Michigan Democrats in no rush to prioritize ‘fixing the damn roads’
by Lauren Gibbons (Bridge Michigan) Michigan’s infrastructure is in bad shape, and recent estimates suggest the state’s roads, bridges, water systems and transit are only getting costlier to fix. But at least for now, the state’s Democratic leadership — including the governor who rode into office on a promise to “fix the damn roads” — […]
Wastewater Collection project could get new life with federal appropriations
by Marsha Chartrand In the March 6 article about the new Headworks project now under way at the Manchester Wastewater Treatment Plant, Wastewater Treatment Supervisor Thomas Thompson explained how this particular project got brought forward for immediate action, while further improvements to accommodate future growth in the Village’s wastewater system, particularly west of the River […]
FIRST Robotics Team making plans for Canoe Race
by Marsha Chartrand Members of the FIRST Robotics Team attended the Village Council meeting last Monday night to obtain permission to hold Manchester’s 57th annual River Raisin Canoe Race on May 21, 2023. This will be the first official year of sponsorship for the Robotics team with the Canoe Race and the team members were […]
Meet Brittany Kuhnle, new Village Clerk
by Marsha Chartrand When it became evident in early March that the Village of Manchester was going to need to find two people to work in the front office, an all-out search for replacements for long-time employees Julie Schaible and Jessica Kraft began. Because these specialized positions need people with unique skills, Village Manager Michael […]
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 […]
