Notice to Creditors: Estate of Ray E. Wurster
To All Creditors: The Settlor, Ray E. Wurster, born on August 23, 1946, lived at Sharon Hollow, died on September 15, 2020. There is no Personal Representative of the Settlor's estate to whom Letter of Administration have been issued. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against Ray E. Wurster personally, will forever […]
Michigan restaurants must track customers under new COVID rules
By Jonathan Oosting, Mike Wilkinson, Paula Gardner (Bridge) LANSING — With coronavirus cases surging and colder weather beginning to curb outdoor options, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services on Thursday announced aggressive new rules to try to slow the spread of the virus at indoor social gatherings. Calling it a “very dangerous time” […]
Michigan retailers worry COVID spike will keep customers away. Again.
By Paula Gardner (Bridge) Bright-red cardinals herald the holiday season at Sass in downtown Adrian, where a new line of pottery, tableware and wall art soon will fill displays in the gift shop. Owner Diane Rauser said she invested in the boxes of inventory because cardinals were her mother’s favorite bird, and they “brighten my […]
Appeals court sides with gun advocates in ban on firearms at Michigan polls
By Riley Beggin, Jonathan Oosting (Bridge) Michigan still can’t ban guns at polling places on Election Day, the state Court of Appeals effectively ruled Thursday. The court denied an appeal from Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson and Attorney General Dana Nessel asking them to reconsider a Court of Claims ruling in favor of a guns rights group […]
Michigan revamps K-12 schools website to make comparisons easier
By Mike Wilkinson (Bridge) Michigan parents and educators wanting to learn more about the state’s K-12 schools, from test scores to enrollment trends, have a revamped online data tool. Michigan’s Center for Educational Performance and Information has updated its web portal for the first time since 2011. The site allows for easier comparison of schools — both […]
Michigan hospitals turn to $15 minimum wage to fill job openings
By Paula Gardner, Robin Erb (Bridge) Thousands of Michigan’s lowest-paid hospital workers received pay increases this month when two of the state’s largest hospital systems set a new $15 per hour minimum wage, a nod to increased competition for entry-level workers as the state faces a resurgence in COVID-19 and hospitalizations. The move “is a […]
COVID outbreaks slowing at Michigan K-12 schools, dropping at colleges
By Ron French (Bridge) Coronavirus outbreaks in Michigan K-12 schools continue to rise, but at a slower rate, according to a state report released October 25. On college campuses, active outbreaks dropped this past week, with only the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor recording a significant rise in cases, according to the Michigan Department […]
Downtown merchants open late for holiday shoppers, starting Nov. 5
Things are different in retail this year. But as the holidays approach, Manchester's downtown merchants are eager to encourage residents (and those from other towns as well!) to shop locally this Christmas season. For three Thursdays in November (November 5, 12, and 19) and three more Thursdays in December (December 3, 10, and 17), downtown […]
Ruth VanBogelen selected as 5 Healthy Towns Foundation's Champion of Wellness Lifetime Achievement Award winner
This spring, 5 Healthy Towns Foundation asked for nominations of individuals from all five towns from which one Champion of Wellness Lifetime Achievement Award winner would be selected. Ruth VanBogelen from Manchester was nominated along with Dawn Cuddie from Grass Lake, Joe DeBoe from Grass Lake, Annie Lavergne from Grass Lake, Dr. Gary Manard from […]
Broadband Task Force offers update on achieving broadband equity by 2022
submitted by Broadband Task Force At the Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners Working Session meeting last evening, the Broadband Task Force provided an update on their work to bridge the digital divide in our rural townships. Chair of the Task Force and Sharon Township resident Barb Fuller stated the following in her opening remarks, “You […]
