Lots of rain, few fireworks at latest protest of Michigan’s stay-at-home rules
LANSING — Renea Knight stood behind cardboard prison bars on a sidewalk in front of the Michigan Capitol on Thursday to protest what she called the “tyranny” of Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s stay-at-home order. Knute Hill formed a counterprotest on the Capitol lawn, offering a lonely voice of support for Whitmer from inside a circular safe […]
Coronavirus is isolating children. How to help them thrive.
by Brie Zeltner (Bridge) In the Sterling Heights condominium complex where Mary Johnson lives with her 9-year-old son and husband, kids began playing together outdoors as soon as the weather improved. The sounds of shouting and giggling drift in through Johnson’s windows, a siren call to play that is nearly impossible for a child to […]
Gretchen Whitmer, GOP square off in court over Michigan emergency powers
by Riley Beggin (Bridge) Is Gretchen Whitmer using her just authority as governor to protect Michigan amid a once-in-a-century crisis or setting a dangerous precedent by illegally ignoring the Legislature? That was the question before Court of Claims Judge Cynthia Stephens on Friday morning in a showdown between Whitmer and the GOP-led Legislature that could determine […]
Inflammatory syndrome tied to coronavirus sickens two dozen Michigan kids
by Kristen Jordan Shamus, Detroit Free Press (for Bridge) At first, they might not seem that sick. A child might have a fever and a rash that lasts a few days, or cracked lips, red, irritated eyes and a bright red tongue. There might be swollen lymph nodes or stomach pain, gastrointestinal symptoms like diarrhea […]
Signs of the times
Over the past several weeks, many yard signs have popped up around the community, along with messages chalked on the sidewalks throughout the village. The messages of hope, support, and community have helped to buoy emotions during what has been a difficult nine weeks of isolation for many.
Alternate line for burn permits
Manchester Township Fire Department is still able to issue burn permits despite the service outages at the Township offices and fire hall. The regular number, 734.428.9439, is out of service at this time due to the accident that occurred Sunday afternoon, and no date has yet been scheduled for resumption of service. At this time, […]
Some summer events canceled; others still wait-and-see
Ahhhh, summertime in Manchester. Warm (hot!) days. Sunshine. People strolling the streets of the village. Events galore! Well, maybe. Not only in Manchester, but around Washtenaw County and across the state, summer events are being cancelled, postponed, or at least reconsidered. Last week it was announced that the Ann Arbor Art Fair, the Lenawee County […]
Single vehicle crash demolishes township office wall
Around 4:00 pm on Sunday afternoon, a delivery vehicle traveling northbound on Macomb Street near Territorial, failed to negotiate the slight curve and left the roadway, crashing into the Manchester Township Hall at 275 S. Macomb and destroying the southwest wall and corner of the building. According to Fire Chief Bill Scully, it is unclear […]
Real estate market begins to rebound in Manchester
As the market for real estate re-started statewide on May 7, local realtors and agents started hearing their phones ringing again for the first time in seven weeks. "People have been waiting all spring to list their houses, and they are chomping at the bit," said Pat Fielder, of Keller-Williams Realty in Ann Arbor. "The […]
Drive-by free tractor show set for Saturday, May 16
"I was just feeling down in the dumps as a bunch of tractor shows I was planning to attend this spring and summer were cancelled," explains John Schiel of how he got the idea of starting a "drive-by" show to entertain his neighbors and other interested community members. On a snowy April day, John parked […]
