Kippnick completes professional-level research project at WPI
submitted by Worcester Polytechnic Institute Manchester High School graduate Logan Kippnick, a member of the class of 2027 who is majoring in computer science and robotics engineering at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI), was a member of a student team that recently completed a professional-level research-driven project titled “Developing an App Framework to Foster Collaborative Skills.” […]
WCRC: roadwork in our area this week
submitted by Washtenaw County Road Commission On Thursday, June 4, 2026, Hayes Rd between Heim Rd and Old US-12 in Sharon and Sylvan townships will close for a culvert replacement. This is expected to take one day. On Monday, June 8, 2026, the Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) will begin performing drainage work on Boetger […]
Obituary: Terry Michael Ahrens
Terry Michael Ahrens, 68, of Michigan passed away on Wednesday, May 27, 2026. Terry’s family and friends will gather Monday, June 8, 2026, from 10am to 11am, at Eineder Funeral Homes — Manchester Chapel. His funeral service will be held at 11am with burial of ashes at Oak Grove Cemetery. Pastor Rod Walker to officiate. […]
Memorial service announcement: Betty Schneider
Betty Schneider of Manchester’s Pleasant Lake passed away peacefully on May 30, 2026, 27 years to the day since the passing of her husband, Ty, the love of her life. She is survived by her son, Steve (Karen), and her daughter, Linda, as well as two grandsons, Robert (Kaylene) and Brandon, who are Steve’s sons, […]
Public notice: Bridgewater Township
BRIDGEWATER TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING SYNOPSIS 4-Jun-26 The regular monthly meeting of the Bridgewater Township Board of Trustees was called to order by Supervisor Fromhart at 7:01 p.m. Five board members were present (quorum) with 2 citizens in attendance. No public comments. The Board approved the 7-May-26 meeting minutes as presented. The Board approved the […]
Public notice: City of Chelsea
WASHTENAW COUNTY BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS TO CONTINUE THE ONGOING OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF A RESOURCE RECOVERY SYSTEM THROUGH SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT #2 TO: ALL THE RECORD OWNERS OF, AND PARTIES WITH INTEREST IN, ANY LANDS WITHIN THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT DESCRIBED BELOW: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: the Board of Public Works […]
Public notice: Townships of Bridgewater, Manchester, Lima, Lyndon, and Dexter
WASHTENAW COUNTY BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS TO CONTINUE THE ONGOING OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF A RESOURCE RECOVERY SYSTEM THROUGH SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT #1 TO: ALL THE RECORD OWNERS OF, AND PARTIES WITH INTEREST IN, ANY LANDS WITHIN THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT DESCRIBED BELOW: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: the Board of Public Works […]
Michigan bald eagle success story faces new threats
by Isabella Figueroa Nogueira, Bridge Michigan The number of bald eagles in Michigan is declining, and funding delays aren’t helping the cause. Researchers who have spent decades climbing trees, banding eaglets and monitoring nests across Michigan say something unusual is happening this year. Field crews working with long-term bald eagle monitoring programs say they’ve found […]
Scabies outbreak puts more than half of Michigan prison under quarantine
by Janelle D. James, Bridge Michigan More than half of the housing units at a Muskegon prison are under quarantine after 15 cases of scabies were confirmed by the Michigan Department of Corrections. The itchy skin condition, caused by mites burrowing in the upper layer of the skin, was first reported at the Muskegon Correctional […]
Michigan center for adults with disabilities to reopen after dispute
by Robin Erb, Bridge Michigan A northern Michigan adult day program for people with developmental disabilities will reopen this month, following a complicated dispute about workers’ wages. The Bergmann Center in Charlevoix serves about 70 adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. It closed after last month over a dispute with North Country Community Mental Health, […]
