Bloody red shrimp found in Lake Superior; invader now in all 5 Great Lakes
by Eric Freedman, Capital News Service, Bridge Michigan LANSING — Scientists now have evidence that yet another invasive the aquatic species — the bloody red shrimp — is established in all five Great Lakes. Using traps and nets, researchers last summer collected dozens of adult and juvenile specimens, including pregnant females, at Wisconsin Point and […]
Public notice: Bridgewater Township
NOTICE OF REGISTRATION FOR THE ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, August 4, 2026 BRIDGEWATER TOWNSHIP, MICHIGAN TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF BRIDGEWATER TOWNSHIPS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that any qualified elector of Bridgewater Township who is not already registered, may register to vote at the Township Clerk’s office; the office of the County Clerk; a […]
E-motos, sometimes mistaken for e-bikes, causing trouble on Michigan trails
by Laura Herberg, Bridge Michigan There is a growing cry from mountain bikers like Steve Vigneau of Royal Oak: No e-motos — high-powered electric motorcycles and dirtbikes — on Michigan trails. “You’ll hear gravel throwing and you’ll see someone ride by throwing a rooster tail of dirt,” he said. “I’ve had some close calls myself […]
Michigan prisons leader defends oversight of women’s prison after 3 deaths
by Janelle D. James, Bridge Michigan The embattled director of the Michigan Department of Corrections is defending conditions inside the state prisons. Heidi Washington, who is facing calls for removal over treatment of female prisoners, on Thursday wrote a letter to US Rep. Debbie Dingell claiming that her department “has established itself as a national […]
Obituary: August Michael “Mike” Rossettie Sr.
August Michael “Mike” Rossettie Sr. of Manchester, Mich., age 88, passed away Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at his home. He was born May 30, 1938, in Malden, Mass., the son of Joseph L. and Gertrude A. (Kuhl) Rossettie. Mike served in the U.S. Navy, aboard the USS Monrovia. He worked for the Washtenaw County Road […]
Obituary: Catherine Marie Cottrell
Catherine Marie Cottrell, 91, of Chelsea (formerly of Manchester), passed away on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at Chelsea Retirement Community. Family and friends will gather Thursday, June 18, 2026, from 10am to 11am, at Eineder Funeral Homes — Manchester Chapel. Her Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, June 18, 2026, at 11am, […]
2 vehicles stolen in the City, take precautions
submitted by the City of Manchester The City of Manchester and the Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office are aware of two vehicle thefts reported in the 600 block of E. Duncan Street. The thefts occurred overnight between June 16 and the morning of June 17, 2026. Residents are reminded to take precautions by locking their vehicles, […]
WCCD’s first ag plastic–recycling event a success
by Sara Swanson We reported this spring that the Washtenaw County Conservation District (WCCD) was hosting an agricultural-plastic-recycling-collection event on April 13 at the Washtenaw Food Hub. This event was the first of its kind and held through its Transition to Organic Partnership Program. Kristen Sutter, WCCD natural resource technician, explained, “Farming is widespread in […]
Manchester Jr/Sr High School 2025/2026 2nd semester honor roll
submitted by Manchester Jr/Sr High School Manchester Junior/Senior High School will recognize student and academic achievement with honor rolls. At the senior high level, summa cum laude = students with a 3.9 or higher weighted GPA; magna cum laude = students achieving a 3.7 to 3.89 weighted GPA; and cum laude = students achieving a […]
Manchester Pride Day celebration planned!
by Sara Swanson June is nationally recognized as Pride Month to honor the LGBTQ+ community and commemorate the 1969 Stonewall Uprising in New York City. Like communities all over the area, Manchester is hosting a Pride event this summer! On Saturday, June 27, from 3pm to 11pm, there will be a Manchester Pride Day celebration […]
