Elissa Slotkin: FBI targeting Democrats over 鈥榠llegal orders鈥 video
by Lauren Gibbons, Bridge Michigan聽 Michigan US Sen. Elissa Slotkin and other Democratic lawmakers involved in a controversial social media video are now the subject of a Federal Bureau of Investigation inquiry, they said Tuesday. Speaking at a fire hall in Inkster, Slotkin said the FBI Counterterrorism Division notified Congress of the potential probe Monday […]
In world of AI, Michigan State University Extension bets on human expertise
Editor note: This story was originally published by聽Bridge Michigan聽(bridgemi.com), a nonprofit and nonpartisan news organization. To get regular coverage from Bridge Michigan, sign up for a free Bridge Michigan newsletter聽here聽(https://bit.ly/BridgeMichiganNewsletter).鈥澛 by Kelly House, Bridge Michigan聽 As targeted online misinformation and AI hallucinations corrode society shared sense of reality, one of Michigan oldest public institutions is […]
Lack of after-school care sends 687K Michigan parents scrambling
Editor note: This story was originally published by聽Bridge Michigan聽(bridgemi.com), a nonprofit and nonpartisan news organization. To get regular coverage from Bridge Michigan, sign up for a free Bridge Michigan newsletter聽here聽(https://bit.ly/BridgeMichiganNewsletter).鈥澛 by Kim Kozlowski, Bridge Michigan Among the most stressful hours for scores of working parents are between 3 p.m. and 6 p.m., when school lets […]
Public notice: City of Manchester
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING REGULAR CITY ELECTIONS IN NOVEMBER OF EACH EVEN-YEAR COMMENCING WITH CITY ELECTION IN 2028 The Manchester City Council will conduct a public hearing at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, December 15, 2025, in the City Hall Council Chamber 912 City Road, Manchester, Michigan, to hear all those […]
Christmas in the Village parade moves to Saturday, Men Club holding parade food drive
by Sara Swanson This year the Christmas in the Village parade is moving from Friday evening to Saturday evening, closing off the event instead of kicking it off. It will remain a lighted evening parade! Everyone is invited to decorate their vehicle, lawnmower, animal, or bike with lights and join in. Just show up at […]
Guide to Christmas in the Village 2025
by Sara Swanson Whether or not we have snow on the ground for this year Christmas in the Village, it is bound to be a festive event! This year, Christmas in the Village is all on one day, Saturday, December 6, with the evening lighted parade capping off the event instead of kicking it off […]
Manchester Wellness Center memberships now free for some seniors!
by Sara Swanson The Manchester Wellness Center began 13 years ago in the unassuming brick building behind Riverside Intermediate School at 710 E Main, off the rear parking lot. It welcomes all ages and ability levels with the goal of making health and wellness accessible, friendly, and sustainable for everyone; from people who are just […]
Secretary of State mobile office coming to Manchester Senior Center
by Sara Swanson Do you have something you need to do in person at the Secretary of State but are having a hard time making it to Chelsea? A Secretary of State mobile office is coming to the Manchester Senior Center, located at 912 City Rd (rear parking lot), on Friday, December 19, from 11am […]
Friends of Watkins Lake State Park volunteer stewardship workday
submitted by Geoffrey Cripe, Friends of Watkins Lake State Park and County Preserve The Friends of Watkins Lake State Park (FoWL) are requesting helping hands to join them for a volunteer stewardship workday to be held at Watkins Lake State Park and County Preserve, Saturday, December 6, from 10am to 12:30pm. Volunteers will help to […]
November school board meeting update: propane buses, interactive gym, and STEM field trip to New Orleans
by Melissa Yekulis The monthly Manchester Community Schools board meeting took place the evening of Monday, November 17.聽All board members were present at the meeting. The meeting opened with a brief review of Robert Rules. A review of meeting minutes of the board operating procedures meeting, regular board of education meeting, capital improvement meeting, policy […]
