Michigan Democrats eye hate crime reform, look to add LGBTQ protections
by Yue Stella Yu (Bridge Michigan) After adding LGBTQ protections to the state’s anti-discrimination law, Michigan Democrats are eying the next area of civil rights reform: Hate crime laws. A trio of Democratic lawmakers, along with Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel, introduced legislation Wednesday morning to expand the definition of a hate crime in state law, […]
Obituary: Gerald Zeller
Gerald K. Zeller, an Air Force veteran, passed away peacefully May 1, 2023, at home at the age of 74. He is survived by his loving wife, Ethel; children, Michelle (Brian) Price of Stockbridge, Gregory Zeller of Flat Rock, and Gwen Zeller of Flat Rock; brothers, Blaich Zeller and Bryce (Ann) Zeller; sisters, Darlene Newport […]
Manchester Township discusses future planning, blight, and road conditions
by Sybil Kolon All board members were present at the April 11 township board meeting. Also present was fire chief Bill Scully; Georgia Frost from Rep. Debbie Dingell’s office; Shannon Beeman, county commissioner; and several other members of the public. Georgia Frost is a field representative for U.S. Representative Dingell and came to let the […]
Library to host a Manchester family paint party
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library The Manchester District Library is excited to host Paint Parties To Go for all-ages painting fun on Saturday, April 29. This guided painting project will begin at 10:30am in the Village Room at 912 City Rd. No previous painting experience is required. Participants can choose either an 11” […]
Road Commission begins working in Manchester area
Washtenaw County Road Commission’s scheduled roadwork during the coming week includes anticipated dust control on unpaved primary and local roads in Freedom Township. The work will involve intermittent lane restrictions during the weeks of April 24 and May 1. No closures or detours are anticipated. All schedules are subject to change due to weather […]
Digital Dislocators perform well in World Competition
submitted by Caiden and Daniella Kippnick It was an incredibly rewarding and exciting season for the Manchester High School Robotics Team #6081, The Digital Dislocators. First and foremost, the team would like to extend an enormous thank you to all of our sponsors, the school, and the overwhelming generosity from the community supporting us in […]
Lawmakers aim to phase out dry-cleaning chemical with a dirty reputation
by Kelly House (Bridge Michigan) Some of the dirtiest sites in Michigan are connected to businesses that pride themselves on getting your clothes sparkling clean. Now, a bill in the Legislature aims to phase out a dry-cleaning solvent that gets stains out of sport coats, but has caused contamination that poses a health threat and […]
Michigan county eyed criminal ordinance for books. Librarians fought back
by Ron French (Bridge Michigan) A statewide network of librarians thwarted a proposed ordinance in Cass County on Tuesday that sought to criminalize the distribution of sexually “explicit” library books to children. In a 24-hour political blitzkrieg, librarians and library supporters forced the board of commissioners in this conservative Southwest Michigan county to — at […]
Seduction, train drunkenness and more still illegal in Michigan
by Lauren Gibbons (Bridge Michigan) Maybe you’ve been tipsy on a train, or opted for a topless tan. Maybe you’ve taken the Lord’s name in vain, or disturbed someone “in the quiet and peaceable pursuit of his lawful occupation.” Even Michigan’s most stand-up citizens have probably run afoul of an archaic state law at one […]
