Public notice: Manchester Township
Manchester Township Library Board vacancy The Manchester Township Board is seeking one resident to fill a vacancy on the Manchester District Library Board. Meetings are held monthly or as needed; this is a volunteer position. No experience necessary. Please submit a resume and letter expressing your interest to Manchester Township Clerk Danell Proctor at mtwp_clerk@sbcglobal.net […]
Public notice: Freedom Township
Freedom Township Board 11508 Pleasant Lake Road, Manchester, MI 48158 SYNOPSIS OF MEETING MINUTES November 14, 2023, Regular Board Meeting Held in person at the Freedom Town Hall Meeting called to order at 8:00pm Members present: Lindemann, Bristle, Layher, Schaible; absent: Huehl; 21 public in attendance Board heard public comment, communications received, and treasurer, clerk, […]
Senior Newsletter THE TRUMPETER — December
The December 2023 edition of Manchester’s Newsletter for Seniors, THE TRUMPETER, is now available. Download it here: 12. 1-4 DEC 2023 Trumpeter.docx and the calendar at 12. pg 5 DEC 2023 Calendar
As rain patterns evolve in Michigan, farmers adjust to droughts and deluges
by Stephanie Rauhe, Capital News Service (Bridge Michigan) LANSING – Seasonal weather patterns are changing and farmers are facing new challenges as a result, including how to handle their water management and irrigation practices. Dennis Kellogg, a crop farmer in Ithaca, has felt the impacts of increased rain and longer droughts. “When we get some […]
The Flint effect: Feds propose eliminating U.S. lead pipes within 10 years
by Kelly House (Bridge Michigan) Nine years after the Flint water crisis exposed the hidden peril of lead in U.S. water systems, a new federal proposal would give utilities across the country 10 years to remove pipes containing the neurotoxic metal. Announcing the proposal Thursday, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Admistrator Michael S. Regan said it will help […]
Should Netflix, Hulu pay local governments to stream? Michigan House says no
by Lauren Gibbons (Bridge Michigan) As more Michigan residents switch from cable to streaming services like Hulu and Netflix, lawmakers are exploring whether those providers should have to pay the fees cable companies currently pay to local governments. A bill pending in the Michigan Legislature would let them off the hook, but some fear the […]
Michigan workforce quietly passes pre-pandemic levels, shows resilience
by Paula Gardner (Bridge Michigan) Quietly, Michigan has passed an important milestone in its long climb from pandemic job losses. There are now more people working in Michigan than there were in late 2019 — in the months before COVID-19 prompted waves of job losses and workers began to flee the labor force. In October, 61.8 percent […]
Emanuel Church plans for annual Live Nativity
Emanuel Church’s Live Nativity will mark its 48th year on Thursday and Friday, December 14 and 15. Members of the community are invited to join the congregation of Emanuel in observing this event from 7pm to 9pm in the courtyard between the church and the fellowship hall at 324 W Main St. On these evenings […]
Students of the Month, October 2023
submitted by Carla Zygner, MHS Student of the Month coordinator Students at Manchester Junior/Senior High School receive Student of the Month awards for promoting a good way of life; for working and getting along with people; for working up to their capacity; for inspiring respect for adults, peer groups, and people in authority; for promoting […]
Zion Lutheran Church presents Songs of Christmas concert
by Sara Swanson Zion Lutheran Church, located at 3050 S Fletcher Rd in Freedom Township, is holding a Songs of Christmas concert on Friday, December 15, at 6pm. This free concert is presented by Zion Lutheran Church’s and Shalom Life Church’s Music Ministries, featuring local musicians and church choirs. If you can’t make the Friday […]
