Bethel Church to host annual spaghetti supper Feb. 29
submitted by Mary Sue Moore Saturday, February 29, 2020 is the date for Bethel’s Annual Spaghetti Supper. Spaghetti and Vegetarian Spaghetti, tossed salad, garlic bread and desserts will be served from 5- 6:30 pm. In addition, guests can take their chances at winning one or more of the 60-plus fabulous items offered through a Choice […]
Donations now accepted at Worth Repeating
Submitted by Sharon Curtis, Worth Repeating Volunteer Donations are now being taken at Worth Repeating Wednesday through Saturday from 11 to 5, in preparation for the store opening on March 4th. The new location is at 110 E. Main Street, most recently the location of Steelegrafix. Items must be clean and in good usable condition. […]
WCSO report: January 2020 police activity in Village of Manchester
Provided by the Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office to the Village of Manchester. During the month of January there were 162 calls for service (including traffic stops). Deputies conducted 82 traffic stops during this time with 21 citations issued. Noteworthy events in Manchester Village during the month include: On January 7, deputies went to the 500 […]
Michigan’s cherished Great Lakes, clean waters face threats from all sides
By Joel Kurth, Mike Wilkinson (Bridge Special Report) With 3,288 miles of Great Lakes coastline and 76,439 miles of rivers and streams, Michigan is practically defined by its access to clean, fresh water. Michigan state regulators consider the open waters of the Great Lakes and inland waters in either “excellent” or “good” condition, despite significant trouble spots […]
Wary of water safety, Michigan residents want stronger regulation
By Alexandra Schmidt (Bridge) Concerns about Michigan water quality continue to bubble up in the Great Lakes State. From PFAS to lead, Line 5 to Nestlé, agricultural runoff to Asian carp, Michigan faces a host of expensive questions on how to best manage the state’s lakes, streams and water systems. “Pure Waters: A Citizens Agenda […]
Incomes climb in Michigan, but state still struggles with loss of manufacturing
By Joel Kurth, Mike Wilkinson (Bridge Special Report) Make no mistake: Michigan’s economy is doing well, but the days of leading the nation in weekly paychecks are long over. The state’s workers once made substantially more than the average American household (6 percent more in 2000). Now, the median household income is 4 percent less […]
Michigan could decide presidency. These are the facts that shape our state.
By Joel Kurth & Mike Wilkinson (Bridge Special Report) Once again, Michigan is one of a few swing states that could decide the 2020 presidential election. And once again, The Center for Michigan and Bridge Magazine are dedicated to fact-based, nonpartisan coverage of the elections for president, the 110 House of Representatives seats as well […]
Supers accepts award for integrative STEM
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) workers play a key role in the sustained growth of the world economy. Increasing science literacy and enabling a new generation of innovators, is a huge responsibility placed on educators today. STEM teaching and learning engages students to equip them with critical thinking, problem solving, creative and collaborative skills. […]
Unique instrumentation to highlight Riverfolk’s next concert
Have you ever heard of a kanun (prounounced: kah-noon)? You may not be the only one who hasn’t; but you can see one in person in Manchester later this month! This ancient Middle-Eastern harp, dating back to the fifth century, is sometimes considered the “grand-daddy of the piano,” according to master kanun player Ara Topouzian, […]
Superintendents’ Association releases anti-racist commitment statement
submitted by the Washtenaw Intermediate School District After the recent occurrence of overtly racist incidents in Washtenaw County garnering national attention, the Washtenaw Superintendents’ Association (WSA) has issued a statement condemning these acts of racism and solidifying their commitment to anti-racism within all local public schools. WSA represents the superintendents of the Washtenaw Intermediate School […]
