Public notice: Bridgewater Township
BRIDGEWATER TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING SYNOPSIS 5-Dec-24 The regular monthly meeting of the Bridgewater Township Board of Trustees was called to order by Supervisor Fromhart at 7:05 p.m. Four board members were present (quorum) with no citizens in attendance. Board approved the 7-Nov-24 meeting minutes as amended. The board approved the agenda as amended. […]
Facing DEI scrutiny, University of Michigan abandons ‘diversity statements’ in hiring
by Isabel Lohman (Bridge Michigan) ANN ARBOR — Amid a national debate over diversity, equity and inclusion programs, the University of Michigan announced Thursday it would no longer solicit “diversity statements” as part of faculty hiring, promotion and tenure. It’s the first step in what could be a broader effort to scale back DEI at […]
Michigan House battle was most expensive ever. Dems spent big, GOP won anyway
by Simon D. Schuster (Bridge Michigan) LANSING — The 2024 battle for the Michigan House smashed spending records to become the most expensive legislative election in state history, costing a minimum of $67 million, according to an analysis by Bridge Michigan. The total includes campaign finance records and ad spending data from the firm AdImpact […]
Michigan farms must provide milk samples on request to test for bird flu virus
by Janelle D. James (Bridge Michigan) The US Department of Agriculture is ordering dairy farms in Michigan and five other states to begin providing samples of raw milk upon request so they can be tested for bird flu virus. The mandate is part of an effort to combat the national outbreak of the H5N1 virus, […]
Luther C. Klager Elementary School celebrated Grandparents’ Day
submitted by Melissa Yekulis On Tuesday, November 26, Luther C. Klager Elementary School was surrounded by the love of grandparents on Grandparents’ Day. Children in all grade levels had the opportunity to invite their grandparents or other special adults to come and spend time together in the school. They started with family photos in the gym, then […]
Holiday Boutique in the Mill this weekend will support Feline Rescue
submitted by Jeanne Spencer, Happy Hearts Feline Rescue Happy Hearts Feline Rescue invites the public to their Holiday Boutique taking place during Christmas in the Village, this Friday, December 6, from 6 to 8pm, and Saturday, December 7, from 10am to 8pm, in the beautifully restored Manchester Mill, located at 201 E Main St. There […]
‘King Lear’ at the Shakespeare Club
submitted by Joan Gaughan, Shakespeare Club Due to the author’s lapse, there were three mistakes in the November 4 issue of the Mirror’s account of the Club’s activities. In Linda Breight’s presentation on New Zealand, although Australians no doubt love the little twerp, too, the kiwi was identified as Australia’s beloved bird, rather than New […]
MHS names November 2024 Students of the Month
submitted by Carla Zygner, MHS Student of the Month coordinator Manchester Junior/Senior High school is brimming with exceptional students. The students of the month for November are seventh grader Lillian Coe, Freshman Elias Finnegan, Sophomore Max Harvey, Junior Lucy Baran, and Senior Rebecca Clark. Lillian Coe helps others when they need it and does her […]
Get Moving this winter at Chelsea Senior Center
Editor’s note: Did you know that the Chelsea Senior Center serves the greater Chelsea area, including Manchester? While Manchester’s Senior Center is under construction, check out the activities and amenities for seniors just up the road. submitted by Sharon Kegerreis, Chelsea Senior Center Cold and wet weather that changes in a minute and adds to […]
Emanuel Church prepares for 49th annual Live Nativity
submitted by Kelly Blaine, Emanuel Church Celebrate Christmas with Emanuel Church as we present our 49th annual Live Nativity Thursday and Friday, December 19 and 20, from 7 to 9pm. The Christmas story is silently retold in the courtyard between the church and the fellowship hall at 324 W Main St. We invite members of […]
