Make and take your own ‘ceme-terrarium‘ at the library
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library On Wednesday, October 23, 2024, Manchester District Library (MDL) invites you to make your own mini cemetery in a terrarium. Will yours be a place of nightmares from a Stephen King novel or a quiet place for peaceful, eternal rest? Either way, bring home a completely unique piece […]
Michigan needs doctors more than ever. More medical schools haven’t helped
by Ron French & Robin Erb (Bridge Michigan) Dr. Jake Ottenhoff answered the phone as he was walking into an emergency room to begin his shift. The fact that he’s in Charlottesville, Va., instead of Detroit says a lot about Michigan’s doctor shortage. The 31-year-old grew up in Grosse Pointe and married a fellow Michigander. He attended […]
Primary-care doctor shortages cut deep in Michigan’s underserved areas
by Robin Erb & Ron French (Bridge Michigan) SEBEWAING — As 16-month-old Ada babbled happily to a blood pressure squeeze bulb, Emily Chumbler was talking about Michigan’s doctor shortage problem — specifically, her own. The hint of a baby bump had begun to show on Chumbler’s slender frame, a physical reminder of her need for good […]
A decade after Flint, feds require nationwide lead pipe removal
by Kelly House (Bridge Michigan) Michigan communities and others nationwide have a decade to remove lead-containing pipes from their drinking water systems under a landmark federal rule finalized Tuesday. The rule also lowers the allowable limit for lead in drinking water from 15 parts per billion (ppb) to 10 ppb and requires water testing in […]
WAVE expands door-to-door services and hours!
from Western-Washtenaw Area Value Express The Western-Washtenaw Area Value Express (WAVE) is excited to announce the expansion of our Door-to-Door service area starting October 1, 2024. The expanded service will now include the townships of Grass Lake, Waterloo, Putnam, and Unadilla, as well as the villages of Pinckney and Grass Lake, making it easier than […]
Electric buses, literacy, and more: Manchester Community Schools awarded multiple state grants
by Sara Swanson If you’ve heard about Manchester Community Schools receiving a state grant recently, it was probably that the schools received a grant to replace three old diesel buses with three new EV buses and charging stations. In fact, attendees to last Friday’s varsity football game may have taken the opportunity to tour an […]
Older adults and caregivers facing transportation challenges wanted for feedback session
submitted by Melissa Licavoli, Manchester Community Resource Center Feonix Mobility Rising, a nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing transportation solutions, is calling on older adults and caregivers in western Washtenaw to share their experiences and insights on local transportation challenges. The organization will host a community feedback session on November 1 from 11:30am to 1pm at […]
Fundraiser supports your back AND Manchester Schools
submitted by Jenna Kezelian, Band Director, Manchester Jr/Sr High School If you or someone you know is looking to replace a bed in your home, now is the time. Manchester Music is excited to announce it will be hosting a one-day Mattress Fundraiser on Saturday, November 2, from 10am to 5pm. For that one day, […]
Photos: Scarecrows take up residence in downtown Manchester!
Photos by Sara Swanson Manchester businesses and organizations were given the opportunity to put up a scarecrow on one of the 25 light poles downtown.
Manchester Township Fire Department urges residents to make sure their smoke alarms are working
submitted by Jeff Mann, Manchester Township Fire Department The Manchester Township Fire Department is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®)—the official sponsor of Fire Prevention WeekTM (FPWTM) for more than 100 years—to promote this year’s FPW campaign, “Smoke alarms: Make them work for you!TM” The campaign works to educate everyone about the […]
