Michigan churches step up amid affordable housing crisis, need Lansing’s help
Editor’s note: This story was originally published by Bridge Michigan (bridgemi.com), a nonprofit and nonpartisan news organization. To get regular coverage from Bridge Michigan, sign up for a free Bridge Michigan newsletter here (https://bit.ly/BridgeMichiganNewsletter).” by Justin A. Hinkley, Bridge Michigan Pastor Monique French envisions a thriving neighborhood where residents build wealth through homeownership and reinvest that wealth in their […]
Planned Parenthood offers vasectomies in Michigan as abortion access drops
Editor’s note: This story was originally published by Bridge Michigan (bridgemi.com), a nonprofit and nonpartisan news organization. To get regular coverage from Bridge Michigan, sign up for a free Bridge Michigan newsletter here (https://bit.ly/BridgeMichiganNewsletter).” by Eli Newman, Bridge Michigan Citing an increased demand for “permanent birth control” since the US Supreme Court overturned abortion access across the country, Planned […]
Armadillos in Michigan? Officials aren’t sure but mull killing season
Editor’s note: This story was originally published by Bridge Michigan (bridgemi.com), a nonprofit and nonpartisan news organization. To get regular coverage from Bridge Michigan, sign up for a free Bridge Michigan newsletter here (https://bit.ly/BridgeMichiganNewsletter).” by Laura Herberg, Bridge Michigan Michigan officials say they need to get ahead of a problem they’re not even sure they have: armadillos. The only […]
Six months after ordinance passes, we have chickens in the city
by Sara Swanson As of January 1, it’s been 6 months since backyard chickens have been legal in the City of Manchester and by the interest in and popular support for the change you may have guessed that now, for the first time since the 1980s, when they were banned, we again have legal chickens […]
New group formed in response to proposed Norvell Township gravel mine, informational meeting scheduled
submitted by Sybil Kolon, Irish Hills Concerned Citizens Irish Hills Concerned Citizens (IHCC), a new nonprofit group formed to protect Watkins Lake State Park and County Preserve, its birds and wildlife, and the rural character of the surrounding region, is hosting an informational meeting to explore the impact of the proposed Norvell Township Gravel Mine. […]
Manchester Township Board meeting: FD calls are up; road repairs needed; and more details on remaining segment of Watkins Lake Trail
by Sybil Kolon All board members were present at the January 13 board meeting except Mike Fusilier. Also present were fire chief Mike Kouba, planning commissioner Jim Carpenter, and a few members of the public. There were public comments about a proposed sand and gravel mining operation in Norvell Township adjacent to Watkins Lake […]
New library reading challenge celebrates the U.S. Semiquincentennial
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Celebrate the United States of America’s 250th birthday with the Manchester District Library. Now through July 4, stop in to sign up for our ”25 for the 250” reading challenge. Read 25 books before Independence Day, mark off each book read on the provided reading log, and return […]
$5 radon test kits for sale at Sharon Township Hall in January
submitted by Washtenaw County Health Department January is National Radon Action Month, and the Washtenaw County Health Department (WCHD) is encouraging residents to test their homes for this harmful gas. Radon test kits are $5 instead of $15 through the end of January at Sharon Township Hall, open from 9am to noon on Thursdays, located […]
MDL hosting Homeschoolers Game Day
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Join local homeschooling families at the Manchester District Library at 2pm on Monday, January 26, for a fun-filled afternoon of games in the City Room. All are welcome. Stop by the library or visit the event calendar for information about this and other great programs for all ages […]
Update on Sharon Valley Road Bridge replacement
submitted by Washtenaw County Road Commission The Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) and our bridge design consultant have completed the design phase for the proposed new Sharon Valley Road Bridge over the River Raisin. New bridge construction, including the closure of the road between Sharon Hollow Road and Meyers Road in Sharon Township, will start […]
