Sara Swanson

Public notice: Freedom Township

NOTICE OF ELECTION To the qualified electors of: FREEDOM TOWNSHIP Notice is hereby given that a general election will be held on TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2024 Polls are open: 7:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M. At the following location: Freedom Township Hall, 11508 E Pleasant Lake Rd, Manchester, MI 48158 For the purposes of electing the […]

 Sara Swanson

Public notice: Freedom Township

NOTICE OF REGISTRATION FOR THE ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2024 FREEDOM TOWNSHIP, MICHIGAN TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF FREEDOM, TOWNSHIPS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that any qualified elector of Freedom Township who is not already registered, may register to vote at your corresponding office of the Township Clerk; the office of the […]

 Sara Swanson

Public notice: Bridgewater Township

BRIDGEWATER TOWNSHIP, WASHTENAW COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS FOR ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS Notice is hereby given that the Bridgewater Township Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Monday, October 21, 2024, at 7:00 p.m., in the Township Hall (10990 Clinton Rd, Manchester, MI 48158) for the purpose of receiving comments on proposed amendments […]

 Sara Swanson

Public notice: Bridgewater Township

BRIDGEWATER TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING SYNOPSIS 3-Oct-24 The regular monthly meeting of the Bridgewater Township Board of Trustees was called to order by Supervisor Fromhart at 7:03 p.m. Five board members were present (quorum) with 1 citizen in attendance. The board heard no citizen participation. The board approved the 5-Sep-24 meeting minutes as amended. […]

 Sara Swanson

Public notice: Manchester Township

Manchester Township, MI Public Hearing Notice LOCATION: Manchester Township Hall, 275 S. Macomb Street, Manchester, MI, 48158 PURPOSE: An Amendment to the Manchester Township Zoning Ordinance for the regulation of renewable energy generation and/or storage facilities. ARTICLE & SECTION: Article 2, Section 2.03 & Article 16, Section 16.25 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, The Manchester Township Planning Commission will […]

 Sara Swanson

Senior Newsletter THE TRUMPETER — October 2024

The October 2024 edition of Manchester’s Newsletter for Seniors, THE TRUMPETER, is now available. Download it here: October 2024 Trumpeter

 Sara Swanson

$1M grant gives Michigan foster kids rides to school as they switch homes

by Robin Erb  (Bridge Michigan) A new state program helps foster youth in metro Detroit remain in school and maintain crucial social connections, even if they are moved from home to home to home. The three-year contract, $1 million a year, provides transportation to and from school and after-school activities through Los Angeles-based HopSkipDrive, a transportation […]

 Sara Swanson

Controversial youth detention tool goes live in Michigan. Is a fix coming?

by Lauren Gibbons (Bridge Michigan) LANSING — A change to Michigan’s juvenile justice system that critics fear could increase detention rates for youths of color took effect Tuesday, but advocates and a key state lawmaker are still seeking a fix. Starting this week, local officials are required to implement a new six-question screening tool when deliberating whether […]

 Sara Swanson

Archery deer-hunting season in Michigan. What to know: Dates, licenses

by Janelle D. James (Bridge Michigan) Time to get those crossbows ready. Tuesday marks the official start of archery deer-hunting season in Michigan. While a bow and arrow isn’t the most popular weapon used to hunt deer, there are still hunters who participate. In 2023, more than 286,000 deer hunters participated in archery hunts in Michigan, according to the […]

 Sara Swanson

Obituary: Linda Lou Hartmann

Linda Lou Hartmann, 77, of Manchester, Mich., passed away Thursday, September 26, 2024, at Hospice House of Shiawassee County. Linda’s family and friends will gather Friday, October 11, 2024, from 4pm to 8pm at Eineder Funeral Homes — Manchester Chapel. A private interment of ashes will be held at a later date. She was born […]