U.S. Canada border reopening set for August, a relief for Michiganders
By Ted Roelofs (Bridge Michigan) Traverse City resident June Thaden had a simple reaction when she learned the border to Canada may open to U.S. visitors in just a few weeks. “Oh, goody,” she said Friday. “This would mean everything to my whole family.” Like a good number of Michiganders, Thaden, 89, has a family […]
Michigan forces 700,000 to re-qualify for unemployment benefits: What to know
By Paula Gardner (Bridge Michigan) The deadline was this past weekend for nearly 700,000 people in Michigan to once again validate their eligibility for federal unemployment benefits paid to them since April 2020. They learned in a recent letter from the state’s Unemployment Insurance Agency that eligibility criteria has been changed, in some cases more than a year […]
Bridgewater, Freedom and Sharon Townships considered priority areas for vaccination efforts
The Michigan Department of Health and Human services and the Washtenaw County Health Department have the goal of getting 70% of residents 16 years old and older vaccinated against COVID-19. Currently 68.2% of Washtenaw residents 16+ years old have received at least one dose. While as a county we are nearing the goal, vaccination rates […]
Crazy Ca$h tickets now on sale
Crazy Ca$h tickets are now on sale. Tickets for the Crazy Ca$h event scheduled for Saturday, September 11, 2021 (“the second Saturday in September”) are $100 each and include dinner for two and entry into the Crazy Ca$h raffle. Tickets purchased prior to August 15th will include a bonus coupon. No one under 21 years […]
3rd Thursday fun returning THIS week!
3rd Thursday returns this week! This Thursday, July 15th from 5 to 8 pm, come hang out in downtown Manchester for entertainment, food, shopping, kid activities, and more! Start the evening off with a trip to the outdoor farmers market running from 3 to 6:30 pm at 455 West Main Street in front of the […]
MCS drops indoor mask requirements for summer school & camps
Last Wednesday Manchester Community Schools (MCS) announced that they will not be requiring masks or facial coverings for students under 12 years of age inside buildings during MCS Summer Programs and MCS Summer Camps. Masks will now be optional for all students, staff, and visitors. (Note: Masks are still required on MCS busses.) This decision was […]
Obituary: Jeffrey Lee Pate
Jeffrey Lee Pate, 55, passed away, May 22, 2021, in Miami, Florida. A celebration of Jeff’s life will be held at Eineder Funeral Home- Manchester Chapel (207 East Duncan St. Manchester, MI 48158) on July 27th at 11Am. Visitation is from 10:00AM until the time of service at 11:00AM. Jeff was born on July 11, […]
County releases list of potential projects for to be funded by American Rescue Plan; asks for input
The Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners has released a list of potential projects that could be included in the Washtenaw County Rescue Plan. Read more about the Washtenaw County Rescue Plan at https://www.washtenaw.org/3427/Washtenaw-Rescue-Plan. This plan leverages the $71 million the county will receive through the American Rescue Plan’s Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery program, along […]
WCRC mowing starting; fog seal and dust control continuing
The Washtenaw County Road Commission will be performing road work in three of the four townships again this week. In Bridgewater and Manchester Townships (and Saline Township), Austin Road between M-52 and the City of Saline will continue to have intermittent lane closures for preventative maintenance fog seal the first half of this week. Unpaved local […]
Michigan Republicans to drop signature-matching provision in election bill
by Sergio Martínez-Beltrán (Bridge Michigan) A proposal that would have required poll workers in Michigan to verify the signatures of every voter before casting a ballot will no longer be considered, the measure’s sponsor told Bridge Michigan Thursday. Last month, the Republican-controlled House passed legislation along party lines that would require the Michigan Secretary of State to provide […]
