For Ann Arbor water managers, ongoing battle to keep toxic chemicals at bay
ANN ARBOR – Brian Steglitz and his staff had only recently gotten a handle on the last surprise contaminant to threaten Ann Arbor’s drinking water system when the call came in about another. A plume of industrial wastewater, thought to be tainted with toxic hexavalent chromium, had entered the Huron River last August after spilling […]
Federal COVID relief aid to schools will dry up soon. Are districts ready?
by Koby Levin and Ethan Bakuli, Chalkbeat Detroit (for Bridge Michigan) For the past couple of years, the Detroit Public Schools Community District has been able to tap its share of federal COVID relief aid to fund after-school enrichment programs that help students recover from learning lost during the pandemic. But those funds will soon […]
New flexible seating offers options for first graders
by Marsha Chartrand What’s worse than a wiggly class of first graders who are stuck sitting in straight-back chairs? Probably a classroom with a majority (14, to be exact) of wiggly little boys who are stuck sitting in straight-back chairs! That’s what new first-grade teacher Ms. Deidre LaPointe was faced with during her first weeks […]
Another great season for Manchester wrestling
submitted by Coach Steve Vlcek It’s been another great year for our High School wrestling team, as we finished out our league with a 7–0 record in duals and then won the League tournament by 40 points. We had five League Champions: at 106, Onyx Ostrum took home first with two first-period pins. At 113, […]
Valentine’s Day, with a little help from friends
by Marsha Chartrand It’s the most wonderful time of the year for the floral industry as so many of us are rushing out to purchase beautiful flowers and plants for our loved ones for Valentine’s Day. The helpers at Manchester’s own Flower Garden are making sure that your arrangement is special and just as you […]
Yellow ribbons expanding around Manchester to support Whelan family
by Marsha Chartrand More Manchester-area folks are finding yellow ribbons at local businesses to help them remember, honor, and support Paul Whelan in his quest for a release from Russian imprisonment. Paul’s sister, Elizabeth Whelan, will be returning to Washington, D.C., this week to continue advocating for Paul in hopes of getting some updates on […]
Manchester Township winter taxes due on February 14
submitted by Kim Thompson, Manchester Township Treasurer Winter property taxes are due no later than Tuesday, February 14. After that date, there is an interest penalty fee that will be charged. Payments are posted as received not the date on which the check is written or postmarked. Many residents have been experiencing slow mail delivery; […]
Would you like to buy some Girl Scout Cookies?
by Marsha Chartrand For all the fans of Girl Scout cookies, there is good news! Girl Scout Cookie sales have started in the Manchester area as of this weekend. Have you been dreaming about the creamy chocolate, peanut butter, and crunchy cookie of the Tagalongs or the cool burst of mint combined with smooth chocolate […]
American 1 Credit Union announces 2023 scholarship availability for high school seniors
On February 10, American 1 Credit Union pledged $16,000 to the Community Involvement Scholarship Program to 16 high school students in 2023. Since the inception of the American 1 Scholarship Program in 2004, American 1 has provided $224K in scholarships to 224 students. American 1’s Skip-a-Pay program funds the scholarship program. The credit union allows […]
WCRC imposes early seasonal weight restrictions
submitted by the Washtenaw County Road Commission The Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) has announced its County-wide seasonal weight restrictions, effective February 8 until further notice. Seasonal weight restrictions have been in effect since Wednesday, February 8, 2023. A subsequent advisory will be issued when they are suspended. Most of the roadways under the Washtenaw […]
