Police reform going nowhere fast in Michigan, despite Patrick Lyoya death
by Lauren Gibbons (Bridge Michigan) Police reform remains stalled in Michigan, despite increased demands for change following the death of a Black motorist this month by a Grand Rapids police officer. Activists say the need for legislation is evident after a police officer shot Patrick Lyoya in the back of the head on April 4 […]
Public notice: Bridgewater Township
BRIDGEWATER TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING SYNOPSIS 7-Apr-22 The regular monthly meeting of the Bridgewater Township Board of Trustees was called to order by Supervisor Fromhart at 7:06 p.m. Four board members were present (quorum) with 1 citizen in attendance. Citizen participation made comments about shared driveways. Board approved the 3-Mar-22 meeting minutes as amended. […]
Michigan climate plan calls for EV incentives, faster renewable transition
by Kelly House (Bridge Michigan) Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s administration on Thursday released its roadmap to statewide carbon neutrality, calling for electric vehicle incentives, stronger renewable energy targets for the energy sector, job training to prepare workers for the post-combustion economy, and other efforts to wean Michigan off fossil fuels by 2050. The plan stems from Whitmer’s […]
Lansing and other police agencies rethink value of ‘minor’ traffic stops
by Ted Roelofs (Bridge Michigan) In July 2020, Lansing police were told they could no longer pull over motorists solely for minor traffic violations, such as a cracked tail light or an ornament hanging from a mirror. The department, apparently the only one in Michigan to do so, joined police agencies in other parts of the country, […]
Weeks before closure, Whitmer aims to save Michigan Palisades nuclear plant
by Kelly House (Bridge Michigan) With weeks to go before the planned closure of Michigan’s Palisades nuclear power plant, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is making a last-ditch effort to keep it open in the name of jobs and clean energy. Whitmer on Wednesday alerted U.S. Energy Secretary and former Michigan governor Jennifer Granholm that Michigan wants a cut of […]
All-you-can-eat pancake dinner
Manchester Community Schools is holding a King Pancake Night/All-you-can-eat Pancake Dinner fundraiser on April 27 at the Junior/Senior High School from 5 to 7 pm. The price is $6 per person with 3 years and under free, and includes pancakes, sausage, and milk. Pre-purchase tickets at https://manchester.revtrak.net/ (click on Riverside Intermediate, then click on Pancake […]
MHS to present spring musical
In their first full musical since 2019, the Manchester Thespian Society will be performing “Fractured Fairytale: The Playsical” on Friday, April 29 at 7 pm, Saturday, April 30 at 7 pm, and Sunday, May 1 at 2 pm in the High School auditorium. Tickets are $12 or $10 for seniors, students and school staff, and […]
Registration open for 2022 community-wide garage sale
Registration is now open for the Manchester Community Garage Sale, which will be held July 22–23, 2022, from 8am to 4pm. Registration is $12. Registered individuals will receive a number after registration/payment, which must be included on all signs. Registration will include advertisement, listing in the community brochure/map, an online interactive map, and directional sign […]
Avian flu confirmed in Washtenaw County birds
submitted by the Washtenaw County Health Department Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 has been confirmed in birds in Washtenaw County. No human illness has been identified, and all individuals potentially exposed to the confirmed cases are being contacted. Washtenaw County Health Department is sharing this information to alert people who own or work with […]
Obituary: Rose Mary Blackwell
Rose Mary (Atkins) Blackwell passed away peacefully at home encircled by her family and under the care of hospice on April 3, 2022. Rose was born in Ann Arbor, Michigan on August 5, 1947 to Monard and Eveline (Watson) Atkins. Rose married Frank Blackwell on July 18, 1970 at the First United Methodist Church in […]
