Farm to Table event to benefit five local farmers’ markets
The fifth annual 5 Healthy Towns Farm to Table Fabulous Feast is back. Well, not exactly back. Let’s say, “Interrupted!” Like so much of life in 2020, this event – celebrating Eating Better and Eating Local – has been modified to meet the challenge. “We’ve moved to a virtual auction,” said Suzi Greenway, chair of […]
Stories of Wil: This is how we teen
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 Down syndrome is. Embracing […]
Postal delays could cause trouble for Michigan’s primary election
by Riley Beggin (Bridge) Michigan is one of 13 states with an absentee ballot request deadline close enough to the election that there’s a “high risk” ballots won’t be delivered to voters before the election, according to an audit by the U.S. Postal Service’s internal watchdog. The findings came shortly before a national policy change […]
Michigan gym owners: Keeping us closed amid COVID harms public health
by Jonathan Oosting (Bridge) LANSING — Michigan gym owners fighting for their livelihood amid a continued closure order from Gov. Gretchen Whitmer argue they could reopen safely – and help fight COVID-19 at the same time. Exercise is one of the most effective ways to prevent underlying medical conditions such as obesity and high blood […]
Supreme Court: Flint residents can seek damages from state in lead crisis
by Kelly House, Jonathan Oosting (Bridge) A class-action lawsuit targeting state officials for their role in the Flint water crisis can move forward, and residents may ultimately deserve monetary compensation for their alleged injuries, the Michigan Supreme Court ruled Wednesday. A majority of the six-justice panel (a seventh justice recused herself) agreed that the named […]
Highly anticipated River Raisin Distillery opens
It’s been 61 months since Joe and Krista Jarvis purchased the old Koebbe Welding building on West Main Street. But who’s counting? They have spent most of the past five years doing most of the work of cleaning, creating, and crafting that old, drafty, dusty building into their vision, then cleaning some more, and simultaneously […]
County wide 4-H project fills CRC’s freezers
The Manchester Community Resource Center (CRC) was the recipient of some very special gifts last week, thanks to the efforts of an annual 4-H community service project. “During a normal year, some of our poultry kids raise chickens and/or turkeys as a community service project,” explained Christie Warren, parent to two 4-H’ers, Rhea and Ethan, […]
Watkins Lake State Park and County Preserve, a unique partnership
By Claire Pajka Michigan’s newest state park, Watkins Lake State Park and County Preserve (WLP), is comprised of Watkins Lake, open meadowland, and low wetland areas. Long a popular birding and wildlife observation area, Watkins Lake is designated by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (MDNR) as a waterfowl refuge. This serene park also holds […]
Yes, Virginia … there will be ONE Ice Cream Social!
Submitted by Jane (Rose) Finkbeiner For many years, in Washtenaw County, starting the end of June and running through the first week of August, families have enjoyed scheduling time to attend each of the local churches’ Ice Cream Socials. It has become an Ice Cream Social Circuit, of sorts, where folks come together to support […]
Primary Election set for August 4
Manchester area voters are reminded that the state primary election, which also selects candidates who will run for township offices in the November general election, will be held on Tuesday, August 4. Polls are open from 7 am to 8 pm and voting is held at your local township office (for those who live in […]
