’ […]
Deconstructing the Past — The end of an old farmhouse
by Sybil Kolon This house now has a beginning and an end. What happened within its walls and in the farmyard and fields that surrounded it during that time has been the subject of the Deconstructing the Past project. Since walls cannot talk, we relied on memories, local history, pictures, documents, and conjecture to bring […]
MAYS Opening Day 2024 (photos)
submitted by MAYS Board Manchester Area Youth Sports (MAYS) enjoyed a beautiful morning for their Opening Day Ceremonies on Saturday, April 27. Player introductions were made by Lisa Mesko, who also coordinated the event. MAYS has over 150 participants this spring, ranging from T-ballers to 14u (ages 13 & 14) baseball and softball teams. A […]
Track Recap — Leslie Dual and Manchester Metrics
submitted by Michael Coltre, Manchester Flying Dutchmen Track and Field program coach It was another great week for the Manchester Track and Field program. The Dutch Track team picked up 2 upset wins Tuesday at home against Leslie as they defended their home track! The girls defeated Leslie 77–60, and the guys won 74–63. Both […]
Rabid bat found in Washtenaw County
from Washtenaw County Health Department The Washtenaw County Health Department (WCHD) has identified the first rabid bat in the county since 2022. The Health Department reminds community members to report all bat exposures and animal bites using our secure online form before letting the animal go at https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/7022259/animalbite. “We were enjoying a longer stretch with […]
Understanding Michigan’s new Power of Attorney law
by Laurie D. Brewis Many people are already somewhat familiar with the concept of assigning someone with Power of Attorney (POA) on their behalf. In general, assigning someone a Power of Attorney (POA) authorizes that person to act on behalf of an individual who is no longer able to act on their own behalf due […]
