Games, prizes, and crafts launch April events at Manchester District Library
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Spring is off to a great start at Manchester District Library (MDL) with two events for all ages to launch into April programming. First up is an April Fools’ Day Family Games and Pizza Party. On Saturday, April 1, the event starts with a Silly Fools costume contest […]
Why aren’t lost dogs getting back home in Washtenaw County?
submitted by Humane Society of Huron Valley (HSHV) Dogs getting lost in the Washtenaw County area haven’t been so lucky lately. The Humane Society of Huron Valley (HSHV) says it is seeing its lowest return-to-owner rate in years. HSHV, the only shelter in Washtenaw County and Plymouth for stray animals, has seen a significant decrease […]
No-cost Diabetes and Hypertension workshops start online in April
submitted by National Kidney Foundation of Michigan Type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure (also known as hypertension) are two serious chronic diseases. They also are the two major causes of kidney disease. The National Kidney Foundation of Michigan (NKFM) provides workshops that help people to manage these diseases and live healthier. Consider taking an […]
Michigan health care reimagined using dirt, worms and fresh veggies
By Robin Erb (Bridge Michigan) YPSILANTI — Here on the southeast corner of the sprawling campus of a 537-bed teaching hospital, Will Jaquinde was busy among rows of salad turnips. He dragged a thick-wire hoe over the cool, black earth, slicing out weedy trespassers in these neat rows of seedlings. Overhead, the double-thick plastic of […]
Whitmer signs Right-to-Work repeal, prevailing wage restoration
by Lauren Gibbons (Bridge Michigan) Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Friday signed bills repealing the state’s Right-to-Work law and restoring prevailing wage rates, doing away with Republican labor policies long despised by union groups. Taken together, the legislation would end a 2012 law that prohibits compulsory union dues or fees and restore a construction-industry “prevailing wage” law the GOP repealed […]
Michigan schools find creative ways to nudge receptive students to read more
by Janelle D. James Reading levels for Michigan students are far below the national average, but schools across the state have implemented initiatives to encourage students to read more and at their grade level. About 45% of third grade students scored proficient or higher in English language arts during the 2018-2019 school year, according to […]
Lions come to town, beat Manchester staff with hotly contested basketball touchdown
by Marsha Chartrand A touchdown in the final five seconds of last Friday’s basketball game put the iconic Detroit Lions alumni in a winning position, 38–35, over the Manchester Flying Dutch staff. A touchdown? In a basketball game? That’s how the Lions roll, and the Manchester staff graciously accepted defeat after a well-played game that […]
Chuck Steele honored as 70-year Legion member
by Marsha Chartrand No matter how you look at it, 70 years is a pretty long time. But 70 years of commitment to one organization is a very special accomplishment. In March of 1953, Charles “Chuck“ Steele got out of the U.S. Army and in April of 1953 he joined the American Legion Post 117 […]
Farm Bureau celebrates National Ag Week, March 21–27
submitted by Kathleen Siler, Washtenaw County Farm Bureau Washtenaw County Farm Bureau (WCFB) will join countless other organizations across the country to celebrate agriculture’s important role in daily life as part of National Ag Week, March 21–27, and Ag Day on Tuesday, March 21. The theme for this 50-year Anniversary is Agriculture: Growing a Climate […]
WCSO January – February 2023 report of police services in the village
provided by Washtenaw County Office of the Sheriff During the month of January 2023 there were 166 calls for service. During this time, 105 traffic stops were made, resulting in 37 citations. There were no significant incidents to note during the month of January that posed a risk to the general public or were noteworthy […]
