After local pushback, Michigan Dems seek state oversight of green energy
by Ron French (Bridge Michigan) State Democratic leaders hope to muzzle the battles at local township boards that have often throttled Michigan’s green energy efforts by moving control of the siting of energy projects to the state’s Public Service Commission. House Majority Floor Leader Rep. Abraham Aiyash, D-Hamtramck, told Bridge Michigan Monday he plans to […]
5 things to know as Michigan COVID cases rise into the fall
by Robin Erb (Bridge Michigan) As summer winds down, it seems increasingly clear that another kind of season is just ahead: COVID. Heading toward its fourth autumn in Michigan, the virus behind COVID-19 which is now linked to nearly 39,000 deaths in Michigan seemingly has snapped into seasonal rhythms, with cases and hospitalizations on the […]
Over 80,000 Michigan residents lost Medicaid benefits in first month
by Janelle D. James (Bridge Michigan) More than 80,500 Michigan residents lost Medicaid coverage in the first full monthly accounting of Medicaid re-enrollment efforts in the state, which amounts to 37 percent of those scheduled to re-enroll in June, according to the latest data from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. The vast […]
Broadband internet information for rural residents of Manchester Township
submitted by Kim Thompson, Manchester Township Treasurer If you haven’t heard, residents of rural Manchester Township will have access to high-speed internet by the end of this year. This was made possible through our Township’s membership on the Broadband Task Force and Washtenaw County’s commitment to use a portion of their American Rescue Act funding in […]
Sharon Church’s annual scrap metal drive
submitted by Sharon United Methodist Church We are thrilled to announce that Sharon Church’s highly anticipated annual scrap metal drive will take place on September 9 and 16 from 9am to 3pm. This event not only benefits our local community but also contributes to the ongoing mission work of Sharon Church. Gather up your unwanted […]
Manchester Fair livestock auction results
submitted by Denise Blumenauer, Manchester Community Fair Manchester Community Fair livestock auction buyers included Amcor, Bob and Lisa Blumenauer, Boullion Sales, Brian Kunzelman, C & S Lawncare, Cadillac Asphalt, Charles and Kara Hieber, Charlie Stephens, Chelsea Lumber, Chemical Solutions, Dave and Sue Kempher, Diuble Equipment, Duvall Farms, Eagle Valley Ag Advisors, Elite Construction, ER Lawn […]
Time to register for fall recreational soccer
submitted by Tracey Hittle, VP of Recreational Soccer, Manchester Soccer Association Soccer season is just around the corner, and registration for Manchester Soccer Association’s Fall Rec Soccer is open! The season starts September 23 and runs through November 4. There are three coed age divisions: U5 Little Kickers (birth years 2019–2020), U7 (birth years 2017–2018), and […]
MUMC holding Community Picnic to welcome new pastor
submitted by Jody Sharrow, church administrator, Manchester United Methodist Church Manchester United Methodist Church cordially invites the community to welcome our new pastor, Reverend Susan Hitts, to Manchester at a picnic on September 10, 2023, from noon to 2pm. This free picnic will serve hot dogs, chips, brownies, and other picnic goodies. Feel free to […]
Volunteer workdays scheduled at Sharon Hills Preserve
by Sara Swanson Legacy Land Conservancy has scheduled their fall 2023 volunteer workdays with three days scheduled for Sharon Hills Nature Preserve. They are looking for volunteers to help remove the invasive species autumn olive on Friday, October 6, from 10am to noon; Friday, October 13, from 10am to noon; and Saturday, October 14, from 10am […]
Representative Dingell visits Manchester farms
by Sara Swanson Last week, U.S. Representative Debbie Dingell visited three Manchester-area farms — Tantré Farm, Horning Family Farms, and Fusilier Farms — as part of a tour of farms in her district. On visiting farms in the Manchester area, she stated, “Western Washtenaw has many farmers, and understanding their businesses, their concerns, their needs, […]
