Supreme Court: Flint residents can seek damages from state in lead crisis
by Kelly House, Jonathan Oosting (Bridge) A class-action lawsuit targeting state officials for their role in the Flint water crisis can move forward, and residents may ultimately deserve monetary compensation for their alleged injuries, the Michigan Supreme Court ruled Wednesday. A majority of the six-justice panel (a seventh justice recused herself) agreed that the named […]
Michigan hospitals test if plasma from recovering patients can curb COVID-19
by Robin Erb (Bridge) Some Michigan patients mildly sick with COVID-19 may soon help determine whether plasma from recovered patients can curb the infection before it becomes life-threatening. “If you can neutralize the virus in your system early, before the damage to organs, that will give you the best chance of early recovery,” said Dr. […]
Highly anticipated River Raisin Distillery opens
It's been 61 months since Joe and Krista Jarvis purchased the old Koebbe Welding building on West Main Street. But who's counting? They have spent most of the past five years doing most of the work of cleaning, creating, and crafting that old, drafty, dusty building into their vision, then cleaning some more, and simultaneously […]
County wide 4-H project fills CRC's freezers
The Manchester Community Resource Center (CRC) was the recipient of some very special gifts last week, thanks to the efforts of an annual 4-H community service project. "During a normal year, some of our poultry kids raise chickens and/or turkeys as a community service project," explained Christie Warren, parent to two 4-H'ers, Rhea and Ethan, […]
Manchester hosts pop-up COVID-19 testing site
Sunday, Manchester played host to a 6-hour long pop-up COVID-19 testing site in the Riverside Intermediate School parking lot. Many residents took the opportunity to get the free test and although the wait was longer at the very start, most only waiting 5 or 10 minutes, if at all. According to the Washtenaw County Health […]
Watkins Lake State Park and County Preserve, a unique partnership
By Claire Pajka Michigan’s newest state park, Watkins Lake State Park and County Preserve (WLP), is comprised of Watkins Lake, open meadowland, and low wetland areas. Long a popular birding and wildlife observation area, Watkins Lake is designated by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (MDNR) as a waterfowl refuge. This serene park also holds […]
Yes, Virginia ... there will be ONE Ice Cream Social!
Submitted by Jane (Rose) Finkbeiner For many years, in Washtenaw County, starting the end of June and running through the first week of August, families have enjoyed scheduling time to attend each of the local churches' Ice Cream Socials. It has become an Ice Cream Social Circuit, of sorts, where folks come together to support […]
Primary Election set for August 4
Manchester area voters are reminded that the state primary election, which also selects candidates who will run for township offices in the November general election, will be held on Tuesday, August 4. Polls are open from 7 am to 8 pm and voting is held at your local township office (for those who live in […]
The battle of invasive plants, and two to watch out for
By Claire Pajka The Manchester area is currently involved in an intense invasive battle. But what, exactly, are invasive plants? An invasive plant is considered any plant that is non-native to the area and has potential to seriously disrupt or harm the balance of natural communities. According to the Jackson Lenawee Washtenaw Cooperative Invasive Species […]
Manchester canoe/kayak race organizers safely execute successful event
Last Sunday, July 19th, Manchester held its 54th Annual canoe/kayak race. It rained, hard, and was somewhat modified due to the pandemic, most obviously being held in July instead of May. Although it took planning and effort, the annual event was safely executed. One of the race organizers, Sybil Kolon stated, “We knew back in […]
