Michigan Supreme Court weighs whether law bans LGBT discrimination
by Jonathan Oosting (Bridge Michigan) LANSING — The Michigan Supreme Court could soon decide whether the state’s civil-rights law guarantees broad anti-discrimination protections for gay and transgender residents. In a rare move, Democratic Attorney General Dana Nessel personally appeared before the court Wednesday to defend the Michigan Civil Rights Commission, which in 2018 issued an […]
What Michigan can do as global report details ‘closing window’ on climate
by Kelly House (Bridge Michigan) Climate change is irreversibly damaging global ecosystems, economies and human health and wellbeing, according to a landmark report published Monday, and experts say Michigan won’t emerge unscathed. Monday’s report, authored by a team of scientists from around the globe, outlines the risks of continued dependence on fossil fuels, and warns […]
Manchester Jr./Sr. High School 2021/2022 2nd quarter Honor Roll
Manchester Junior/Senior High School will recognize student and academic achievement with Honor Rolls every nine weeks. High Honors = Students with a 4.00 or higher weighted GPA; Honors = Students achieving a 3.0 to 3.99 weighted GPA with no D’s or E’s. Twelfth Grade Bargardi, Anthony R High Honors Beck, Amy C High Honors Beerens, […]
New changes to masking recommendations for schools & community at large
COVID case numbers continue to drop as the Omicron variant wave wanes both in the community, across the county, state, and most of the country. With these changes have come changes in masking recommendations over the past few weeks, with the most recent change coming from the CDC on Friday. On Friday the Center for […]
Community Bible Church hosting a program – Building a Marriage of Intimacy
submitted by Community Bible Church Whether you are single, engaged, married or divorced, we think you will be interested in learning how to tune-up, strengthen, and restore your relationships. A day-long program led by instructors with over 40 years working with over 14,500 people, Don and Becky from Bridge to Life Ministries of Spring Lake, […]
Misleading “Home Warranty Replacement” notice sent to county residents
submitted by Edward R. Golembiewski, Chief Deputy Clerk The Washtenaw County Clerk/Register’s Office is cautioning residents that a misleading postcard claiming to be related to “County Deed Records” is in fact a marketing ploy from an out-of-state company. The postcard, which also includes the text “Property Lienholder,” encourages the recipient to contact a private business […]
March events for all ages at the Manchester District Library
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Manchester District Library (MDL) will offer a variety of events and activities for all ages during March. Tournament of Books March 1-31 Celebrate National Reading Month with a March Madness style Tournament of Books! Our most popular Young Adult, Tween, and Juvenile books are on the ballot, and […]
Rec Soccer is back!
submitted by Tracey Hittle, VP of Recreational Soccer, Manchester Soccer Association The Manchester Soccer Association is thrilled to announce that RECREATIONAL SOCCER is back! The season starts April 9th and runs through June 4th, taking off the weekends of Easter and Memorial Day. There are two co-ed age divisions: U6 (birth years 2016-2017) and U8 […]
Obituary: Howard Kuhl
Howard Kuhl, 92, of Tecumseh, formerly of Saline, Michigan, passed away Sunday, February 27, 2022. Howard’s family and friends will gather Thursday, March 3, 2022 from 3:00 – 8:00 PM at Eineder Funeral Homes - Manchester Chapel. His funeral service will be held on Friday, March 4, 2022 at 11:00 AM with family and friends […]
