Efforts continue to bring Paul Whelan home
Since the release of Trevor Reed from Russia in a prisoner exchange on April 27, anticipation has been crushed again for the family of Paul Whelan, who has not yet been released from prison in Mordovia. But there is still optimism as efforts and activism continue on his behalf. “What a week it was in […]
REVIEW: ‘Mrs. Kelly’s Journey Home’ charms and delights
by Kenny Frost The stage set is minimalistic and familiar; on the left, a comfortable-looking chair and side table, suitable for perhaps knitting or reading, and on the right, a small dining table. Both are accompanied by a teapot and, importantly, a tea cup with a saucer. In the middle of the stage is a […]
Come join us for two different events this weekend at Acorn Farmers’ Market & Café!
submitted by Manchester Farmers Market This Saturday, May 21, at 10:30am, Clever Creations by Amy is back for a second amazing clay class — a Mini Mushroom House! We’ll be adding our own flair to a premade miniature mushroom house (4 inches tall) and adding glow-in-the-dark windows, flowers, doors, and more. All materials will be […]
Chamber Spotlight: Red Barn Realty
Red Barn Realty LLC — Merrill Guerra, Broker/Owner Fun Facts: The name for Red Barn Realty comes from the red barn that we had when we lived on five acres in Ypsilanti Township. While we lived there we had two cows, a Highland (the big brown, shaggy ones) and a Dexter, two llamas, and tons […]
WCSO — April 2022 report of police services in the village
During the month of April there were 209 calls for service. During this time 125 traffic stops were made, resulting in six citations. Noteworthy events in Manchester Village during last month include: On April 16, a Collaboration Deputy responded to the 600 block of E. Duncan (Alumni Field) for a report of a breaking and […]
Public notice: Bridgewater Township
BRIDGEWATER TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING SYNOPSIS 5-May-22 The regular monthly meeting of the Bridgewater Township Board of Trustees was called to order by Supervisor Fromhart at 7:06pm. Five board members were present (quorum) with five citizens in attendance. Board heard citizen participation. Board approved the 7-Apr-22 meeting minutes as amended. Board approved the agenda […]
In first debate, Michigan GOP governor hopefuls embrace abortion ban, Trump
by Jonathan Oosting (Bridge Michigan) HOWELL — Michigan Republican gubernatorial hopefuls found common ground in their first debate on Thursday, vowing to support a potential abortion ban, push school choice and investigate Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer for COVID-19 nursing home deaths. Several candidates also questioned vaccine efficacy, and some argued that former President Donald Trump […]
Michigan baby formula factory focus of FDA probe after infant illnesses
by Paula Gardner, Robin Erb (Bridge Michigan) A southwest Michigan factory just a few miles from the Indiana border is at the center of an infant formula recall that’s helped fuel shortages across the U.S. and raised concerns about federal oversight of contamination in food production. Abbott Nutrition, a division of Abbott Laboratories that employs an […]
Some MI water systems are overbuilt, underfunded. Are mergers the answer?
by Kelly House (Bridge Michigan) PORT HURON—A behemoth along the St. Clair River, the Port Huron water filtration plant is capable of purifying 30 million gallons a day — enough to serve the entire population of St. Clair County, and then some. But for lack of demand, it operates at about a quarter of its […]
How Michigan state parks will spend a $250 million COVID windfall
by Kelly House (Bridge Michigan) Jim Sjoberg is so fond of P.J. Hoffmaster State Park, he asked his wife, Kelsey, to marry him among the park’s towering Lake Michigan dunes. But there’s one thing he doesn’t love about this popular forested park just south of Muskegon. “If anyone’s got a car that’s worth keeping around […]
