Using mussels to scrub fresh water — and sound the alarm on contamination
by Amalia Medina, Capital News Service (Bridge Michigan) LANSING — Water tanks line a room in Philadelphia’s Water Works on the bank of the Schuylkill River. Inside are small fish that are hosts to tiny organisms that researchers say can help solve polluted waterways. Tucked under the fish gills are microscopic mussels that will mature […]
Dems OK $125M for Michigan school safety, mental health. GOP wanted more
by Isabel Lohman & Simon D. Schuster (Bridge Michigan) Facing pressure from school groups in a critical election year, Michigan House Democrats on Wednesday proposed spending an additional $126 million on student safety and mental health. The proposal, unveiled as Democrats fight to retain their slim two-seat House majority, would partially reverse what school groups had […]
Free Narcan harm-reduction kits and fentanyl test strips available at Manchester United Methodist Church
by Sara Swanson SRSLY Manchester is announcing the installation of a life-saving naloxone distribution box at the Manchester United Methodist Church (located at 501 Ann Arbor St), marking an important milestone in the community’s efforts to combat opioid overdoses and reduce the stigma surrounding substance use. This free, accessible box will be available 24/7, offering […]
Please support the 2024 CROP Walk here in Manchester
submitted by Anita Herman CROP Hunger Walks are community-wide events sponsored by Church World Service (CWS) and organized by local congregations and groups to raise funds to reduce hunger at home and around the world. CROP Hunger Walks began in 1969, 55 years ago. The Manchester Area CROP Walk has been held every year since […]
Caleb Coon profiled by WCC in recognition of STEM teaching honors
Editor’s note: Originally published in Washtenaw Community College’s Fall 2024 Launch Magazine. Republished here with permission. submitted by Fran LeFort, Washtenaw Community College Knowledgeable. Passionate. Those are some of the attributes that Caleb Coon, U.S. Navy veteran and Michigan Region 2 STEM Educator of the Year, recalls about his own instructors at Washtenaw Community College. “I experienced their […]
Manchester’s Joe Packard and John Bihlmeyer recognized at Washtenaw County Farm Bureau’s Annual Meeting
submitted by Kathy Siler, Washtenaw County Farm Bureau Communication Chair More than 150 members and guests gathered to celebrate agriculture at the Washtenaw County Farm Bureau annual meeting on Monday, September 16, at the beautiful Historic Blum Barn. It was a magnificent setting and a truly multi-generational gathering! Attendees enjoyed a lovely evening mingling with […]
Health Department pop-up clinic coming to Manchester this week
by Sara Swanson The Washtenaw County Health Department (WCHD) will be returning to the Manchester Farmers Market on Thursday, September 26, from 3:30pm to 6pm. They will be able to give vaccines, provide referrals, and perform other clinic services. You must call WCHD at (734) 544-6700 to schedule vaccines and other services before noon the […]
Varsity Boys Soccer: 2 wins, 1 loss, and new school career goal record!
submitted by Beverly Earhart Last Monday, the Manchester High School Varsity Boys Soccer team took on Leslie at home and won 5 to 1, with Phillip Monschau-Johnson scoring 1 goal and Jesse Sangster scoring 4 goals. Jesse Sangster also broke the Manchester record for high school career goals! It was previously at 93 and now, […]
Clearing the way for opening day at Iron Creek Preserve
Editor’s note: This article was originally published in Legacy Land Conservancy’s September 2024 E-News and is republished here with permission. Iron Creek Preserve is a brand-new nature preserve in Manchester Township that will open to the public sometime next year. by Pam Bierzynski, Legacy Land Conservancy As soon as the ink dried on the paperwork […]
Chelsea Hospital Urgent Care transitioning out of ER into separate facility
submitted by Trinity Health Michigan Chelsea Hospital announced in May that its Urgent Care (UC) will move from its current location within the Emergency Department (ED) to the nearby Trinity Health IHA Medical Group office, next door on Old US 12. The transition will happen this Wednesday, September 25, and is intended to help Chelsea […]
