Obituary: Kenneth Michael Merriman
Kenneth Michael Merriman passed away November 15, 2024. Kenneth’s family and friends will gather from 4 to 8pm, Wednesday, November 20, at Eineder Funeral Homes — Brooklyn Chapel with the Rosary at 7:30pm. His funeral service will be held on Thursday, November 21, at 11am at St. Rita’s Catholic Church, 10720 Hayes Rd, Brooklyn. There […]
Sheriff-Elect Dyer invites community to swearing-in ceremony
submitted by Alyshia Dyer, Washtenaw County Sheriff-Elect With the general election now complete, Alyshia Dyer has been elected as the next Sheriff of Washtenaw County. She will make history as the first woman and youngest person to serve in this role. Sheriff-Elect Dyer is eager to begin her work in the spirit of community collaboration […]
Senior transportation organization holds focus group in Manchester
submitted by Sharon Jones Feonix Mobility Rising, a transportation hub operating in Washtenaw County, recently held a transportation focus group in Manchester. The purpose of the focus group was to gather information and feedback on the transportation needs of our community. Senior Community Development Manager Rebecca Yaciuk presented an introduction to Feonix services to members […]
Make “Frankensporks” at the Library
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library IT’S ALIVE! The Manchester District Library (MDL) is bringing sporks to life (but not really) on Wednesday, November 27, at 4:15pm in the Teen Spot. Create your own “Frankenspork” with googly eyes and pipe cleaners, or make an entire multi-utility army! Materials provided; recommended for ages 4+. MDL […]
Public Notice: Manchester Township
MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP WASHTENAW COUNTY, MICHIGAN FOURTH CONTINUED UTILITY-SCALE SES MORATORIUM ORDINANCE Ordinance No. 113 Notice of Adoption Please take notice that on November 12, 2024, the Township Board of Manchester Township adopted Ordinance No. 113, which continues the moratorium on the approval, location, erection, construction, and/or installation of the Utility-Scale SES land use (utility-scale solar […]
Public Notice: Manchester Township
MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP WASHTENAW COUNTY, MICHIGAN FOURTH ORDINANCE EXTENDING COMMERCIAL WIND ENERGY CONVERSION SYSTEMS (WECS) MORATORIUM Ordinance No. 112 Notice of Adoption Please take notice that on November 12, 2024, the Township Board of Manchester Township adopted Ordinance No.112, which extends the existing moratorium on the permitting, consideration, approval, location, erection, construction, and/or installation of Commercial […]
Online betting increases Michigan revenue — and gambling addiction
by Ron French (Bridge Michigan) Casino-game and sports betting available on the phones of Michigan residents has been a huge winner for state revenues, with Michigan last year rising to first place nationwide for online gaming, but it’s also led to an explosion in problem gambling. Calls to a state gambling helpline have more than tripled […]
What Donald Trump’s ‘mass deportations’ may mean for Michigan immigrants
by Bryce Huffman & Nushrat Rahman, Bridge Detroit (Bridge Michigan) An early promise for Donald Trump’s second term as president is swift mass deportations once he takes office, a threat Detroit City Council Member Gabriela Santiago-Romero said “is real to many of us.” The Mexican immigrant is working to protect the interests of the Southwest Detroit communities […]
Michigan offering free birth control pills, condoms at over 300 locations
Editor’s note: Washtenaw County Health Department (WCHD) can help with birth control and emergency contraception. Call 734-544-6700 or email health@washtenaw.org. Birth control can help prevent unplanned pregnancies, manage medical conditions like PCOS and endometriosis, make periods less painful, and more. WCHD also offers free condoms and lube at their office at 555 Towner in Ypsilanti […]
