PLPOA annual plant and garden sale, May 20
submitted by the Pleasant Lake Property Owners Association (PLPOA) Pleasant Lake is a spring-fed lake surrounded by hills and farmland. In the 1940s, the lake was surrounded by small cottages utilized mostly by Detroiters in search of a pleasant place to spend their summers or weekends away from the bustle of city life. Various small […]
Give your brain a break: The power of a quick meditation
submitted by SRSLY Manchester/written by Kathy Walz, Behavioral Health Navigator May is Mental Health Month, and this year, Mental Health America (MHA) is focusing on how our environment and surroundings can impact mental health. MHA is the nation’s leading community-based nonprofit dedicated to addressing the needs of those living with mental illness and promoting everyone’s […]
Clinton Summerfest and Antique Tractor Show
submitted by Basil Greenleaf, Clinton Summerfest Committee Chairman The Clinton Summerfest and Antique Tractor Show committee is looking forward to its 14th annual event coming up on June 10, running from 9am – 4pm. “We are very excited to continue this tradition and provide a free family-oriented festival for the Clinton community and the surrounding areas,” […]
Village of Manchester seeks new water/wastewater treatment operator
by Marsha Chartrand The Village of Manchester is looking for a new employee at the Drinking Water / Wastewater Treatment Plant. Village Manager Michael Sessions regretfully announced last week that Jon Chandler, who has worked for the village for the past three years, has given his notice and accepted an incredible opportunity with the Lenawee […]
WCRC to be working in Sharon Township this week
by Marsha Chartrand Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) has announced that intermittent lane restrictions are expected to be in effect from May 8-18 in Sharon Township on unpaved primary and local road. The roads will only be restricted due to dust control; no road closures are anticipated at this time. For additional information about the […]
Michigan’s pitch to lure new residents: nature, high tech, abortion rights
by Ron French, Mike Wilkinson, Paula Gardner (Bridge Michigan) There may be a new twist on the “Pure Michigan” campaign soon — one that may prove more controversial than the old Tim Allen ads — aimed at getting more young adults to move here, land jobs, have babies and pay taxes. Economic leaders in the […]
Michigan Senate passes sexual assault reform six years after Nassar conviction
by Yue Stella Yu (Bridge Michigan) A bipartisan legislative package to strengthen penalties for sexual assaults and protect survivors cleared the Michigan Senate almost unanimously Thursday. The legislation will now head to the House. The package was first introduced in 2018 following the conviction of Larry Nassar, a former U.S. women’s gymnastics team doctor and former […]
Ticks in Michigan. What you need to know and how to protect yourself.
by Janelle D. James (Bridge Michigan) The prevalence of ticks in Michigan has increased over the years and climate change hasn’t helped. Warmer winters have resulted in more active ticks, potentially extending the typical April-September season through some of the the winter, according to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. While ticks are most […]
Governor Whitmer signs City Charter. Now, for the facts.
by Marsha Chartrand On Tuesday, April 25, it became “officially official.” The letter from Gov. Gretchen Whitmer arrived at the Village of Manchester attorney’s office: “Based on the review by the Attorney General’s Office, I am notifying you that I approve the proposed (City) Charter pursuant to the Home Rule City Act, 1909 PA 279, […]
Chuck Steele makes it into the Congressional Record
by Marsha Chartrand It’s been quite a week for Chuck Steele. He celebrated his 93rd birthday on Sunday knowing that he is now named in the Congressional Record for his extraordinary community involvement spanning 70-plus years. On Friday, our Congresswoman, Debbie Dingell, entered this proclamation into the Congressional Record: “Mister Speaker, I rise today to […]
