Ice safety tips — with weather variations, pay attention before venturing onto the ice
submitted by Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office The Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) Marine Safety Section reminds people to be aware of ice conditions before they travel onto a frozen body of water. Before venturing onto the ice, tell someone where you are going and when you expect to be back. Relaying your plan can help […]
Obituary: Nathan Wayne Frey
Nathan “Nate” Wayne Frey, 43, formerly of Jackson, recently of Dewey, Arizona, passed away December 22, 2022 in Dewey, Arizona. Nate’s family and friends will gather Monday, January 16, 2023 from 4 – 7pm at Eineder Funeral Homes – Michigan Center Chapel (820 Fifth Street, Michigan Center). His funeral mass will be held on Tuesday, […]
Local shop ranked on online platform
Anthro Apothecary, a Tecumseh, Michigan, store owned by Michaela Holdridge, has been named a “Top Shop“ on Faire Wholesale Marketplace. This rating is given to only the top performing stores on the platform and is a testament to the exceptional quality and selection of products offered at Anthro Apothecary. “We are thrilled to be recognized […]
Meet Michigan’s new lawmakers: They’re younger, more educated, less diverse
by Lauren Gibbons (Bridge Michigan) A few months ago, they were local government officials, nurses, teachers, veterans, real-estate agents, farmers, and business owners. Starting this month, they’ll officially represent their communities in the Legislature, and they’re a force to be reckoned with. Nearly half of the House of Representatives — 54 of 110 members — are new […]
Sen. Debbie Stabenow, a force in politics, to retire. Who may run in 2024?
by Jonathan Oosting (Bridge Michigan) U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow, a political trailblazer and longtime force in Michigan, announced Tuesday that she will not seek re-election and will instead leave Congress when her term ends in two years. In a statement, the Lansing Democrat said she was “inspired by a new generation of leaders” to “pass […]
Audit: Michigan unemployment agency still struggles with COVID-era claims
by Paula Gardner (Bridge Michigan) Years of problems within Michigan’s embattled Unemployment Insurance Agency (UIA) continued into 2022, a new state audit revealed Friday, as the agency continued to be challenged by massive oversight gaps that peaked with the surge in claims after the pandemic hit in spring 2020. The state’s latest audit — the fourth in a series — focused […]
Will Manchester create its own police department?
by Marsha Chartrand It has been nearly 40 years since the Village of Manchester first contracted with the Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) to provide police services for the village. Prior to that time, there was a Manchester Police Department, that was headquartered in the village offices that were then located in the old village […]
“It’s all about building relationships”
by Marsha Chartrand As an Edward Jones financial advisor, Colleen Newton has many responsibilities to her clients. Sometimes, it’s answering a simple question about an IRA or annuities. Sometimes it’s a more complex question about when is the optimal time to retire, or how to consider distributing assets at end of life. It all takes […]
WCSO: November 2022 report of police services in the village
from Washtenaw County Sheriff Office During the month of November, there were 150 calls for service. During that time, 87 traffic stops were made, resulting in 59 citations. Noteworthy events in Manchester Village during November include: On Nov. 3, a Collaboration Deputy was dispatched to the 200 block of Auburn Street for a report of […]
Come discover your natural world at the Waterloo Recreation Area
submitted by Waterloo Natural History Association Public programs for January 2023 held at the Eddy Discover Center, 17030 Bush Road, Chelsea, are sponsored by the Waterloo Natural History Association. Advanced reservations are requested for all indoor programs. To make reservations call the Discovery Center at 734-475-3170. Programs are presented at the Eddy Discovery Center at […]
