Sen. Debbie Stabenow, a force in politics, to retire. Who may run in 2024?
by Jonathan Oosting (Bridge Michigan) U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow, a political trailblazer and longtime force in Michigan, announced Tuesday that she will not seek re-election and will instead leave Congress when her term ends in two years. In a statement, the Lansing Democrat said she was “inspired by a new generation of leaders” to “pass […]
Audit: Michigan unemployment agency still struggles with COVID-era claims
by Paula Gardner (Bridge Michigan) Years of problems within Michigan’s embattled Unemployment Insurance Agency (UIA) continued into 2022, a new state audit revealed Friday, as the agency continued to be challenged by massive oversight gaps that peaked with the surge in claims after the pandemic hit in spring 2020. The state’s latest audit — the fourth in a series — focused […]
Will Manchester create its own police department?
by Marsha Chartrand It has been nearly 40 years since the Village of Manchester first contracted with the Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) to provide police services for the village. Prior to that time, there was a Manchester Police Department, that was headquartered in the village offices that were then located in the old village […]
“It’s all about building relationships”
by Marsha Chartrand As an Edward Jones financial advisor, Colleen Newton has many responsibilities to her clients. Sometimes, it’s answering a simple question about an IRA or annuities. Sometimes it’s a more complex question about when is the optimal time to retire, or how to consider distributing assets at end of life. It all takes […]
WCSO: November 2022 report of police services in the village
from Washtenaw County Sheriff Office During the month of November, there were 150 calls for service. During that time, 87 traffic stops were made, resulting in 59 citations. Noteworthy events in Manchester Village during November include: On Nov. 3, a Collaboration Deputy was dispatched to the 200 block of Auburn Street for a report of […]
Come discover your natural world at the Waterloo Recreation Area
submitted by Waterloo Natural History Association Public programs for January 2023 held at the Eddy Discover Center, 17030 Bush Road, Chelsea, are sponsored by the Waterloo Natural History Association. Advanced reservations are requested for all indoor programs. To make reservations call the Discovery Center at 734-475-3170. Programs are presented at the Eddy Discovery Center at […]
Adopt a pet free at Humane Society of Huron Valley
submitted by The Humane Society of Huron Valley Animals don’t have a time limit at The Humane Society of Huron Valley (HSHV), but they still can’t wait to find a home. So HSHV is rolling out a new initiative to help them get one faster. For animals who’ve been at the shelter longer than normal, […]
$2.3 million awarded to fill gaps in youth mental health care
submitted by Washtenaw County Community Mental Health Washtenaw County’s Public Safety and Mental Health Preservation Millage Advisory Committee has awarded $2.3 million over three years to the Washtenaw Intermediate School District (WISD) to fill gaps in youth mental health programming. The grant will give schools and parents additional support to respond to unmet youth mental […]
Conservation District celebrates 75 years at upcoming annual meeting
submitted by Washtenaw County Conservation District Join the Washtenaw County Conservation District (WCCD) in celebrating 75 years of conservation work in Washtenaw County at the Robin Hills Events Center (Glasshouse at Robin Hills Farm Event Center, 20390 Stockbridge Chelsea Rd. (M-52), Chelsea) on Thursday, January 19, 2023 at 5:30pm. The evening will feature a keynote […]
