Holiday Wall Art Make-and-Take
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Make a customized piece of wall art with either a Thanksgiving or Christmas holiday theme at the Manchester District Library (MDL) on Tuesday, November 7, at 6pm. Materials, including a selection of neutral, non-holiday options, will be provided in the upstairs lounge on the mezzanine level. All ages […]
Chef Keegan baking series continues
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library The Manchester District Library (MDL) will host Chef Keegan of Lakehouse Bakery for the next installment in his new series on Thursday, November 9. At 6pm in the Village Room, join Keegan to learn the science behind versatile ingredients in this fun, educational series — Baking: The Sweet […]
Grace Helmke earns President’s Scholarship at Baldwin Wallace University
submitted by Baldwin Wallace University Grace Helmke of Manchester (48158) was among over 700 first-year students welcomed to the Baldwin Wallace University campus this fall who collectively earned more than $13.1 million in merit scholarships. Helmke, a graduate of Manchester High School majoring in chemistry, earned a $21,000 President’s Scholarship based on outstanding academic achievements […]
Public notice: Manchester Community Schools
Manchester Community Schools Roof 14 Replacement Request for Proposal PROPOSALS: Vendors are invited to submit sealed bids for replacement of a designated area of roofing for the Manchester Community School District located at 710 E. Main St, Manchester, MI 48158. Bids must be clearly marked “Roof 14 Replacement Bid” and addressed to the attention […]
Michigan lawmakers propose financial disclosures. Some fear they fall short
by Lauren Gibbons & Jonathan Oosting (Bridge Michigan) Bills introduced in the state Senate Tuesday would make Michigan the second-to-last state to require public financial disclosures from most elected officials and candidates, but would allow filers to leave out specifics that transparency experts say are crucial to identifying possible conflicts of interest. Senate Bills 613 through […]
Wine apprenticeships? Michigan’s worker shortage makes businesses get creative
by Ron French (Bridge Michigan) FENTON — For years now, Fenton Winery & Brewery co-owner Ginny Sherrow hasn’t found enough workers for the Genesee County tap room and banquet facility. She’s raised server salaries, with some earning as much as $24 an hour, offered health insurance and even a matching 401(k) program, but remains short […]
Michigan Dems vote to repeal ‘rape insurance’ law requiring abortion rider
by Lauren Gibbons (Bridge Michigan) Michigan Senate Democrats continued chipping away at state abortion restrictions Thursday, voting to repeal a law requiring an extra insurance rider for coverage of the procedure. Senate Bill 593, sponsored by Sen. Erika Geiss, D-Taylor, is part of an overall package aimed at repealing rules approved when Republicans led the […]
2023 General Election: Voters Guide for the Manchester Area
by Sara Swanson On Tuesday, November 7, Manchester-area residents will be able to vote in the General Election at their usual polling place, their township hall, from 7am to 8pm. If you aren’t currently registered to vote, you can register in person up through election day with proof of residency. All Manchester area voters in […]
Digital Dislocators place first in final event of the season
submitted by Andy Galicki The Digital Dislocators traveled to Zeeland East High School on Saturday to compete in their final event of the year at the West Michigan Robotics Invitational with 31 other FIRST Robotics teams from around the state. WMRI is one of many off-season events that are held each year, where teams are […]
Tractor Tire Drive scheduled at Freedom Township Hall
submitted by Washtenaw County Conservation District The Washtenaw County Conservation District and Washtenaw County Materials Management Division are happy to announce they are holding their third annual Tractor Tire Drive on December 9 from 9am to 1pm at Freedom Township Hall, located at 11508 E Pleasant Lake Rd. Since its inception, the drive has collected […]
