County distributing free masks in Manchester
As we prepare for colder weather and more indoor activities, masks will continue to be vital to limit the spread of COVID-19. To improve access across the County, the Washtenaw County Office of Community and Economic Development is working with 25 community partners to distribute 10,000 free masks to lower income residents in the coming […]
Lions Club Annual Cider Sale
submitted by Barry Allen, Manchester Lions Club The Manchester Lions will be holding its annual Cider Sales on Saturday, October 17th as has been done in the past. We inherited this fundraiser from the Kiwanis last year. Lion members and guests will be stationed on the corner of Main Street and M-52 from 9 am […]
Tree Mythology hike in the Leonard Preserve
Are you interested in learning more about tree mythology? Come for a peaceful hike in the Leonard Preserve on Sunday, October 18 at 2 pm and learn about the ancient significance, symbolism, and spirituality of specific trees as recognized by our native or indigenous peoples. The hike will be led by county parks naturalist, Elle […]
Freedom Compressor Station Safety Open House
Consumers Energy will be hosting a Freedom Compressor Station Safety Open House on Saturday, October 17th from 11 am-noon at the Compressor station parking lot, 12201 E. Pleasant Lake Rd., Gate 1, in Freedom Township. Consumers Energy employees will discuss safety measures and training and residents will have an opportunity to ask questions. RSVP by […]
Fire Prevention Week: Serve Up Fire Safety in the Kitchen!
submitted by Jeff Mann, Manchester Township Fire Department The Manchester Township Fire Department is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®) — the official sponsor of Fire Prevention Week for more than 90 years — to promote this year’s Fire Prevention Week campaign, “Serve Up Fire Safety in the Kitchen!” The campaign works […]
Stories of Wil: A darn straight day
Wil is a 13-year-old boy with Down syndrome. He is the little brother, by 20 months, to twin sisters, Katherine and Elizabeth. Wil’s mom, Christie, knew very little about Down syndrome when Wil was diagnosed shortly after his birth. It didn’t take long for Christie to realize how enriching life with Down syndrome is. Embracing […]
State of Michigan not releasing details of kids' coronavirus deaths
by Kristen Jordan Shamus, Detroit Free Press (Bridge) Michigan is among eight states nationally that have not released details about the number of children who've died from novel coronavirus since the pandemic began. The state Department of Health and Human Services told the Free Press on Tuesday that "fewer than five" children have died of COVID-19 or its complications […]
Wolverine Watchmen militia linked to Whitmer kidnap plot has Boogaloo ties
by Jonathan Oosting, Kelly House (Bridge) Michigan has deep ties to the militia movement, but experts say the Wolverine Watchmen group linked to plots to kidnap Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, target police, and storm the state Capitol appears to be part of the increasingly extreme Boogaloo movement preparing for civil war. Alleged Wolverine Watchmen ringleaders charged […]
Michigan benefited from COVID stimulus and jobless aid. Now what?
by Paula Gardner (Bridge) Michigan emerged from the early days of the pandemic in better economic shape than many thought possible: Personal income increased, state tax revenue followed and state officials even were able to pass a budget with funding increases. Economists credit federal stimulus money and enhanced unemployment benefits among the reasons. But now […]
‘Liberate Michigan’: Months of angry rhetoric precede Whitmer kidnap plot
by Kelly House, Paula Gardner, Riley Beggin (Bridge) Michigan was still early into its coronavirus lockdown when tensions publicly flared between Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and President Donald Trump as coronavirus raged through southeast Michigan and the state fought for enough medical equipment to handle it. “Your Governor, Gretchen ‘Half’ Whitmer is way in over her […]
