Public notice: Bridgewater Township
BRIDGEWATER TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING SYNOPSIS 7-Nov-24 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 no citizens in attendance. The board approved the 3-Oct-24 meeting minutes as presented. The board approved the agenda as […]
Clinton library hosting American Civil War talk
submitted by Sharon Scott, archivist, Historical Society of Clinton On November 26 at the Clinton Township Library at 7pm, Dr. James Davis will present some new ways of looking at the Civil War, how and where it was fought, and some of the little-appreciated results. The Historical Society of Clinton is honored to have Dr. […]
Public notice: Washtenaw County
A RESOLUTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED 2024 MILLAGE RATE FOR WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2024, AT 7:00 PM IN COMPLIANCE WITH SECTION 24E OF ACT 206, P.A. 1893 (M.C.L.A. 211.24e), THE MILLAGE REDUCTION FRACTIONS ACT 6, P.A. 1981, AS AMENDED (M.C.L.A. 211.34d), SECTION 6 OF ACT 264 P.A. 1987, (M.C.L.A. 141.476), AND SECTION […]
What a Donald Trump presidency means for Michigan’s environment
by Kelly House (Bridge Michigan) Former President Donald Trump’s return to the White House is expected to cause a dramatic shift in federal environmental policy with significant implications for Michigan. The former and now future president, a climate denier who spent his first term in office rolling back environmental rules, is expected to quickly reverse President Joe […]
A warning for Michigan drivers: It’s peak season for deer-car collisions
by Janelle D. James (Bridge Michigan) It’s mating season for deer, and the likelihood of catching a deer in headlights — and crashing into it — is the highest it’s been all year. October and November is peak breeding, or rut, time for the animals. “We’ve got a lot of deer that are moving around […]
Michigan festivals adapt as warming winters upend traditions
by Donté Smith, Capital News Service (Bridge Michigan) LANSING – With the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration forecasting “warmer-than-average” temperatures for parts of the Great Lakes, winter festivals from Metro Detroit to the Western Upper Peninsula are preparing to adapt. Many, such as Detroit’s Noel Night, Grand Haven’s Winterfest, the Magical Christmas Parade in Zeeland […]
Phase one of Manchester Township’s non-motorized pathway completed!
by Sara Swanson Phase one of the Township’s connecting pathway running west of the City is completed and with it, Manchester is one step closer to a trail connecting the City to Watkins State Park and County Preserve! Work began in September replacing a section of old sidewalk west of Carr Park and creating a […]
Shakespeare Club inaugurates its 2024–25 Season
submitted by Joan Gaughan, Shakespeare Club On September 24, the Shakespeare Club opened its 2024–25 season with lunch at Cleary’s Pub in Chelsea where we caught up on news of our summer, including the news of the release of Paul Whelan, the son of Club member Rosemary Whelan. Chris Kanta, the club secretary, also distributed […]
MHS names October 2024 Students of the Month
submitted by Carla Zygner, MHS Student of the Month coordinator The Manchester Jr/Sr High School October Students of the Month are Madeline Zahner (7th), Makenzy Payton (8th), Freshman Ryker Kleinschmidt, Sophomore Amanda Hieber, Junior Carl Casey, and Senior Vance Williams. Madeline Zahner has a full schedule, especially for seventh grade. She balances athletics (cross-country and […]
Homeschool group organizes Friendsgiving Feast potluck at the Library
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library On Friday, November 15, the Manchester Homeschool Group will hold a Friendsgiving Feast potluck at the Manchester District Library. All are welcome to attend. Bring both a savory and a sweet dish to share with friends to the Village Room at 12pm and take some time to stop […]
