As Michigan election nears, some apprehension over strife at polls
by Ron French & Jonathan Oosting (Bridge Michigan) No one knows what to expect on Election Day in Michigan. Democratic Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson recently warned of possible “violence and disruption” on Nov. 8 and beyond. Her Republican opponent, Kristina Karamo, claimed Benson and Democrats will spend Election Day trying to “suppress” Republican poll […]
More Michigan parents opt to skip school vaccines for their children
by Robin Erb & Isabel Lohman (Bridge Michigan) The number of Michigan parents seeking school vaccination waivers for their children continues to grow — with rates nearly as high by the end of 2021 as they were in 2014, the year before the state began mandating “education” sessions with vaccine-reluctant parents. In four Michigan counties […]
1-in-10 people in U.S. over 65 has dementia, U-M study finds
by Robin Erb One in ten people aged 65 and older has dementia, according to a new national study that builds on long-time research at the University of Michigan. Another 22% of study subjects had a mild cognitive impairment, according to the study, published Monday in the Journal of the American Medical Association’s Neurology publication. […]
Frost kills off flies that had spread virus among local deer herd
by Marsha Chartrand Epizootic hemorrhagic disease (EHD) is an acute, infectious, and often fatal viral disease of some wild ruminants, in particular deer. This malady is characterized by extensive hemorrhages and has been responsible for significant deaths in deer herds in Michigan over the past few years. Recently, Ken Beasley, who lives near the Bridgewater/Freedom […]
Beauty by Kellie Dawna expands services
by Marsha Chartrand There is exciting news at Beauty By Kellie Dawna, in the Main Street Suites on the upper level of Comerica Bank. Jill VonH Nails has been working part time in Kellie’s studio since January but now will be moving to Manchester full time starting November 1. Her new hours will be Monday, […]
Christmas in the Village lighting contest
by Marsha Chartrand If you haven’t already got your plans made for decorating your home for Christmas, you may want to get started. Because the stakes are higher this year than ever before! There’s only about a month to register for this year’s Christmas in the Village (CIV) 2022 Holiday Light Display Contest! This popular […]
Regular season ends for Dutchmen with 30–7 loss to Reading
by Marsha Chartrand A warm, beautiful fall night set an outstanding stage for the clash of two storied high school programs, Manchester vs. Reading, on Friday night for the Big 8 Crossover game. “Reading High School is among the best high school programs in the state, and their stadium is a throwback to community high […]
WCSO September 2022 report of police services in the village
submitted by Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office During the month of September, there were 175 calls for service. During this time, 101 traffic stops were made, resulting in 25 citations. Noteworthy events in Manchester Village during last month include: On September 17, a Collaboration Deputy responded to the 500 block of Adrian Street for report of […]
Michigan warns absentee ballots deluge may delay Nov. 8 election results
by Mike Wilkinson (Bridge Michigan) Michigan officials are warning the results of the Nov. 8 election may not be known for a full day because of a huge volume of absentee ballots. Jack Rollow, chief external affairs officer for the Michigan Secretary of State’s office, said Tuesday the volume will make it hard for all […]
Michigan court scuttles new election challenger rules; Benson to appeal
by Lauren Gibbons (Bridge Michigan) A Michigan judge has invalidated new rules intended to regulate the behavior of challengers and poll watchers at the Nov. 8 election, finding that Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson overstepped her authority. Court of Claims Judge Brock Swartzle this week found that the Bureau of Elections, which is overseen by […]
