Sara Swanson

HSHV offers FREE cat & dog adoptions with “Home for the Pawlidays”

submitted by Humane Society of Huron Valley Dozens of deserving dogs and cats at the Humane Society of Huron Valley (HSHV) hope to get a home this holiday. And HSHV is waiving the adoption fees for those who qualify. Alonzo, Bailey, Cassius, Cliff, Cody, Diamond, Julius, Junie, Linden, Magnolia, Norm, Panda, Ren, Vala, Wheatly and Willow: […]

 Sara Swanson

Public notice: Bridgewater

BRIDGEWATER TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING SYNOPSIS 2-Dec-21 The regular monthly meeting of the Bridgewater Township Board of Trustees was called to order by Clerk McQueer at 7:06 p.m. Four board members were present (quorum) with citizens in attendance. Board heard no citizen participation. Board approved the 4-Nov-21 meeting minutes as presented. Board approved the […]

 Sara Swanson

Michigan passes 25,000 COVID-19 deaths; hospitals are so full patients are dying at home

by Robin Erb and Mike Wilkinson (Bridge Michigan)  Michigan’s hospitals are so overwhelmed with COVID-19 patients now that others who are sick are now dying at home rather than seeking care in packed emergency rooms, University of Michigan doctors said Wednesday. They added their voices to warnings from Michigan’s healthcare systems that are experiencing the […]

 Sara Swanson

Michigan drivers to get insurance refunds of $400 per car from trust fund

by Jonathan Oosting (Bridge Michigan) An insurance agency trust fund will return about $3 billion in surplus fees to Michigan drivers by issuing refunds of $400 per vehicle next year. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, who in November urged refunds from the Michigan Catastrophic Claims Association, said Tuesday that drivers should expect to receive checks in the second quarter […]

 Sara Swanson

After Oxford shooting, Michigan Dems seek to bar high-capacity magazine sales

by Jonathan Oosting (Bridge Michigan) LANSING — Every second matters in a mass shooting and limiting high-capacity ammunition magazines could save lives by slowing shooters and forcing them to reload more often, Michigan Democrats argued Thursday as they proposed new regulations. Legislation set to be introduced in the state House and Senate would prohibit the […]

 Sara Swanson

Rising cost of water in Michigan leads to affordability problems

by Brett Walton, Circle of Blue (Bridge Michigan) The rising cost of water and sewer service in Michigan is consuming a larger share of household income, leading to mounting financial burdens for both families and communities, particularly those with high poverty rates, a new report finds. The growing affordability problem spreads beyond publicized examples in Detroit and […]

 Sara Swanson

Luminaria sales to begin Christmas week

submitted by Barry Allen, Manchester Lions Club Each year since the 1970s the community has turned into a village of lights as the residents of Manchester light their luminaria at sunset on Christmas Eve. The annual luminaria celebration will return this year with the Manchester Lions Club organizing the holiday tradition since taking over the […]

 Sara Swanson

MDL supports Manchester Community Resource Center with holiday pantry drive

submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Manchester District Library (MDL) invites the community to join them in supporting the Manchester Community Resource Center (CRC) during their annual holiday pantry drive. MDL will accept donations of food goods and other pantry items through January 15. All contributions are welcome; however, items of particular need are […]

 Sara Swanson

Christmas carol sing along

submitted by Kelly Blaine, Emanuel Church The Manchester community is invited to join the Christmas Carol Sing Along being hosted at Emanuel Church Wednesday, December 8 starting at 7:30 pm. Gather your friends and join us in the beautifully decorated sanctuary and feel the magic of the season come alive as we sing Christmas Carols.

 Sara Swanson

School winter holiday band concerts

Looking for some seasonal music to get you in the Christmas spirit? Everyone is invited to the two upcoming school winter concerts. Riverside Intermediate School’s fifth and sixth-grade bands and will be holding their winter concert this Thursday, December 9th at 7 pm in the High School Auditorium. The Manchester High School winter concert will […]