Michigan farmer suicide help may be endangered by state funding snub
by Ron French, Bridge Michigan Counseling and suicide prevention efforts for Michigan farmers would shrink by more than half next year if proposed state budgets are adopted. Farmers have one of the highest rates of suicide in Michigan and the nation. The state has $112,000 to fight the crisis for four years, but that money […]
Corewell Health drops gender-affirming care for minors amid federal crackdown
Editor’s note: This story was originally published by Bridge Michigan (bridgemi.com), a nonprofit and nonpartisan news organization. To get regular coverage from Bridge Michigan, sign up for a free Bridge Michigan newsletter here (https://bit.ly/BridgeMichiganNewsletter).” by Eli Newman, Bridge Michigan Corewell Health is now the second major health care system in Michigan to confirm it has discontinued gender-affirming care for […]
Michigan politicians say they face growing threats after Charlie Kirk shooting
Editor’s note: This story was originally published by Bridge Michigan (bridgemi.com), a nonprofit and nonpartisan news organization. To get regular coverage from Bridge Michigan, sign up for a free Bridge Michigan newsletter here (https://bit.ly/BridgeMichiganNewsletter).” by Jordyn Hermani, Bridge Michigan LANSING — Two Michigan lawmakers say they’ve faced death threats after what they call an out-of-context photo circulated online showing […]
Photos: Ribbon cutting precedes first home football game in newly renovated stadium!
by Sara Swanson Last Friday evening, superintendent Steve Head, and school board members Michael Tindall, Jennifer Caszatt, and Sandra Wiitala attended the athletic complex ribbon cutting ceremony before the first home football game of the season. The football players themselves cut the ribbon. The renovations, which included improvements to the track and field area, a […]
Local company’s generous donation benefits CRC food pantry and Weekend Kids Meal Program
submitted by Carol Wotring, Executive Director, Manchester Community Resource Center The employees of Amcor in Manchester recently demonstrated the true spirit of community giving through an impressive food drive that collected essential items for local families in need. The company-wide effort resulted in 180 pounds of donations to support the Manchester Community Resource Center’s food […]
Manchester Township Summer Taxes due date coming up
submitted by Kim Thompson, treasurer, Manchester Township Summer property taxes for Manchester Township are due no later than September 15. After September 15th, there is an interest penalty fee that will be charged. Payments are posted as received, not the date to which the check is written or postmarked. Many residents have been experiencing slow […]
Library’s popular weekly events continue this fall
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Three popular ongoing programs carry on into the fall every week at Manchester District Library (MDL). Family Story Time continues with Miss Abby, Mr. Joe, and special guest readers presenting stories, music, and hands-on activities. This weekly event for the littlest readers is offered every Tuesday at 11am […]
You can check agricultural & conservation tools out for free from the Washtenaw Tool Bank Collective
submitted by Alexa Tedeschi, Washtenaw County Conservation District In addition to the Washtenaw County Conservation District’s fall plant sales, the Washtenaw Tool Bank Collective offers various conservation tools and equipment to get your fall planting projects done successfully and efficiently. The Washtenaw Tool Bank Collective is a partnership with Washtenaw County Conservation District (WCCD) and […]
Save-the-date: Manchester Talks! continues this fall
submitted by Manchester Voices Indivisible After a well received Flag Day event – Manchester Talks! – a Community Kitchen Table continues this fall as a monthly series of conversations, presentations, and workshops. The Manchester Talks! series kicks off this September 27th with a free workshop from 1 to 4pm titled ‘Depolarizing Within’ presented by Braver […]
WCRC to close Bethel Church Rd for culvert replacement
Tuesday, Sep 9, 2025 update from WCRC: the road will be closed overnight due to a communication line being hit. submitted by WCRC On Monday, September 8, 2025, the Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) will close Bethel Church Rd between Steinbach Rd and Parker Rd in Freedom Township during daytime hours for a culvert replacement. […]
