Acorn Vendor of the Week: Ashdown Acres Family Farm
The Manchester Mirror is running a series of articles to introduce the many vendors at Acorn Farmers’ Market & Café to the community. Each week a different vendor will be featured, to highlight the wide variety of offerings at our local Market, both now and in the future. Watch for this regular feature to learn […]
Worth Repeating holds a silent auction
Submitted by Pat Sahakian Worth Repeating is holding a silent auction from April 7 until May. There are 24 donated items on display in the store window at 110 East Main. Many of these are quilted pieces created by area residents. There is also a selection of vintage items, classic Coach purses and framed art. […]
Stories of Wil: Girl Time
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 […]
Public Notice: Bridgewater Township
BRIDGEWATER TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING SYNOPSIS 1-Apr-21 The regular monthly meeting of the Bridgewater Township Board of Trustees was called to order by Supervisor Fromhart at 7:02 pm. All board members were present (quorum) with 2 citizens in attendance. No citizen participation. Board approved the 4-Mar-21 meeting minutes as amended. Board approved the agenda […]
Rapids return means fish returns
by Taylor Haelterman, Great Lakes Echo (Bridge Magazine) The St. Marys River lost over half of its rapids in the last century, mostly due to artificial structures used for navigation. Restoring one of the rapids is helping diverse fish species recover in the river that connects lakes Superior and Huron, according to a recent study. Varied […]
No new restrictions, but Michigan needs help amid COVID surge, Whitmer says
By Mike Wilkinson, Jonathan Oosting, Paula Gardner (Bridge Michigan) As Michigan is battered by a worst-in-the-nation surge in COVID-19 cases, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer resisted calls to add new restrictions on Friday, but pleaded with residents to be more vigilant and voluntarily limit activities. Whitmer asked school officials to move high school classes online, for youth […]
Lawsuit: Michigan wolf advisory group stacked with hunting advocates
By Kelly House (Bridge Michigan) A wolf advocacy group is suing the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, arguing the agency is favoring hunting interests on a group tasked with helping shape Michigan wolf management strategy. The 06 Legacy, a national group based in Michigan, alleges DNR Director Daniel Eichinger broke state law by appointing hunting advocates […]
University of Michigan postpones surgical procedures because of COVID-19 surge
By Kristen Jordan Shamus, Detroit Free Press (for Bridge Magazine) Stories from the front Bridge Magazine, Detroit Free Press and Michigan Radio are teaming up to report on Michigan hospitals during the coronavirus pandemic. We will be sharing accounts of the challenges doctors, nurses and other hospital personnel face as they work to treat patients […]
Volunteering at Acorn is rewarding, fun, and … needed!
April 18-25 is National Volunteer Week and it’s rather serendipitous as that’s just about the time that Acorn Farmers Market & Café will be eagerly seeking new volunteers to help out in their new store, set to open in early May. Laura Billetdeaux, board member and volunteer coordinator for Acorn, says, “In the new store, […]
Preparations under way for 55th annual canoe race
submitted by Sybil Kolon for the canoe race committee Planning for the 55th Annual Manchester River Raisin Canoe/Kayak Race is under way! We managed to pull off the race two months late last year, due to delays caused by the pandemic. This year we are on schedule, for Sunday, May 16. Online and mail-in registration […]
