Obituary: Glenn Edward Hlavka
Glenn Edward Hlavka, 65, passed away June 4, 2023. He was born on June 10, 1957, in Tecumseh, Michigan, to Richard and Lillian (Adams) Hlavka Sr. Glenn was employed by Johnson Controls and Mid-America for many years. Glenn loved the outdoors, especially hunting in the U.P.; fishing in Canada; and trapshooting. He was a longtime […]
Public notice: Bridgewater Township
TOWNSHIP OF BRIDGEWATER ORDINANCE NO. 73 OFF ROAD VEHICLES ORDINANCE An ordinance for the purpose of authorizing and regulating the operation of Off Road Vehicles (ORV’s) on the roads in Bridgewater Township, in Washtenaw County for the purpose of providing penalties for the violation thereof, and for the distribution of public funds resulting from those […]
Public notice: Bridgewater Township
BRIDGEWATER TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING SYNOPSIS 1-Jun-23 The regular monthly meeting of the Bridgewater Township Board of Trustees was called to order by Supervisor Fromhart at 7:01 p.m. Five board members were present (quorum) with 2 citizens in attendance. Board heard citizen participation. The board approved the 4-May-23 meeting minutes as amended. The board approved […]
Public notice: Manchester Township
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Manchester Township Planning Commission will hold a public hearing at the Manchester Township Hall Board Room, located at 275 South Macomb St., Manchester, MI 48158, on June 29 , 2023, at 7:30 pm for the purpose of receiving public comment on proposed amendments to the […]
Public notice: Manchester Township
MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Manchester Township Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing at the Manchester Township Hall Board Room, located at 275 South Macomb Street, Manchester, MI 48158, on June 29, 2023, at 6:30 pm. The purpose of this hearing is to receive public […]
Michigan bills would give farmers ‘right to repair’ tractors, equipment
by Ashley Zhou (Bridge Michigan) Farmers at Faist Farms in Jackson County were planting their annual corn crop this spring when their John Deere tractor ground to a halt, displaying an error code. Hoping to diagnose the problem, Jacob Faist pulled out the manual and looked up the code. But the manual simply said to […]
‘Hands-free’ distracted driving law takes effect June 30 in Michigan
by Lauren Gibbons (Bridge Michigan) PLYMOUTH — Starting this summer, Michigan drivers will have to put down their phones while behind the wheel or risk a ticket. On Wednesday, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed legislation making Michigan the 26th state to enact a “hands-free” distracted driving law, which bars motorists from driving while holding cell phones […]
How a tiny U.P. school became a national model for Native American education
by Ron French (Bridge Michigan) WATERSMEET—Three out of four students enrolled at the Watersmeet Township School are Native American, but there were days in the very recent past when you wouldn’t know it. Sixty percent of children from the Lac Vieux Desert Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians tribe were deemed chronically absent during the 2021-22 school […]
With 80 years between them, two alumni reflect on Manchester High School, life experiences
submitted by Julie Trolz Ashley, Manchester High School Alumni Association, Class of 1973 Reno Feldkamp graduated from Manchester High School in 1943. Caiden Kippnick is graduating from Manchester High School in 2023. Reno is 98 and Caiden is 17. The Class of 1943 had 33 students, while the Class of 2023 has 76 students. Eighty […]
Manchester High School Class 2023 graduates!
by Sara Swanson On Sunday, June 4, at 2pm Manchester Jr/Sr High School (MHS) held its graduation ceremony at the athletic complex. Principal Wendy Bridges gave the welcome address. The National Anthem was performed by the MHS band, which was conducted by graduating senior and drum major Logan Kippnick, and the MHS choir, which was […]
