Sara Swanson

Obituary: Donald Cottrell

Donald Cottrell, 90, of Manchester, formerly of Buffalo, New York, passed away June 16, 2022, at Chelsea Retirement Community, surrounded by family.  Donald’s family and friends will gather Tuesday, June 21, 2022, from 5pm – 8pm at Eineder Funeral Homes – Manchester Chapel. His Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, June 22, […]

 Sara Swanson

Obituary: Robert Ronald Anzalone

Robert Ronald Anzalone was born on February 25, 1943 to Barbara Pearl Liss in Delray, Michigan. He passed on June 16, 2022. Bob and his mother were some of the first tenants of the new Herman Gardens community, where they lived during World War II while his mother worked at the Willow Run bomber plant. […]

 Sara Swanson

Obituary: Susan Lavender

Susan Lavender passed away peacefully at home with her husband by her side on Sunday, June 12, 2022. She was 78. Susan was born August 16, 1943, in Ann Arbor Michigan to John J. and Elizabeth H. Kagay. She grew up in Ann Arbor, was an accomplished horsewoman, and met the love of her life […]

 Sara Swanson

Menthol and flavored tobacco products harming health

submitted by Beth Ann Hamilton, Washtenaw County Health Department  The Washtenaw County Health Department is working to share information about the harms of menthol and other flavored tobacco products with a goal of building community support for banning flavors, reducing addiction, and saving lives.  Menthol has a minty flavor that creates a cooling sensation when used. […]

 Sara Swanson

Obituary: Gerald Thomas Kripas

Gerald Thomas Kripas, 84, formerly of Manchester, passed away peacefully with his loving family at his side, Saturday, June 11, 2022. Jerry’s family and friends will gather Tuesday, June 14, 2022 from 4pm – 8pm with a 7:30pm Rosary at Eineder Funeral Homes – Manchester Chapel. His funeral service will be held Wednesday, June 15, […]

 Sara Swanson

WCRC dust control operation on unpaved Manchester Township roads

Unpaved local roads throughout Manchester Township currently have a dust control rolling operation projected to last through June 17.

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Kiersten Bond earns Doctor of Philosophy from the University of Alabama

Kiersten Bond of Manchester has received the following degree from The University of Alabama: Doctor of Philosophy during its spring commencement ceremonies on May 6 through 8, 2022. The University of Alabama, part of The University of Alabama System, is the state’s flagship university. UA shapes a better world through its teaching, research, and service. […]

 Sara Swanson

Letter to the editor: Turtle rescue!

June 8, 2022 Traffic was suddenly stopping just as I was driving over the river on the bridge near the library on M-52 at about 4:15pm, Tuesday, June 7. I got out my phone to take pictures after I determined it wasn’t an accident or a dangerous situation. A young lady had gotten out of […]

 Sara Swanson

Public notice: Bridgewater Township

BRIDGEWATER TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING SYNOPSIS 2-Jun-22 The regular monthly meeting of the Bridgewater Township Board of Trustees was called to order by Supervisor Fromhart at 7:01pm. Five board members were present (quorum) with 1 citizen in attendance. Board heard citizen participation. Board approved the 5-May-22 meeting minutes as amended. Board approved the agenda as […]

 Sara Swanson

Lack of parts and mechanics adds weeks to car repairs in Michigan

by Jared Ramsey (Bridge Michigan) LANSING — Nicholas Randall may extend work days at Redline Auto Services to 12 hours, spanning from 6 am to 6 pm weekdays then staying open on the weekends. That may be the only way, he said, to keep up with increasing car repair requests at the shop he manages. […]