Washtenaw County Circuit Court rules in favor of Sharon Township in case against Stoneco
by Sara Swanson Starting in 2021, residents began expressing concern over a proposed Stoneco of Michigan 398-acre sand and gravel mining operation in Sharon Township. On July 17, 2023, after meetings and public hearings, Sharon Township Board of Trustees voted unanimously to deny Stoneco a special use permit. A month later, Stoneco filed an appeal […]
Help clean up remains of an old cabin at Iron Creek Preserve
from Legacy Land Conservancy Curious about Legacy Land Conservancy’s newest preserve? Want to get a sneak peek before the property is open to the broader public? Come help us get the property ready for the public, and hear about Legacy’s newest preserve acquisition! On August 22, from 3 to 5pm, and August 24, from 10am […]
200-acre Bridgewater Township farm permanently protected
submitted by Pam Bierzynski, Legacy Land Conservancy A 200-acre working family farm straddling Washtenaw and Lenawee counties (Bridgewater and Clinton Townships) and boasting scenic views along the US-12 Heritage Trail is now permanently protected by Legacy Land Conservancy. Thanks to the commitment of landowner Ron Jansen, Jansen Farms is conserved through a conservation easement, which […]
Pop-up WIC clinic coming to Manchester
by Sara Swanson Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) will be holding a pop-up clinic in Manchester on Thursday, August 22, hosted by the Manchester Community Resource Center, 710 E Main St, entrance on the east side of the building. WIC is the nutrition program for pregnant people, infants, and children. WIC allows you to buy […]
WCRC: Bemis Road closing for culvert replacement
from Washtenaw County Road Commission On Monday, August 26, 2024, the Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) will close Bemis Rd between Neal Rd and Eisman Rd in Bridgewater and Freedom townships to replace a crossroad culvert. The road improvements are expected to take approximately one week to complete. However, all dates are tentative and subject […]
What a peek into 150 Michigan bank accounts reveals about memory loss
by Robin Erb (Bridge Michigan) A Michigan study may offer a new understanding of the earliest stages of memory loss — revealed by the most mundane of everyday spending decisions over things like groceries and grandkids’ gifts. It’s the culmination of a lifetime of work by a nationally recognized gerontologist, Peter Lichtenberg, who doesn’t mind […]
Feds: Michigan trying to ‘brush aside’ school discrimination complaint
by Hannah Dellinger, Chalkbeat Detroit (Bridge Michigan) Federal officials accused the Michigan Department of Education of seeking to “shield itself from any scrutiny” in its violation of the rights of students with disabilities during COVID-era school closures, according to a recent court filing. In the court filing last week, the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil […]
Public notice: City of Manchester
Notice of Public Hearing City of Manchester Planning Commission The City of Manchester’s Planning Commission is holding a Public Hearing on proposed Ordinance #6, an ordinance to amend the zoning ordinance as it pertains to signs, at its City Council meeting on Monday, September 9, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. The meeting takes place at 912 […]
Rite Aid confirms exit from Michigan market with latest store closings
by Robin Erb (Bridge Michigan) The final Rite Aid locations are officially slated for closing in a new set of bankruptcy documents. Notices of intent to close 38 Michigan stores were filed Aug. 2, 5, and 9, wrapping up the final list of Rite Aids locations in Michigan. “All stores in Michigan have been submitted on the […]
Community gathering to give thanks for Paul Whelan’s release and collect yellow ribbons
submitted by Susan Hitts, Manchester Area Ministerial Association The Manchester Area Ministerial Association invites you to give thanks to God for the release of Paul Whelan in a community worship gathering on Thursday, August 15, at 11 am at the Gazebo in Wurster Park. As clergy in the Manchester area, we have heard from many […]
