Come discover your natural world at the Eddy Discovery Center in September
submitted by Patrick Muldoon, Waterloo Natural History Association Program Coordinator The Gerald E. Eddy Discovery Center is located at 17030 Bush Rd, Chelsea, Mich., just 10 minutes north of Sharon Township, in the Waterloo Recreation Area. Public programs for September 2024 are sponsored by the Waterloo Natural History Association. Advanced reservations are required for all […]
Businesses fear worst from Michigan’s new sick time law. Will lawmakers act?
by Paula Gardner & Jordyn Hermani (Bridge Michigan) Michigan is readying an expanded paid sick time law that will cover nearly all employees in the state and become one of the most sweeping in the nation when it takes effect early next year. To worker advocates, the changes resulting from a recent court ruling are long overdue and will help the […]
A vexing to-do list for Michigan’s Gretchen Whitmer
by Anna Clark, ProPublica (Bridge Michigan) With a conspicuous presence this week at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago and a bestselling new memoir, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is celebrated as an ascending leader — someone who won over a decidedly purple state in 2018 by promoting commonsense solutions to issues affecting millions of people. Former House […]
The latest COVID-19 vaccine is rolling out. Here’s what you need to know
by Daniel Schoenherr (Bridge Michigan) Michigan residents will have access to a new COVID-19 vaccine soon. The new vaccine more effectively fights the newest variants of the virus, said Lori Schrader, Washtenaw County’s immunization coordinator. The newest jabs will be available ahead of the relaunch of a U.S. Department of Health and Human Services free […]
Service of thanksgiving held to honor Whelan’s return to US
by Marsha Chartrand It was a warm, sunny Thursday in Manchester when the faithful of the community gathered to give thanks and praise for the return of Paul Whelan, unlawfully detained in Russia for 5 1/2 years, to his family here in the US. His parents, Ed and Rosemary, of Manchester Township, had left for […]
Schulte is back on the move — this time, to Paris!
by Marsha Chartrand Thirty-five years ago, Paul Schulte was in a serious car accident that left him paralyzed. It could have been devastating for him, but as his mother-in-law, Bonnie Greenwald, says, “There’s not a victim bone in his body.” He learned about wheelchair basketball, and that was all it took. As soon as he […]
Fair wraps up with lots of smiles and laughter
by Marsha Chartrand “I have been on the board for 21 years and every year it proves to be just as rewarding as in the past,” says Angie Schaible. “It’s a lot of work (and we do need more volunteers!), but when you see all of the smiling faces and the laughs from everyone, it […]
Manchester Township discusses planning issues, trail completion
submitted by Sybil Kolon All board members were present at the August 13 board meeting. Also present were fire chief Bill Scully; planning commissioners Carl Werner and Mike Walter; and a few other members of the public. During public comment, a resident noted there had been a speed limit sign posted at the west edge […]
Rec soccer season set to begin
submitted by Tracey Hittle It’s time to gear up for soccer season! Registration for Manchester Soccer Association’s Fall Rec Soccer is OPEN! The season starts September 21 and runs through October 26. There are three coed age divisions: U5 Little Kickers (birth years 2020–2021), U7 (birth years 2018–2019), and U9 (birth years 2016–2017). Don’t hesitate […]
Annual fall tree and native plant sale going on now
submitted by the WCCD Your yards and gardens will thank you next spring for planting this fall, with help from Washtenaw County’s Conservation District’s annual Fall Tree & Native Plant Sale. While the early blooms of spring remind us to plant in the cool moist soils, fall is a great opportunity to grow your native […]
