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City passes moratorium on golf carts

City passes moratorium on golf carts

by Sara Swanson In September of 2022 the City (at that time still a Village) legalized the driving of golf carts. A year later the…

Megan DeLeeuw awarded WCCD’s 2024 Distinguished Service Award

Megan DeLeeuw awarded WCCD’s 2024 Distinguished Service Award

by Sara Swanson A Manchester-area resident will be recognized this coming Thursday for her long-term commitment and dedication to advancing the Washtenaw County Conservation District’s…

Are you interested in serving on City Council?

Are you interested in serving on City Council?

by Marsha Chartrand At its January 6 meeting, City Council regretfully accepted the resignation of…

$5 radon test kits for sale at Sharon Township Hall this month

$5 radon test kits for sale at Sharon Township Hall this month

submitted by Washtenaw County Health Department  January is National Radon Action Month, and the Washtenaw…

MUMC raises $1,270 with Forgotten Christmas Sale for MASCC

MUMC raises $1,270 with Forgotten Christmas Sale for MASCC

submitted by Jody Sharrow, Manchester United Methodist Church Since 2017, Manchester United Methodist Church has…

UPDATE Boil water advisory lifted

UPDATE Boil water advisory lifted

Monday 1-13-25 UPDATE from the City of Manchester: The City of Manchester has received the…

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Study: Climate change means fewer freezing winter days in Michigan

Study: Climate change means fewer freezing winter days in Michigan

by Kelly House (Bridge Michigan) Tough as it may be to believe as a January chill grips the state, Michigan has…

1 in 4 older Michiganders lack enough friends. That’s a health concern

1 in 4 older Michiganders lack enough friends. That’s a health concern

by Robin Erb (Bridge Michigan) Many have outlived their spouses, siblings and best friends. For others, physical disabilities keep them tethered…

Michigan tax revenue up, but economic unknowns loom

Michigan tax revenue up, but economic unknowns loom

  by Lauren Gibbons (BridgeMichigan) Michigan is entering the new year with a projected budget surplus — but looming trade policy…

Amid outcry, solar farm owner says it no longer wants Michigan forest to expand

Amid outcry, solar farm owner says it no longer wants Michigan forest to expand

by Kelly House (BridgeMichigan) A proposal to lease 420 acres of state land near Gaylord for a solar energy development is…

Michigan House GOP leader on FOIA reform: ‘Don’t get your hopes up’

Michigan House GOP leader on FOIA reform: ‘Don’t get your hopes up’

by Jordyn Hermani (Bridge Michigan) LANSING — Michigan remains one of only two states that fully exempts the governor and lawmakers…

Sick with norovirus? Do all of Michigan a favor: Stay home

Sick with norovirus? Do all of Michigan a favor: Stay home

by Robin Erb (BridgeMichigan) Norovirus continues to threaten Michiganders in the new year — with case counts among the highest in…

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January 2025 Gardening Advice

January 2025 Gardening Advice

by Jennifer Fairfield, Garden Mill This year, I am resolving to spend more time in my…

August 2024 Gardening Advice

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June 2024 Gardening Advice

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