Preschool Story Time continues this winter
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Story Time at the Manchester District Library continues through the winter with special guest readers and fun projects. Recommended for preschool-age children with an accompanying adult. Stop by the library or visit the event calendar for information about this and other great programs for all ages at the MDL. Questions? […]
WCRC roadwork this week
Washtenaw County Road Commission will continue to work in Freedom Township this week doing forestry and working on drainage on Esch Road between Altenbrent Road and Bethel Church Road. This project has been extended through December 1.
Public notice: Manchester Township
MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP WASHTENAW COUNTY, MICHIGAN MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP CIVIL INFRACTIONS ORDINANCE NOTICE OF ADOPTION Ordinance No. 106 At a meeting of the Township Board of Manchester Township, Washtenaw County, Michigan, held at the Manchester Township Hall on November 14, 2023, at 7:00 p.m., the Township Board adopted Ordinance No. 106, which provides a definition for “municipal […]
Public Notice: City of Manchester
The City of Manchester is holding a Public Hearing on Proposed Ordinance #1, a language change to the Manchester Code of Ordinances, at it’s City Council meeting on December 4, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. The meeting takes place at 912 City Road, Manchester, MI 48158. CITY OF MANCHESTER WASHTENAW COUNTY, MICHIGAN ORDINANCE No. 1 LANGUAGE […]
AFSCME puts Michigan’s Council 25 in receivership, dismaying local officials
by Sarah Rahal, The Detroit News & Christine Ferretti (Bridge Michigan) Michigan’s largest government employee union has been placed in receivership by its international union amid an over 50 percent membership plunge in the past decade, what some local union officials are calling a “takeover” that is creating uncertainty and confusion. In documents obtained by The Detroit News […]
Judge: Donald Trump can appear on Michigan ballot despite ‘insurrection’ challenge
by Jonathan Oosting (Bridge Michigan) LANSING — Donald Trump can appear on Michigan’s 2024 presidential primary ballot and the state cannot stop him, a judge ruled Tuesday, rejecting a pair of lawsuits that had sought to bar the former president for “insurrection.” Michigan Court of Claims Judge Robert Redford offered Trump much of the relief […]
Michigan farms compete with imported turkeys during Thanksgiving
by Kelsey Lester, Capital News Service (Bridge Michigan) LANSING — When you reminisce about the Thanksgiving season, it’s easy to envision a belly stuffed with turkey, then leaning all the way back in your favorite recliner for a nap. The hard work of small-town turkey farmers around Michigan is likely to go unnoticed when many […]
Help Millie’s Coffeehouse keep veterans warm this winter
by Sara Swanson Millie’s Coffeehouse, located at 227 East Main St, is collecting winter-wear donations for veterans from now into December. They are collecting new (or gently used AND CLEAN) outerwear — coats, hats (preferably new), gloves, scarves, sweaters, sweatshirts, pants, socks, boots, shoes, and blankets (new only). Donations can be left in the box […]
Fill-a-Bag-for-$5 Book Sale
submitted by Brenda Bancroft, Book Sale Coordinator for the Friends of the Library The Friends of the Manchester District Library is hosting a large Used Book Sale on Saturday, November 18, from 10am to 2pm at the Village Room. The Village Room is located on the lower level and can be accessed from the rear […]
Stay safe on the road during deer mating season
submitted by Humane Society of Huron Valley As the temperature drops, deer affairs are heating up. November is a prime month for deer mating as well as deer hunting. As deer are on the move they can head out into the middle of the road. The Humane Society of Huron Valley (HSHV) wants to remind […]
