Donating hair to help kids: Like mother, like daughter
It feels good to do something for others during these difficult times. A Bridgewater Township mother and daughter found a way to help children with hair loss, by donating their own hair to the cause. Mother-daughter duo Sara and Eden Weidmayer both recently donated their hair to Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan. “We chose […]
From Acorn Farmers’ Market & Café: More than just local produce
This letter is written to the community on behalf of the Acorn Farmers Market & Café, by Meghan Berry, the Acorn Market Manager. It is part of a series of articles submitted by the Acorn Board of Directors, to promote the Patronicity drive supporting the new market in Manchester. As of Monday morning, the drive […]
Sharon Township board discusses online tax payments, election results
by Claire Pajka The brief Sharon Township Board meeting was held on Thursday August 6, with six members of the public, and four members of the board in attendance. Clerk Kimberley Potocki was absent. After the June 23 meeting minutes were approved, Peter Psarouthakis gave the Supervisor’s Report, and stated that the only incident on […]
What’s in the River?
by Claire Pajka (This is part one of a three-part article series on pollution in the River Raisin.) Once a productive waterway full of sturgeon, the River Raisin took a miserable turn with decades of neglect and unregulated industrial and agricultural practices, to the point where a few miles of the Raisin claimed a spot […]
Senior citizens’ board of directors to meet
submitted by Betty Cummings, Manchester Area Senior Citizens Council, Inc., secretary The Board of Directors of the Manchester Area Senior Citizens Council, Inc., will hold its August monthly meeting at a different day, time, and location due to the closing of our offices by COVID-19. The meeting will take place at Emanuel Fellowship Hall on […]
Public notice: Bridgewater Township
BRIDGEWATER TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING SYNOPSIS 6-Aug-20 The regular monthly meeting of the Bridgewater Township Board of Trustees was called to order by Supervisor Fromhart at 7:02 pm. Five board members were present (quorum) with 8 citizens in attendance. Board heard citizen participation. Board approved the 4-Jun-20 meeting minutes as presented. Board approved the […]
Public notice: Village of Manchester
VILLAGE OF MANCHESTER WASHTENAW COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF ADOPTION ORDINANCE No. 304 CHANGES TO ZONING DISTRICT MAP An amendment to The Village of Manchester Zoning Codebook and Map, changing district designations on certain parcels. THE VILLAGE OF MANCHESTER ORDAINS THAT: Section 1. Purpose The official zoning map included in Village of Manchester Village Zoning Codebook […]
Public notice: Manchester Township
NOTICE MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP BOARD OF APPEALS Please take notice that the Manchester Township Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing August 27, 2020 to discuss the application of Ryan & Jennette Green for a Variance from provisions of the Manchester Township Zoning Ordinance to her property. Property. I.D. Num. P-16-12-300-032. Property is located 20450 […]
Public notice: Manchester Township
NOTICE MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP BOARD OF APPEALS Please take notice that the Manchester Township Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing August 27, 2020 to discuss the application of Patrick & Claire Durante for a Variance from provisions of the Manchester Township Zoning Ordinance to her property. Property. I.D. Num. P-16-31-200-023. Property is located 12225 […]
Michigan school leaders: We need answers from Lansing now to open
by Ron French (Bridge) Frustrated by inaction in Lansing and with the opening of school just weeks away, Michigan education leaders Thursday gave legislators an ultimatum: Cut a deal with Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to make schools safe and financially sound during the pandemic, or we’ll ask the governor to take action on her own. Four […]
