Days after storms, thousands still without power. That’s the norm in Michigan
by Justin A. Hinkley (Bridge Michigan) More than 70,000 Michigan utility customers remained without power on Friday, six days after a massive ice storm in the north and 10 tornadoes to the south downed scores of power lines and knocked out electricity for more than 300,000 customers. While the state’s top energy regulator said he’d never seen such a storm, long […]
Trump reverses cuts to Great Lakes lamprey program, but uncertainty remains
by Kelly House (Bridge Michigan) Efforts to quell the Great Lakes sea lamprey invasion will continue this year — albeit more than a month behind schedule — after the Trump administration reversed a spate of firings that had imperiled the program. The news came as a relief to Great Lakes fish advocates, who say annually […]
Designs needed for canoe and kayak race T-shirt
by Sara Swanson The 59th Annual River Raisin Canoe and Kayak Race is just around the corner on May 18 this year. Organizers have launched a design contest for this year’s race T-shirt design. The winner will receive a free T-shirt and a $50 gift certificate to the local business of their choice. The design […]
Manchester High School senior Laura Blair receives DAR Good Citizen Award
submitted by Denise Frost, Historian, Sarah Caswell Angell Chapter, National Society of Daughters of the American Revolution Manchester High School senior Laura Blair has been given the 2024–2025 DAR Good Citizen Award by the Sarah Angell Caswell Chapter of the National Society of Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR). Selected by her school’s faculty, Laura […]
Pick up free seeds from the seed library at the MDL!
by Sara Swanson After being packed away for the winter months, the seed library is once again set up for self-service in the vestibule of the Manchester District Library (MDL), available whenever the library is open: Monday through Thursday, 10am to 8pm; Friday, 10am to 6pm; and Saturday, 10am to 2pm. The MDL is located […]
The Shakespeare Club considers glass
submitted by Joan Gaughan, Shakespeare Club Right now, instead of looking through your window, look at it. As Franci van der Schalie shared with the Shakespeare Club at its meeting on March 11, the glass in our windows, windshields, drinking cups, cookware, telescopes — such as the Webb and Hubble as well as the Hale […]
Easter basket–making event at Worth Repeating
submitted by Joy Matthews Hop on in to Worth Repeating and register to make a special Easter basket for your child, parent, or a loved one. Each basket will cost $12 and will be filled with your choice of merchandise from Worth Repeating, and includes clear wrap and ribbon for a bow. You may also […]
MAHS to host geology of Manchester presentation
submitted by Kathleen Feldkamp Graddy, Manchester Area Historical Society Ever wonder why some areas have hills, lakes, wetlands, and other areas do not? The Manchester Area Historical Society will present a program titled The Role of Geology in Shaping the Surface of the Manchester Area at their regular monthly meeting on April 10 at 7pm at […]
Firearm deaths overall & firearm homicides in Washtenaw decreased in 2024, firearm suicide numbers remain consistent
from Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office and Washtenaw County Health Department The Washtenaw County Health Department is releasing a new 2024 Firearm Death Report on local firearm deaths. Firearm death rates in the county decreased from 2023 to 2024. “This report shows a promising decrease in local firearm deaths,” says Juan Luis Marquez, MD, MPH, Washtenaw County Health Department […]
After school art at the library: tie-dye shoelaces
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Manchester District Library will have supplies to upgrade your shoes with customized laces. Learn new ways to lace your sneakers by creating unique styles on Friday, April 11, at 3:30pm, in the upstairs lounge. Materials provided; recommended for ages 5–18. Stop by the library or visit the event calendar for […]
