Michigan House unanimously approves changes to system that tracks child abuse
by Ted Roelofs (Bridge Michigan) The Michigan House unanimously approved legislation Tuesday intended to make it more difficult for innocent people to be added to a state registry of adults deemed a serious risk to children. The Central Registry, maintained by the Children’s Protective Services program within the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, now […]
Manchester Township receives grant to continue Watkins Lake trail
submitted by Ron Milkey, Manchester Township Supervisor Manchester Township is excited to announce that it has received a $370,000 Connecting Communities Grant through the Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation Commission. The grant will be used towards completing the final engineering and bid package and then constructing the first segment of the non-motorized trail through the […]
Acorn seeking new volunteer base
Acorn Farmers’ Market & Café, Manchester’s local farmers market, is a neighborhood farmers market selling locally-sourced meat, dairy, and produce, baked goods, freshly prepared ready-to-eat foods, and coffee! All items are priced by the producers, directly for Manchester customers. Farmers keep 75% of each sale — more than four times the national average! Acorn also […]
Two MHS alums participating in bowl games with university bands
It has been a good year for football in Michigan. Michigan State (10-2) is going to the Peach Bowl on Dec. 30; while the University of Michigan (12-1) is going to represent the Big 10 in the Orange Bowl on Dec. 31. In addition, the Central Michigan University Chippewas will be attending the Arizona Bowl […]
Varsity basketball begins its season with two close games
Stats and scores provided by Varsity coach Zach Neal The varsity basketball team opened its season against Clinton last Wednesday and came up short in two close games. Against Clinton, the Dutchmen started out strong and “really played our game from the tip,” said head coach Zach Neal. “Unfortunately, Clinton closed the game equally strong […]
Holiday gifts: Listen to your inner voice
submitted by Kim Blumenstein, David’s Coat Room In November 2018, I started David’s Coat Room in honor of my Dad. The 25th anniversary of his passing was approaching and I believed starting the charity was a perfect way to honor him. I won’t lie — the first year was difficult, but any doubt I had […]
Senior Citizen dinner a success! (photos)
After taking a year off due to shutdowns and other insurmountable issues, the annual Senior Citizens dinner was hosted by the kids at Riverside Intermediate School. Songs performed by the third- and fourth-grade choruses were followed by performances by the fifth- and sixth-grade bands. Retired Klager teacher Carolyn Supers headed up the effort, sent invitations, […]
Omicron variant arrives in Michigan. What you need to know
By Mike Wilkinson (Bridge Michigan) Michigan has become at least the 24th state with the omicron variant of the coronavirus, after it was detected in a fully vaccinated Kent County resident, state officials reported Thursday. The adult had a confirmed COVID-19 case on Dec. 3 but the genomic sequencing of the virus was confirmed Thursday. […]
Bloody drawings, a cry for help, and Oxford’s choice before school shooting
By Kelly House, Ron French (Bridge Michigan) In the eyes of Oxford Community Schools, it was a judgment call. Fifteen-year-old Ethan Crumbley had been scrolling online for ammunition at school, drew a disturbing picture of a gun, a bullet and someone bleeding, and wrote that his “thoughts won’t stop, help me,” and “the world is […]
Michigan House panel approves changes to state child abuse and neglect list
By Ted Roelofs (Bridge Michigan) A Michigan House committee unanimously approved legislation Tuesday intended to make it more difficult for innocent people to be added to a state registry of adults deemed a serious risk to children. The Central Registry, maintained by the Children’s Protective Services program within the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, […]
