Book drive set at Klager Elementary School
submitted by Melissa Yekulis Klager Elementary School will host a gently-used book drive the week of May 10. The books collected will be used to help restock the “Book Fairy” program for the students, ages infant through second grade. The books will be quarantined through the summer months before they are shared with the students. […]
Alumni banquet postponed until next year
submitted by Paul Heinrich, Manchester High School Alumni Association The Manchester High School Alumni Association Board of Directors is sad to announce that the Annual Alumni Banquet scheduled for June 19, 2021 has been canceled. After much deliberation, the Board felt that for the safety of all concerned, this was the only choice we had. […]
MHS girls varsity soccer maintains undefeated record
submitted by Scott Somerville The Manchester High Schools Girls Varsity Soccer team entered the fourth week of spring competition looking to stay undefeated and extend their 4-0-0 record with matches against Michigan Center and Quincy. On Monday April 26, the Lady Dutch visited Michigan Center for their second match this season facing the Cardinals. Playing […]
WCRC road work season under way
The Washtenaw County Road Commission has announced its road work projects throughout the county for the week of May 3. Local roads that may be affected are as follows: County Wide: A moving operation of street sweeping will be held on paved primary roads with curbs throughout the county during the week of May 3. […]
Clinton library awarded IMLS grant and more
In addition to using the Manchester District Library, Manchester and Bridgewater Township residents can get a library card for free to check out materials from the Clinton Township Library. Additionally, Manchester and Bridgewater residents are welcome to attend all library events at the Clinton Township Library. The Clinton Township Library is located at 100 Brown […]
St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea recognized for safety, excellence
Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades, which assigns “A,” “B,” “C,” “D,” and “F” letter grades to hospitals nationally for patient safety, last week announced its spring 2021 scorecard. St. Joe’s Chelsea is one of only 27 hospitals in the United States to be awarded an “A” grade every grading cycle since 2012. For the 19th consecutive […]
Stories of Wil: True Nature
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 […]
Child tax credits are expected to start arriving in July. Here’s what to know.
by Nushrat Rahman (Bridge Michigan) Starting this summer, many American families are expected to get a financial boost in the form of direct monthly payments to support the cost of raising children. As part of the $1.9 trillion stimulus bill passed in March, Congress expanded the child tax credit so eligible families can receive $3,600 for […]
Renewing plates, licenses in Michigan can take months, despite promises
by Sergio Martínez-Beltrán (Bridge Michigan) For many, having to go to a branch of the Michigan Secretary of State’s Office is a headache. And during the pandemic, it’s only gotten worse. “Yeah, it’s … hard to get an appointment, especially online,” Teklit Okubai, 24, told Bridge Michigan as he waited outside one of Lansing’s Secretary […]
