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 […]
Obituary: David F. Bonkowski
David Frank Bonkowski, 84, passed away Thursday, August 26, 2021 at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital. David’s family and friends will gather Wednesday, September 1, 2021 from 10 – 11 am at Eineder Funeral Homes — Manchester Chapel. His funeral service will follow at 11 am with. Fr. Bosco Padamattummal officiating. Burial will be at St. […]
Stories of Wil: True Blue Happiness
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: Crazy Cash thanks you for your support
August 22, 2021 To the Editor: More than 20 years ago the Manchester Kiwanis Club was looking for a fundraising event that would not only meet the needs of our community but would also bring several of our amazing volunteer groups together. When we created Crazy Cash we had no idea just how successful it […]
COVID boosters likely coming to Michigan in September. What to know.
by Robin Erb (Bridge Michigan) COVID booster shots will be widely available starting Sept. 20, the White House announced Wednesday, as the Delta variant continues to tighten its hold across the nation and in Michigan. At least for now, boosters are recommended for anyone who received the two-dose Pfizer and Moderna shots, and will be available […]
Census changes may spell trouble for Michigan Democrats as redistricting starts
by Sergio Martínez-Beltrán (Bridge Michigan) LANSING — Heavy population losses in Detroit, Flint and other cities could put Democrats at a disadvantage when new congressional and state legislative districts are drawn this year. Democrats represent the three congressional districts that lost the greatest share of residents in the 2020 U.S. Census, the 13th and 14th […]
Michigan college enrollment dropped amid COVID, group urges state to step in
by Ron French (Bridge Michigan) Alarmed by a slump in college enrollment among low-income students, a broad coalition of Michigan business leaders, foundations, and college advocacy groups is recommending changes to the state’s college financial aid programs. The proposals include a new $3,000 annual scholarship for low-income students, and incentives to nudge state colleges and […]
Local agency, CEO honored as “Game Changers”
The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) is a civil rights law that prohibits discrimination based on disability, that affords similar protections against discrimination to Americans with disabilities as the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which made discrimination based on race, religion, sex, national origin, and other characteristics illegal; and later was also extended […]
