Firm: Michigan AG hopeful Matt DePerno fired over ‘padded,’ false billings
By Jonathan Oosting (Bridge Michigan) A Republican running to be Michigan’s top law enforcement official was fired from a law firm in 2005 after colleagues alleged he “padded” client billings for personal and professional benefit, according to court records reviewed by Bridge Michigan. Matt DePerno, an attorney general candidate endorsed by former President Donald Trump, sued the […]
WCSO — February 2022 report of police services in the village
During the month of February there were a total of 184 calls for service; 95 traffic stops were made, resulting in 10 citations. Noteworthy events in Manchester Village during the month include: On February 22, a collaboration deputy responded to the area of West Main and Elton for a report of an attempted Larceny. An […]
WCRC announces road closure in Sharon Township
Starting Monday, March 28, 2022, the Washtenaw County Road Commission will be doing Forestry work along Pleasant Lake Road between Sharon Hollow and Smythe Roads in Sharon Township Starting Monday, the WCRC will close Pleasant Lake Rd in this area daily for forestry work. The work is being completed ahead of a resurfacing project planned for […]
West Michigan will be home to state’s 2nd massive EV battery factory
By Paula Gardner (Bridge Michigan) The state’s race to attract billions in new electric vehicle battery production leapt ahead last Tuesday as officials approved a round of incentives that will help fund a massive expansion of a West Michigan factory. LG Energy Solution plans to spend up to $1.7 billion on the project, adding 1.4 […]
Home-visit programs save money, free ERs. Many insurers don’t cover them.
By Ted Roelofs (Bridge Michigan) Paramedic Shannon Williams has become something like family to 80-year-old Grand Haven resident Leslie Toth. Over the past few years, Williams and a team of paramedics and nurses have steered Toth through a bout with COVID-19, urinary tract infections, fever and falling blood pressure, kidney stones and a case of […]
Local mother and business woman publishes first book
When she became a stay-at-home mom last year upon the birth of their first daughter, Elizabeth Hastings decided to do something a little different than just document her home life with a journal. “My husband and I have a home business,” she explains, “at our farm a mile south of town. We sell auto parts […]
Mail to Russia stopped; letters to Paul Whelan may be returned
Just two weeks ago, the Mirror reported that the diplomatic pouches in which domestic mail addressed to Paul Whelan could be sent, had been discontinued. This week, the Whelan family learned that the United States Postal Service has now also suspended mail delivery to Russia, so no letters can reach him at this time. More about […]
Weekend events and more at Acorn Farmers’ Market & Café
Come join us this weekend at Acorn Farmers’ Market & Café for delicious local foods, crafts made by local artisans, and two fun-filled events. On Friday, March 25, at 6:45 pm, we will continue our series of Final Friday Films with “The Real Dirt on Farmer John,” a documentary that captures two decades in the […]
March 2022 Senior Student of the Month: Brady McGuigan
submitted by Manchester Jr./Sr. High School The Manchester Community Schools’ Foundation March 2022 Student of the Month for Manchester High School is Brady McGuigan. Brady is the son of Shannon Fether and Matt McGuigan. He has been on the Link crew team for the last two years. Brady has been on the DECA team for […]
Underclass students of the month announced for March
submitted by the Manchester Junior/Senior High School Students in grades 7-11 at Manchester Junior-Senior High School received their Student of the Month awards for promoting a good way of life; for working and getting along with people; for working up to your capacity; for inspiring respect for adults, peer groups, and people in authority; for […]
