Riverfolk awarded grants to support Blacksmith Shop Concerts
The Riverfolk Music and Arts Organization has been awarded two grants from Michigan Humanities Council, with additional support from the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs to support its popular Blacksmith Shop Concert series this winter. Riverfolk presents Abigail Stauffer and Dave The Cellist January 25, and Ara Topouzian February 22. Both artists are […]
Luminaria sell-out in 2019
“Another Luminaria project is complete and I can say the village was beautiful on Christmas Eve!” said Barry Allen of the Manchester Lions Club. “Thank you for your participation.” The Lions sold 3,210 units this year and actually sold out their inventory at about 2 pm on Christmas Eve. Next year they plan to increase […]
New year sees changes at the library
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library The new year is traditionally a time to embrace change, and the Manchester District Library is planning a few this month. First, our Writers’ Support Group will move their monthly meeting time to 7 pm starting on Monday, January 8. Need help getting started or feedback on a […]
What Washtenaw County youth #wishyouknew about their mental health
submitted by Washtenaw County Health Department Young people across Washtenaw County wish the adults in their lives knew that mental health is real. They’re not “lazy” or “bad.” 10 deep breaths may not fix it. Their community is hurting, but their generation is strong. And just listening can help. Adults wish the young people in […]
County-wide girls’ high school hockey team forming for 2020-21 season
Organizer Adam Winters is pleased to introduce the formation of the Washtenaw United Girls’ High School Hockey team, which will include any high school-aged player within the Washtenaw County area who is not eligible for the Pioneer or Huron/Skyline teams. The team will begin play as a new member in the 2020-21 season as part […]
Public Notice: Bridgewater Township
BRIDGEWATER TOWNSHIP, WASHTENAW COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR AN EXTRACTION PERMIT APPLICATION Notice is hereby given that the Bridgewater Township Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Monday, January 13, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. in the Township Hall (10990 Clinton Road, Manchester, MI 48158), per the requirements of Extraction Ordinance No. 59, […]
Michigan Supreme Court won’t rule on GOP minimum wage, sick leave changes
By Riley Beggin (Bridge) The Michigan Supreme Court will not decide whether the Legislature’s maneuver to “adopt and amend” the state’s minimum wage and paid sick leave laws during last year’s lame-duck session was constitutional, the court announced in a 4-3 ruling Wednesday, December 18. “We are not persuaded that granting the requests would be […]
Michigan Democrats take aim at Nestlé. Farmers urge caution.
By Alexandra Schmidt (Bridge) A Swiss company’s water withdrawals in northern Michigan are again stoking long-simmering tensions, with the issue becoming part of a larger debate over who controls water diversion across the Great Lakes region. In a one-two punch, Nestlé Waters North America, Inc. is the target of two state bills designed to increase the state’s control […]
Luminaria to light up Manchester on Dec. 24
Each year since the late 1970s Manchester has turned into a village of lights as residents of the community light their luminaria at sunset on Christmas Eve. At dusk, on Tuesday, Dec. 24, residents will place their luminaria along their walkways as a symbol of holiday peace. This year once again, the Manchester Lions Club will be […]
