Deaths exceed births in Michigan. Blame COVID, but long-term trends are grim
Mike Wilkinson (Michigan Health Watch, Bridge Michigan) Deaths now exceed births in Michigan. That’s bad news for the economy, and a problem that has been years in the making. The COVID-19 pandemic super-charged a demographic nightmare that’s been brewing for years. In 2019, deaths exceeded births in 55 of 83 counties, and demographers warned that was a […]
Michigan’s $7 million ‘tampon tax’ is officially over
by Zahra Ahmad (Bridge Michigan) LANSING — As of Thursday, Michigan women and their families no longer have to pay the state’s so-called “tampon tax” on feminine hygiene products. In November, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed legislation exempting menstrual products from the state’s 6 percent sales and use tax. The repeal officially took effect this week. […]
Duck and goose populations booming in Michigan. Other birds? Not so much.
by Zahra Ahmad (Bridge Michigan) Michigan’s duck and geese populations are soaring as receding water levels created the perfect wetland breeding conditions last year, even as most bird species struggle. Waterfowl are breeding in record numbers: a recent state study found duck populations are up 191 percent and Canada goose populations are up 21 percent […]
MCS begins faucet & drinking fountain replacement; sets up blood testing clinic
Last Thursday Manchester Community Schools superintendent announced their next step in addressing the water testing results received in early January that showed elevated levels of lead in some of the drinking water. The school district in working with Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy’s (EGLE ) Drinking Water and Environmental Health Division, has […]
Allyson Hanes promoted to Banking Center Manager
Submitted by Old National Bank Old National Bank is pleased to announce the recent promotion of Allyson Hanes to Banking Center Manager. Allyson is responsible for the Manchester retail team. She has been with the bank for 11 years, starting as a part-time teller. She graduated with honors from Jackson College with a degree in […]
Bridgewater & Sharon Township residents asked to take tree survey
The Washtenaw County Conservation District (WCCD) is asking Bridgewater and Sharon Township residents to take survey about trees! WCCD is piloting a project which aims to identify how trees could best serve the residents of each pilot municipality, which includes Ypsilanti Township, or the City of Ypsilanti in addition to Sharon and Bridgewater. Informed by community […]
Washtenaw County’s Conservation District’s annual Spring Tree & Shrub Sale
submitted by Washtenaw County Conservation District Winter is the perfect time to start planning for how to make improvements to your property. Whether you are looking to reforest an area, naturalize the landscaping, create a wind barrier, protect the soil and reduce runoff, establish wildlife habitat, shade your property, or plant an orchard, the […]
February events for all ages at MDL
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Manchester District Library (MDL) will offer a variety of events and activities for all ages during February: MDL Board of Trustees Meeting Thursday, February 3 | 7 pm | Village Council Chambers The Manchester District Library Board of Trustees is an all-volunteer governing body made up of two […]
February events at the Clinton Township Library
In addition to using the Manchester District Library, Manchester and Bridgewater Township residents can get a library card for free to check out materials from the Clinton Township Library. Additionally, Manchester and Bridgewater residents are welcome to attend all library events at the Clinton Township Library. The Clinton Township Library is located at 100 Brown […]
January 2022 Senior Student of the Month: Logan Reppert
submitted by Manchester Jr./Sr. High School Our January 2022 Manchester Community Schools Foundation Student of the Month for Manchester High School is Logan Reppert. Logan is the son of Craig and Lisa Reppert. He has been a member of DECA for his senior year as well as the Chester Chat News Team. Logan has been […]
