Adoptable dogs waiting twice as long for homes
submitted by Humane Society of Huron Valley Across the state, animal shelters and rescues, including Ann Arbor’s Humane Society of Huron Valley (HSHV), are battling a capacity crisis of historic levels. More kittens have come in to HSHV this year than in the past 15 years, and dogs are waiting twice as long for adopters. […]
Free movie: “The Grinch“
The Klager & Riverside PTO is hosting their first FREE movie night of the year at Klager Elementary School on Friday, December 16, at 6pm in the gym. They will be showing The Grinch. Everyone is invited to attend, but adults must be present with child. Concessions will be available for purchase. Bring chairs or […]
Public notice: Bridgewater Township
BRIDGEWATER TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING SYNOPSIS 1-Dec-22 The regular monthly meeting of the Bridgewater Township Board of Trustees was called to order by Supervisor at 7:00 p.m. Four board members were present (quorum) with no citizens in attendance. Board heard no citizen participation. Board approved the 3-Nov-22 meeting minutes as presented. Board approved the agenda as […]
Michigan GOP’s reign in Legislature ends with a whimper: No spending deal
by Jonathan Oosting (Bridge Michigan) LANSING — An abbreviated lame-duck session ended with little action late Wednesday, as a potential spending deal between Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and the Michigan Legislature collapsed. House Republicans blamed the Democratic governor, claiming Whitmer “reneged” a deal that would have put $200 million into a business incentive program she requested […]
Gerrymandering never died in Michigan. It still haunts county boards, foes say
by Mike Wilkinson (Bridge Michigan) In 2018, Michigan voters overwhelmingly voted to create an independent citizens’ commission to draw state legislative maps, wresting control of the process from politicians. In November, those redrawn maps helped Democrats win both the state House and Senate, a feat they hadn’t accomplished since the mid-1980s despite sometimes winning more […]
Michigan gun reform: Democrats may pursue red-flag laws. What research says
by Yue Stella Yu (Bridge Michigan) LANSING — Michigan Democrats may push for “red flag” gun laws when they take control of the state Legislature in January. Democrats, who will lead all branches of government for the first time in decades, have said gun reform is a priority, especially in the wake of last year’s shooting […]
Manchester Junior High FTC robotics headed to States, scores in top 10 in World!
submitted by Bodi Foulke, Logan Kippnick, and Jozef Sprunk, FTC youth mentors The Manchester Junior High FTC robotics team along with our alliance partners won the Michigan South Central Robotics League Tournament this past Saturday for the second year in a row! Wish these defending champs luck as they prepare for the state competition on […]
Emanuel Church holds its 47th Live Nativity
submitted by Kelly Blaine, Emanuel Church Emanuel Church’s Live Nativity will mark its 47th year when the Christmas story silently comes to life Thursday and Friday, December 15 and 16. Members of the community are invited to join the congregation of Emanuel in observing this event from 7pm to 9pm in the courtyard between the […]
“Rebuilding the Wheel” focuses on Transportation Department
submitted by Brad Bezeau, Superintendent, Manchester Community Schools As we continue our year-long journey in the Manchester Community Schools during the 2022–2023 school year honoring our fantastic staff and students as we “Rebuild the Wheel,“ we honored and saluted our fantastic Manchester Community Schools Transportation Department throughout the month of November 2022. The department was […]
Vote now for Christmas in the Village Lighting Contest
by Sara Swanson It’s time to vote for the fan favorite in the 2022 Manchester Christmas in the Village Lighting Contest. Visit https://www.facebook.com/manchestermichristmas to vote by liking a photo of the location you think is the best. Voting is open now through December 16, 2022. Each person only gets one vote per location. Votes for […]
