2026 Manchester Community Fair queen & runners-up, champions, & more
by Sara Swanson With the end of the evening, Saturday, August 22, came the close of the 81st Manchester Community Fair. Manchester Community Fair president Angie Fuller thanked the fair board for everything, stating, “Without all of them, this fair would not be possible. Everyone has jobs they do and everyone is a very important […]
CHS holding free flu-shot clinic in Manchester
by Sara Swanson University Community Health Services (CHS) of Michigan Medicine will be returning to Manchester to hold a free flu-shot clinic on Wednesday, September 16, from noon to 3:30pm. In past years they’ve held it at Emanuel Church, but this year it will be at the Manchester Senior Center, 912 City Rd (lower level). […]
Obituary: Mary Sue Moore
Mary Sue Moore (née Curry), age 91, of Manchester, Michigan, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on September 1, 2026. Mary Sue was born on July 23, 1935, in Detroit, Michigan, to Melbourne and Jesse Dorothy (née Baker) Curry. She grew up a very happy tomboy and attended Edison Elementary and Redford […]
Your MDL library card can take you places!
submitted by Laura Wohlgemuth, Manchester District Library event coordinator Looking for a fun family day trip without spending a lot of money? Your Manchester District Library card may be just the ticket! Through the Michigan Activity Pass, also known as MAP, library cardholders can enjoy special offers at hundreds of attractions across Michigan. Depending on […]
4-Corners Protectors gathering this Friday
submitted by Margaret Shaw, gathering organizer Join the 4-Corners Protectors gathering for one hour this Friday, September 4, 5pm to 6pm, if you are able. Stand in non-violent solidarity making sure our community knows that we are not OK with the fascism and blatant corruption. Speak out and make sure our votes count and that […]
As family farms decline, more Michigan farmers trying to preserve their land
by Vivian La, Interlochen Public Radio, Bridge Michigan John Boyer grew up on his family 131 acres of rolling fields of corn, oats and wheat in East Jordan. The farm changed ownership outside the family several times over the decades before being rebought by Boyer, who said he felt an obligation to repurchase and farm […]
Citizenship voting proposal blocked from Michigan ballot. Backers vow fight
by Hayley Harding, Votebeat, Bridge Michigan This article was originally published by Votebeat, a nonprofit news organization covering local election administration and voting access. Sign up for Votebeat Michigan free newsletter here. The Michigan Board of State Canvassers has denied ballot access to a state constitutional amendment that would require Michigan voters to prove they are U.S. citizens. A […]
Dana Nessel report defends failed Flint water case. Others unready to forgive
by Kelly House, Bridge Michigan Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel released a report Tuesday that defends her office handling of the Flint water crisis prosecution, blames its failure on the state Supreme Court and otherwise offers few new revelations. Speaking to reporters, Nessel said her team took the correct approach when it used a one-person grand […]
As crisis looms for Michigan rural townships, bills to help sit idle in Lansing
by Ron French, Bridge Michigan A wave of problems facing Michigan rural townships is barely causing a ripple in Lansing. Townships are struggling to find people to serve in the elected and appointed positions and facing increased financial strain from population and business declines. Two bills aimed at easing those struggles are gaining no traction […]
With fewer people drinking these days, Michigan wineries turn to goats
by Mike Kent, The Northern Michigan Journalism Collaborative, Bridge Michigan TRAVERSE CITY — Michigan wineries are fighting back against a worldwide decline in wine consumption by leaning into tourism, special events, creative activities — and goats. South of Suttons Bay, on a rolling field at Black Star Farms Winery, the bleating of goats fills the […]
