Sara Swanson

Obituary: Mary Alice Korican

Mary Alice (Lannom) Korican, of Manchester, MI, age 84, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, October 22, 2022. She was born in Mrs. Gumper’s Private Hospital in Manchester, MI, on December 12, 1937, to Walda (Timmerman) and Roscoe Lannom. She attended Michigan State University and graduated with a teaching degree in 1957. On […]

 Sara Swanson

Acorn Farmers’ Market & Café hosting fall photo contest

submitted by Mark Spina, Acorn Farmers’ Market & Café  Get out your cameras while the fall colors are beautiful and take a prize-worthy photo! Acorn Farmers’ Market and Cafe is holding a Fall Photo contest. Photos must be printed and brought into Acorn by close of business on November 3. Acorn is accepting one entry […]

 Sara Swanson

Tractor Tire Drive

The Washtenaw County Conservation District along with Washtenaw County Solid Waste Division is hosting their second tractor tire drive on Saturday, December 10, from 9am to 1pm at the Freedom Township Hall located at 11508 E Pleasant Lake Rd. Bring your agricultural tires for recycling. Limit of 4 tires per operation.

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Washtenaw County board openings

by Sara Swanson Do you have an expertise that could benefit the whole county? Are you looking for a volunteer opportunity where you could bring a Manchester perspective to a county-wide body? The Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners is looking for citizens to volunteer for a slate of positions on various boards, committees, and commissions […]

 Sara Swanson

Obituary: John Paul Lobbestael

John Paul Lobbestael, 81, of Manchester, MI, passed away Saturday, October 15, 2022. He was born on November 10, 1940, in Detroit, MI, to Alfred and Nina Lobbestael. John, the most loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, is survived by his wife of 60 years, Lynda; and children Carol (Roy) Tinsley, Bruce (Lori) […]

 Sara Swanson

Obituary: Katie G. Clark

Katie Gulliver Clark, 49, passed away peacefully, Thursday, October 13, 2022, after a lengthy neurological degenerative illness. Katie’s family will receive friends, Thursday, October 20, 2022, from 2pm to 4pm and 6pm to 8pm at Eineder Funeral Homes — Brooklyn Chapel, and Friday, October 21, 2022, from 10am to 11am at the Brooklyn Presbyterian Church […]

 Sara Swanson

Photo: Fire Department holds open house

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With insulin costs rising, Michigan plots early steps to produce its own

by Robin Erb (Bridge Michigan) A Michigan lawmaker bent on finding cheaper insulin for residents with diabetes  — as low as $60 a month — has turned to two U.S. drug companies poised to introduce new insulin products as early as 2024. If all goes well, Michigan residents could be getting insulin by 2024 for […]

 Sara Swanson

Public notice: Bridgewater Township

BRIDGEWATER TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING SYNOPSIS 6-Oct-22 The regular monthly meeting of the Bridgewater Township Board of Trustees was called to order by Supervisor Fromhart at 7:05pm. Five board members were present (quorum) with 1 citizen in attendance. Board heard citizen participation. Board approved the 1-Sep-22 meeting minutes as presented. Board approved the agenda […]

 Sara Swanson

As mask battles fade, Michigan school boards face new culture-war debates

by Tracie Mauriello & Koby Levin, Chalkbeat (Bridge Michigan) Two years ago, while COVID was raging through Michigan, so were battles at local school board meetings. Across the state, volunteer board members who typically spent their time poring over budgets and contracts struggled to contend with a vocal public sharply divided over mask mandates and online learning. […]