Chamber of Commerce Santa mailbox relocates downtown
The Manchester Area Chamber of Commerce’s traditional Santa Mailbox can be found in a new location this year! Look for it in front of River Raisin Mercantile & Antiques, 138 E. Main Street. All letters received by this coming Sunday, December 20, will be personally answered by Santa, with delivery hoped for before Christmas. To […]
Freedom Township looks ahead under new leadership
Last Tuesday night, newly-elected Freedom Township Supervisor Larry Lindemann took his seat as he replaced long-time supervisor Dale Weidmayer. At its November meeting, the board had thanked Weidmayer for his 44 years of service and dedication to Freedom Township, after serving 33 years as a trustee and the past 13 as supervisor. Weidmayer was appointed […]
Manchester Township begins new terms for supervisor, treasurer, and trustee
Submitted by Sybil Kolon The December 9 township board meeting was held by phone due to restrictions during the pandemic. All board members other than supervisor Ron Milkey were present, including the new treasurer, Kim Thompson and new trustee, Krista Jarvis. Fire chief Bill Scully was also present. It was not apparent if other members […]
Stories of Wil: Of Mice and Squirrels–defying categories
Submitted By Christie Taylor Wil is a 13-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 […]
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 […]
