Sara Swanson

Michigan’s embattled unemployment agency gets third director in 11 months

By Jonathan Oosting (Bridge Michigan) Gov. Gretchen Whitmer last Monday appointed a new director for Michigan's embattled unemployment insurance agency, replacing an interim leader who Republican legislators had urged the first-term Democrat to remove. It's the second new job in less than a month for Julia Dale, the new UIA director. Whitmer had on Sept. […]

 Sara Swanson

WAVE shuttle bus service expanded to 5 days per week & door-to-door!

On August 3, 2020, Western-Washtenaw Area Value Express (WAVE) launched a free shuttle bus service on Tuesdays and Thursdays between Manchester and Chelsea, sponsored by St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea. This month they expanded the free shuttle bus service to five days a week and door-to-door service! Effective October 1, 2021, WAVE is now operating a […]

 Sara Swanson

Obituary: Michael Vernon Nickerson

Michael Vernon Nickerson, age 72, passed away at his home in Manchester on October 31, 2021. He was born September 17, 1949 to William V. and Catherine H.( Lustila) Nickerson in Newberry, MI. He married Terry Gail Hough on May 24, 1969 at Emanuel United Church of Christ in Manchester. Mike was a member of […]

 Sara Swanson

Obituary: Rev. William G. Hainstock

The Rev. William G. Hainstock, age 80, of Saline, MI passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 28, 2021. He was born in Ann Arbor, MI, the son of Ernest L. and Phyllis M. (Bush) Hainstock. On September 5, 1964 William married Ruth E. Schiel, and she survives. Other survivors include their daughters Robin (Alan) West, […]

 Sara Swanson

October 2021 Senior Student of the Month: Anna Cocco

submitted by Manchester Jr./Sr. High School Our October 2021 Manchester Community Schools Foundation Student of the Month for Manchester High School is Anna Cocco. Anna is the daughter of Nancy and Peter Cocco. She has been a member of the High School National Honor Society for two years, this year being its co-president. Anna has […]

 Sara Swanson

First annual Witches Night Out a success! (photos)

"First Annual"? That is correct! Sue LaRocque of River Raisin Mercantile confirmed that Saturday evening's Witches Night Out was so successful it is becoming an annual event. Saturday's event included spooky treats, shopping, drinking, dining, games, raffles, and in-store specials. Linda Stevens of Village Hair Forum stated, "I think it was a great night of […]

 Sara Swanson

Naturalist beaver hike at Sharon Mills Park for seniors

Many Native American peoples refer to the beaver as the “sacred center” of the land because of the rich habitat they create for so many other animals. Seniors aged 55 and up are invited to join naturalists Elle Bogle and Shawn Severance for a morning hike in Sharon Mills County Park to look for beaver […]

 Sara Swanson

Free lawn, garden and agricultural soil testing

Have you ever wanted to find out what your soil needs in order to grow a better lawn, flowers, vegetables, trees or field crops? Do you need fertilizer? Do you need lime? If you have asked yourself these questions, then a soil test is the thing to do and the Washtenaw County Conservation District is […]

 Sara Swanson

Public notice: Bridgewater Township

BRIDGEWATER TOWNSHIP WASHTENAW COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS During their regular October meeting, the Bridgewater Township Board of Trustees adopted Ordinances No. 67-5 and 67-6, by authority of the Michigan Zoning Enabling Act (Public Act 110 of 2006, MCL 125.3101 et. seq., as amended), to amend articles 2.0 (Zoning Districts), 3.0 […]

 Sara Swanson

FDA okays all COVID vaccine boosters and mix-and-match strategy

By Robin Erb (Bridge Michigan) Nearly every vaccinated Michigan adult will likely be able to get a booster as soon as this week after a decision Wednesday by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration cleared the use of boosters for Moderna and Johnson & Johnson COVID vaccines. The FDA also authorized medical providers to mix-and-match […]