Michigan still lags in electric vehicle charging stations
by Janelle D. James (Bridge Michigan) Drivers are still taking a hit at the pumps as gas prices haven’t returned to what they were pre-pandemic, but those who drive hybrid or electric vehicles have an even harder time simply trying to find a place to “fuel” their cars. That is according to a new report. […]
Blue-collar suicides focus of state prevention effort
by Jack Timothy Harrison, Capital News Service (Bridge Michigan) LANSING– Mental health problems, especially suicides, are significantly higher among blue-collar workers compared with other occupations, according to the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity. Sean Egan, the department’s deputy director for labor, said at least eight of the 10 occupations where the suicide rate is […]
St. Mary’s Fish Fry, just around the corner!
submitted by Ray Berg St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Manchester will once again provide its Lenten Fish Fry dinners for six Friday evenings, beginning Friday, February 24, and running through March 31, from 3:30 to 7pm. Similar to last year, the dinners will be available only via a drive-thru, take-out line at the St. Mary’s […]
Public hearing scheduled on consequences of Stoneco gravel mine
by Sara Swanson Sharon Township Planning Commission will be holding a public hearing on Wednesday, February 15, at 7pm at the Sharon United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, located at 19980 W Pleasant Lake Rd on the application of Stoneco of Michigan for approval of a special land use for a 398-acre proposed sand and gravel […]
Free tax return help
by Sara Swanson It is once again tax time, but did you know that if you live in a low- or moderate-income household, are elderly, or have disabilities or limited English proficiency, you can receive free tax preparation? In 2021, Volunteer Income Assistance Program (VITA) returned over $1.42 million in refunds to Washtenaw County residents, […]
Land preservation conversation in Manchester Township
by Sara Swanson Thursday, February 16, Washtenaw County Conservation District, Legacy Land Conservancy, and other local conservation organizations will be at Manchester Township Hall, located at 275 S Macomb St at 7pm. Everyone, regardless of the township in which they live, is invited to attend to learn about options for conserving or managing your farmland […]
February nature programs at Eddy Center
by Sara Swanson Waterloo Natural History Association (WNHA) sponsors public programs just 10 minutes north of Sharon Township at the Gerald E. Eddy Discovery Center, located at 17030 Bush Rd in the Waterloo Recreation Area. The Waterloo Recreation Area is 21,000 acres of forests, prairies, and wetlands located west of Chelsea. The WNHA is a […]
Community Game Day at SUMC
Sharon United Methodist Church is holding a Community Game Day on Saturday, February 11, from 1pm to 5pm in their Fellowship Hall located at 19980 Pleasant Lake Rd. Everyone is welcome to come play board games and more! Refreshments will be provided.
UPI members and families eligible for scholarship
submitted by United Producers Inc. United Producers Inc. (UPI) is supporting the future generation through its scholarship program. UPI will offer up to 10 scholarships, each valued at $1,500, to deserving high school students pursuing higher education. Applicants can be a member or a child/grandchild of a UPI member. To be considered a member, a […]
February 2023 Gardening Advice
submitted by Jennifer Fairfield, Garden Mill Let’s Dream About Gardening! So far, winter hasn’t been too bad in our little corner of the world — not too many bitterly cold days, not too much snow, and the occasional glimpse of the sun to remind us that it’s still out there. Of course, we still have […]
