Michigan colleges ‘nervous’ about COVID as students return, ready to party
by Paula Gardner (Bridge) Students returning to Michigan’s college campuses might come ready to party, but the pandemic will make it harder this year. State agencies and local officials are working with bar, restaurant, and store owners in college towns to line up strategies to limit crowds and encourage safety precautions. While the initiative started […]
Obituary: Edward James Weinhardt
Edward James Weinhardt, 55, passed away Wednesday, August 12, 2020 at the Mayo Clinic Hospital in Jacksonville, Florida after a sudden severe illness. He was born on June 5, 1965, in Ann Arbor, Michigan to Peter Joe and Nancy (Alexander) Whittaker. Jim never had any children of his own. He graduated from Saline High […]
New owners, new life for Manchester Market building
Since February 2019, the former Manchester Market building has sat empty and alone on West Main Street. Speculation about the possibility of a new grocery store coming to town has arisen periodically; but hopes have been dashed numerous times. After 18 months, on August 4, the uncertainty ended. A roll-off dumpster suddenly appeared. Vehicles were […]
Obituary: Patricia Smith
Patricia Ann Smith, age 85 of Clinton, died Tuesday, August 11, 2020 at St Joseph Mercy Chelsea Hospital. She was born March 13, 1935 in Detroit, the daughter of the late Dewey Lee and Hazel (Wilson) Bowns. On April 6, 1957 she married Hurst Smith, Jr and he preceded her in death on January 7, […]
Donating hair to help kids: Like mother, like daughter
It feels good to do something for others during these difficult times. A Bridgewater Township mother and daughter found a way to help children with hair loss, by donating their own hair to the cause. Mother-daughter duo Sara and Eden Weidmayer both recently donated their hair to Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan. "We chose […]
Watkins Lake State Park & County Preserve now a Network to Freedom site
submitted by Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation The Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation Commission (WCPARC) is pleased to announce that Watkins Lake State Park & County Preserve has been accepted as a site in the Network to Freedom program through the National Park Service (NPS) for its connection to the Underground Railroad. It is the first […]
Manchester and the Underground Railroad: The near-capture of John Felix White on Watkins Farm
by Carol E. Mull, excerpts from the Network To Freedom program application, reprinted with her permission and the permission of Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation who originally published it on their website The Watkins Farm, located [between Manchester and Brooklyn], Michigan, was the property of early settler Royal Watkins (1788-1876), who was involved in the […]
From Acorn Farmers' Market & Café: More than just local produce
This letter is written to the community on behalf of the Acorn Farmers Market & Café, by Meghan Berry, the Acorn Market Manager. It is part of a series of articles submitted by the Acorn Board of Directors, to promote the Patronicity drive supporting the new market in Manchester. As of Monday morning, the drive […]
Sharon Township board discusses online tax payments, election results
by Claire Pajka The brief Sharon Township Board meeting was held on Thursday August 6, with six members of the public, and four members of the board in attendance. Clerk Kimberley Potocki was absent. After the June 23 meeting minutes were approved, Peter Psarouthakis gave the Supervisor’s Report, and stated that the only incident on […]
Stories of Wil: Define embarrassed
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 […]
