Stories of Wil: Complex Simplicities
submitted by Christie Taylor Wil is a 14-year-old boy with Down syndrome. He is the little brother, by 20 months, to twin sisters, Katherine and Elizabeth. Wil’s mom, Christie, knew very little about Down syndrome when Wil was diagnosed shortly after his birth. It didn’t take long for Christie to realize how enriching life with […]
Letter to the Editor: Better safe than sorry
August 29, 2021 To the Editor: As someone who has been affected personally by covid as well as has a child who is continuing to suffer what covid wrought, I find the mask debate horrifying. The fact that masks were politicized, that talking heads became ‘experts’ and scientists were labeled villains, means the twilight zone […]
Michigan COVID cases up among vaccinated but less likely to be hospitalized or die
by Mike Wilkinson (Bridge) As the delta variant spreads, Michigan continues to see a rising number of “breakthrough” cases, with a quarter of the most recent new infections hitting those who were fully vaccinated. In the latest state report, nearly 2,500 breakthrough cases were reported in Michigan for the week ending Aug. 17, up from […]
COVID still isolates some in Michigan nursing homes. It may get worse.
by Robin Erb (Bridge Michigan) The state lifted COVID-related visitation restrictions in nursing homes in March. The feds have allowed it, too. But in some facilities around Michigan, families say they still struggle to see loved ones inside long-term care facilities. Even those who saw restrictions relax during the summer months when COVID case counts were […]
Michigan is burning through EMTs and paramedics, leaving shortages
by Ted Roelofs (Bridge Michigan) In a remote pocket of the Upper Peninsula west of Marquette, Bay Ambulance Inc. normally counts on a staff of six paramedics to handle emergencies across 1,500 square miles of territory. That’s now down to four paramedics ─ a loss that can add critical minutes to emergency response times, while […]
Thank you, livestock buyers!
submitted by Denise Blumenauer, Manchester Community Fair It was a record year at the livestock auction and the livestock clubs would like to thank all of the buyers and sponsors at the 2021 Manchester Community Fair. Many of these kids use this money for future college expenses. Lamb Club Buyers: Other lamb buyers included: Manchester […]
Eric McCalla leaving for new position in Wayne-Westland schools
Manchester Junior-Senior High School principal Eric McCalla has been popular with students and staff during his four year tenure. Two weeks ago, he announced that he would be leaving Manchester Community Schools to take a position as Assistant Principal at Wayne Memorial High School in the Wayne-Westland district. “I’ll be serving in one role instead […]
Manchester Township board discusses broadband potential
submitted by Sybil Kolon All board members were present at the August 17 township board meeting. Also present were fire chief Bill Scully and county commissioner Shannon Beeman. Beeman provided an update on Washtenaw County’s broadband task force. Several townships have requested that the county dedicate $15 million of the county’s American Rescue Plan funds […]
Fairy Festival this week at Acorn’s Outdoor Market
submitted by Laura Wohlgemuth, Acorn Farmers’ Market & Café Acorn Farmers’ Market & Café is excited to announce the annual Fairy Festival at Acorn’s Outdoor Market this week … Come and join us for some Fairy Fun this Thursday, August 26, from 3-6:30 pm at Acorn’s Outdoor Market located at 455 W. Main Street! Fun-filled […]
Auction opens, chef’s menu announced for Farm to Table Dinner event
submitted by Shawn Personke for 5 Healthy Towns Calling all farmers’ market fans! The virtual auction benefiting the sixth annual 5 Healthy Towns Farm to Table Fabulous Feast has opened. And ticket sales for the dinner event supporting the Chelsea, Grass Lake, Dexter, Stockbridge, and Manchester farmers’ markets are now on sale. “We have so […]
