Live Nativity set for Thursday, Dec. 17
Submitted by Laura Sutton, Emanuel Church This Christmas season marks the 45th year Emanuel Church will present its annual Live Nativity. Members of the community are invited to join the congregation of Emanuel in observing this event on Thursday, December 17 from 7-9 pm in the courtyard between the church and the fellowship hall at […]
Small businesses encouraged to apply for relief grants on TUESDAY
Starting at 9 a.m. Tuesday, grant funds totaling $10 million will be made available to Michigan small businesses that have been disproportionately impacted by the COVID-19 virus and particularly impacted by the current shutdown authorized by Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS). These grants are designed to aid in job retention for small […]
Public notice: Bridgewater Township
BRIDGEWATER TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING SYNOPSIS 3-Dec-20 The regular monthly meeting of the Bridgewater Township Board of Trustees was called to order by Supervisor Fromhart at 7:09 pm. Five board members were present (quorum) with citizens in attendance. Board heard citizen participation. Board approved the 5-Nov-20 meeting minutes as presented. Board approved the agenda […]
As COVID deaths rise again in Michigan, its victims are changing
by Mike Wilkinson (Bridge) As Gov. Gretchen Whitmer extends a state “pause” on many school and business activities for 12 days, Michigan is moving through the deadliest phase of the coronavirus pandemic since April. The state has reported over 800 deaths in December alone, and more than 2,600 since Nov. 1, following five months of […]
At least 12 Michigan lawmakers and 37 staffers have had COVID-19
by Jonathan Oosting (Bridge) LANSING — At least 12 state lawmakers and 37 staffers have contracted COVID-19 since March, according to Republican leaders in the Michigan Legislature, who have resisted Democratic calls to mandate mask use and allow remote voting at the Capitol. House Speaker Lee Chatfield, R-Levering, released the numbers for the first time […]
‘It’s been hell.’ 1 house, 5 kids, and a pandemic struggle to learn at home
by Ron French (Bridge) In a log home on a dirt road in Montcalm County, school is supposed to be in session. Ten-year-olds Reese and cousin Lukas sit at desks in a hallway trying to sign in to the same Tri County Area Schools fourth-grade classroom on their laptops. Lukas’ connection works, while the connection […]
State bill causes local concerns regarding gravel mining operations
A growing number of residents in western Washtenaw County are concerned about upcoming state legislation that affects how gravel mining operations could continue and grow despite local communities’ dissent. Michigan Senate Bill 431 has aroused fears that gravel mining companies can begin operations without townships being able to negotiate permits or provide oversight of existing […]
Riverfolk receives $10,000 grant to address community needs
As part of a $1.5 million total grant focused on supporting midwestern arts and culture organizations through the COVID-19 pandemic, Arts Midwest and The Resilience Fund has granted Riverfolk Music and Arts $10,000 to address some of the most pressing needs and opportunities that exist for the arts and culture in under-resourced rural areas. The […]
Christmas Lighting contest winners announced
The weather outside (not to mention the coronavirus) may be frightful but the lights are so delightful! The Christmas in the Village committee has announced the winners of this year’s Holiday Lighting Contest: First place, winning a $100 prize, is the Zielinski family at 600 Parr Street, with 57 votes. The family decided to donate […]
Men’s Club Christmas trees SOLD OUT!
At closing time on Sunday night, their eighth day of business, the Manchester Men’s Club had only three trees left on the lot. They decided to open up one more time, on Monday from 5-8 pm. And then they got a call from Emanuel Church, who needed trees for their nativity. “We decided to donate […]
