Michigan residents say they oppose uncertified teachers leading classrooms
by Alexandra Schmidt (Bridge) In an era where education policy can be divisive, Michigan residents overwhelmingly agree on one thing: They want trained, certified teachers leading school classrooms. A large majority say they are skeptical that long-term substitute teachers who currently are in charge of thousands of Michigan classrooms can provide a quality education for […]
The answer to swelling jails? Stop jailing so many folks, Michigan report says
by Riley Beggin (Bridge) LANSING – A coalition charged with shrinking Michigan’s county jail populations is recommending the state reduce license suspensions, shorten probation terms, cut fines for civil infractions and stop requiring inmates to pay for their own incarceration, among other things. The recommendations, unveiled Tuesday, are based on an unprecedented analysis of local jail […]
Michigan’s ‘green ooze’ may be ‘tip of iceberg’ of state’s toxic sites
by Jonathan Oosting (Bridge) LANSING – The discovery of toxic PFAS chemicals at a contaminated site in Madison Heights could triple the cost of an already expensive cleanup effort, a state official told lawmakers Wednesday. And taxpayers could get stuck with the bill to clean up the green ooze site, since it’s unclear if its […]
Five things to know as Michigan lawmakers kick-start state budget process
by Jonathan Oosting (Bridge) LANSING — Michigan Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and the Republican-led Legislature wrapped up a bitter nine-month budget fight in December, with a deal that restored more than half of her $1 billion in line-item vetoes but included no new money to fix the state’s roads. A month later, they’re getting ready […]
Manchester Agriscience and FFA grow into new barn
With more student interest and community support, the Manchester Junior/Senior High School Botany and Zoology classes along with the FFA program, is growing stronger and ready to move into a new storage barn to improve their programs. Randy Smith, agriscience teacher at Manchester High School, is excited about the upcoming project, which is made possible […]
Manchester Diner–New faces in familiar places
Manchester folks really like their breakfasts. And now there's a new place in town to try--the Manchester Diner at 108 Adrian Street. You'll find many new faces at the Diner, but there are also some things that have not changed: They still serve great meals at breakfast and lunch times. They still have prompt and friendly […]
Guiding Good Choices parent workshops
Parents, are you interested in creating a deeper bond with your youth? Do you want to raise strong, resilient children and help empower the youth in your life? The Manchester United Methodist Church and SRSLY Manchester are partnering to offer free Guiding Good Choices Parent Workshops on five Wednesday evenings, starting February 5. The two-hour […]
WCRC introduces Chat with the Road Commission
The Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) announced, Chat with the Road Commission, a new opportunity for the public to engage with WCRC leadership. It is an informal drop-in period from 11:45 am – 12:45 pm on the first and third Tuesdays of the month before their regular board meetings. Road commission leadership will be available during […]
January 2020 Student of the Month, Lee Blumenauer
The Manchester Community School Foundation's January 2020 Student of the Month for Manchester High School is Lee Blumenauer. Lee is the son of Dan and Denise Blumenauer. Lee is the Secretary of the Class of 2020, a Link Crew Mentor and a member of the MHS Future Farmers of America. He is an active member of […]
WISD’s High Point Program Begins 2020 in Ypsilanti Community Middle School @ Willow Run
On Tuesday, January 7, 2020, students in the Washtenaw Intermediate School District’s High Point program will begin the second half of their school year on the east side of the county at Ypsilanti Community Middle School @ Willow Run (YCMS @ WR) located at 235 Spencer Lane, Ypsilanti. Due to passage of the WISD’s […]
