Delta variant is increasing in Michigan, prompting coronavirus surge fears
By Mike Wilkinson (Bridge Michigan) Michigan’s top public health officials worry that rising numbers of the Delta coronavirus variant may spark another surge of COVID-19 cases. The variant, which has triggered waves of new cases in India, the United Kingdom and southeast Asia, has increased in Michigan for the past three weeks, with cases detected […]
A child mental-health fix takes early action, more help. Here are 7 ideas.
By Robin Erb, Carter Barrett (Bridge Michigan, Side Effects Public Media) In most ways, Symone is like any other 17-year-old looking forward to her senior year in high school and what life may bring after — college and a career in music therapy or entertainment law, she hopes. Her teenage years have included some notable […]
GOP, Democrats agree: Return walk-ins at Michigan Secretary of State branches
By Sergio Martínez-Beltràn (Bridge Michigan) LANSING— Besides Republican lawmakers, who else wants the Secretary of State to bring back the walk-in options for services? Democrats. On Wednesday, they reached across the aisle to join Republican lawmakers in passing a trio of bills that would require the Secretary of State to re-open the branches to walk-in services. The […]
School Board votes no on extending McCalla’s contract, okays alcohol at Crazy Ca$h
by Julia Forrest The Manchester Community Schools Board of Education convened Monday night in both a special and regular session to discuss and vote on proposed budget resolutions, Manchester School Board’s annual fundraiser Crazy Ca$h, and approval to borrow funds from two state resources. The special meeting began with Business Manager, Shannon Cajic, presenting budget […]
Broadband equity is within sight — task force asks you to write a letter
On March 11th, the American Rescue Plan, a $1.9 trillion economic stimulus bill was signed into law to speed up the United States’ recovery from the economic and health effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and the ongoing recession. Of the $1.9 trillion, $130 billion of this is going to local governments including $72 million coming […]
Welcome Stephen Petty as new 5 Healthy Towns Foundation CEO
submitted by 5 Healthy Towns Foundation Healthy Towns Foundation (5HF), whose mission is to cultivate improvements in personal and community wellness in Chelsea, Dexter, Grass Lake, Manchester and Stockbridge Michigan, is pleased to announce Stephen D. Petty as the new Chief Executive Officer of 5HF. Steve will join the Foundation in mid-July as the successor […]
Feline Rescue holding summer fundraising sale
submitted by Jeanne Spencer, Happy Hearts Feline Rescue Happy Hearts Feline Rescue is holding a fundraising summer sale on Friday, July 2nd, 8 am to 5 pm and Saturday, July 3, 8 am to 3 pm at the Freedom Town Hall, located at 11508 Pleasant Lake Rd. It is much more than a garage sale […]
More road work this week
The Washtenaw County Road Commission will be performing road work in 3 of the 4 townships again this week. In Freedom Township: Pleasant Lake Road between Schneider Road and Steinbach Road will continue to have lane closures for resurfacing through June 30th. In Bridgewater Township: Unpaved local roads throughout Bridgewater Township will continue to have […]
Albion College: Edwards & Zink named to Dean’s List; Harris graduates cum laude
Albion College recognizes recent graduates, recipients of academic awards, and dean’s list and Albion College Fellow honorees. Manchester student Rayna Edwards and Skylyr Zink were named to the Albion College Dean’s List. Manchester Student Emma Harris graduated with a degree in integrated science education with a minor in geology with a concentration in the Fritz […]
GOP investigation finds no Michigan vote fraud, deems many claims ‘ludicrous’
by Jonathan Oosting (Bridge Michigan) A months-long Republican investigation into Michigan’s 2020 election uncovered no evidence of widespread fraud and concluded Wednesday with a recommendation the attorney general investigate those who made false claims for “personal gain.” The 35-page report prepared by Sen. Ed McBroom, R-Vulcan, dives deep to debunk conspiracy theories perpetuated by former President […]
