Whitmer orders Michigan stores to refuse entry to those not wearing masks
by Ron French, Paula Gardner (Bridge) Gov. Gretchen Whitmer ordered Michigan businesses to refuse entry to customers not wearing face masks, in an executive order issued Friday. The order, which goes into effect immediately for indivuals and Monday for businesses, also requires Michigan residents to wear face masks outdoors if they cannot maintain six feet of distance […]
Federal judge dismisses GOP case against Michigan redistricting commission
By Riley Beggin A federal judge Monday dismissed a lawsuit by Michigan Republican groups seeking to block a new state redistricting commission. The ruling is the latest legal setback for Republicans, who earlier this year failed to win an injunction that would prevent the formation of the commission, which they contend is unconstitutional. The July 6 […]
Fireworks company finds ways to prosper, despite COVID-19 slowing its season
It's been an unusual season for Aaron Enzer at ACE Pyrotechnics of Bridgewater Township. Instead of July being the busiest month of the year for his fireworks display business, it's been rather quiet, primarily due to cancellations caused by COVID-19.. "We have probably done about a third the number of shows as we normally do […]
Missing the Chicken Broil? Make your own!
Mmmmm. The Third Thursday in July. The whole town smells of smoke and charcoal-broiled chicken in the steamy afternoon heat. Almost no one can wait until 4 pm when the serving line opens. The line begins forming shortly after 3 pm as neighbors start to gather and chat, with wagons to cart their white boxes […]
Acorn Farmers’ Market & Café to launch crowdfunding campaign July 13
Submitted By Acorn Farmers’ Market & Café Board of Directors Acorn Farmers’ Market & Café needs your help! The Public Spaces, Community Places Program through the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) is offering a grant to Acorn for $50,000, if a match of $50,000 can be raised through a 60-day crowdfunding campaign on the Patronicity […]
Gone (safely!) fishing in the River Raisin
by Claire Pajka The River Raisin is a popular place for water recreation like canoeing and fishing, and though many fish like rock bass and smallmouth bass can be caught and enjoyed, you should take care when consuming fish from the Raisin. In 1987, the Southeast portion of the River Raisin was designated by the […]
Manchester Township summer tax bills
submitted by Laurie Carey, Manchester Township Treasurer It is that time again –– tax bills are printed and in the mail! Due to recent concerns related to postal delays I want to alert the community to be on the lookout for the bright blue 2020 Summer tax bills that went out this week. Tax bills […]
Fairy tour and virtual fairy festival coming this week
Participants in this year's "Fairy Tour & Virtual Festival" can create a fairy door and/or garden displayed in your front yard to create a Manchester Fairy Tour for the entire community. Once you’ve created your fairy display, submit your address to farmersmarket48158@gmail.com. A list will be created for the community to go on a Fairy Tour […]
The Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners declares racism a public health crisis
submitted by Washtenaw County As a part of its on-going equity efforts, the Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners has passed a resolution declaring that Racism is a Public Health Crisis. The resolution was proposed at the Board's July 1 virtual meeting, which ran much later than normal due to the Board’s once-a-month summer schedule. The […]
WCRC: Road work this week
This intermittent lane closures for drainage improvements on Ely Rd between US-12 and Sharon Hollow Roads in Manchester Townships which were supposed to be completed July 7th, have been expanded through July 10th. This is the only county road work scheduled for the Manchester area this week.
