Michigan Senate to update sexual harassment policy amid reckoning in Lansing
by Sergio Martínez-Beltrán (Bridge Michigan) LANSING— The Michigan Senate will update its sexual harassment policy to protect visitors and strengthen reporting protocols, following calls to change the culture in Lansing. The new policy, obtained by Bridge Michigan, is the result of recommendations made by a bipartisan task force led by Sen. Lana Theis, R-Brighton, and Sen. […]
Michigan regulators will consider climate change in Line 5 decision
by Kelly House (Bridge Michigan) The fate of the Line 5 pipeline is officially a climate issue in the eyes of Michigan regulators. The Michigan Public Service Commission on Wednesday ruled that it must consider evidence on greenhouse gas pollution caused by petroleum flowing through Line 5 as it decides whether Canadian oil giant Enbridge […]
Some police traffic stops end violently. Is there a better way?
by Ted Roelofs (Bridge Michigan) Just over two years ago, Black motorist Thurman King was headed toward home in the city of Rockford, a largely white community north of Grand Rapids. What happened next, according to a federal lawsuit, could be seen as an example of how a routine traffic stop can go wrong — […]
WAVE & WCHD providing Manchester residents free rides to get the COVID vaccine
The Western-Washtenaw Area Value Express (WAVE), the organization that operates the two-day a-week shuttle bus between Manchester and Chelsea, recently announced that it is coordinating with the Washtenaw County Health Department in transporting individuals to the COVID vaccine site at Pierce Lake Elementary School in Chelsea. Service began Tuesday, April 13. Anyone, including Manchester residents, […]
Nan Weston Preserve now offers a GPS-based audio tour
submitted by Mary Louks, The Nature Conservancy Spring is here and we have the perfect adventure for you! Now available (at no charge) on the TravelstorysGPS app, you can explore The Nature Conservancy Michigan’s Nan Weston Nature Preserve at Sharon Hollow, located in Sharon Township, in a whole new way. Listen to the chorus of […]
Manchester District Library adds hoopla to digital collections
submitted by the Manchester District Library Manchester District Library patrons now have another resource for digital borrowing: hoopla Digital. This well-known public library service is offered by Midwest Tape, and provides digital checkouts using your library card. Is MDL replacing their previous digital collection, Overdrive, with hoopla? Not at all! MDL plans to continue providing […]
Manchester Wellness Coalition plans for 10th year
submitted by Ray Berg The Manchester Wellness Coalition continues to partner with the 5 Healthy Towns Foundation (5HF) in developing a variety of programs, classes, and infrastructure, wherein funding from 5HF and other sources is used to help Manchester area residents achieve four goals: move more, eat better, connect with others in healthy ways, and […]
WCCD inviting schools & community organizations to apply for grant
The Washtenaw County Conservation District (WCCD) has announced the application is open for their School and Community Habitat Grant. This grant is designed to assist schools and community organizations with accessing plants and establishing wildlife habitat. Restoring wildlife habitat creates natural ecosystems providing benefits to residents (human or otherwise) including greater biodiversity, air and water […]
Manchester Senior High School 2020/2021 3rd quarter Honor Roll
High Honors 12th Grade Waters, Amelia M Blumenauer, Katelyn M Vogel, Madison E Zink, Mykaela A Adams, Christina D Keast, John J DuRussel, Mallory J Waters, Phoenix A Costella, Linzy J Woods, Victoria S Corwin, Andrew J Lyos, Brooklynn S Dodak, Jenna B Gebhardt, Gweneth M 11th Grade Bargardi, Anthony R Vogel, Megan A Booth, […]
Manchester Junior High School 2020/2021 3rd quarter Honor Roll
High Honors 8th Grade Harvey, Lila J Clark, Rebecca A DuRussel, Seeger J Klein, Mallory J Line, Trent L Seaman, Nathanial T Smith, Lillian J Bobo, Ashley E Brinkman, John J Hulswitt, Phoenix P Neff, Drake W Preis, Skylar R Stommen, Sarah K.M. Dalton, Jake A Reed, Brady C Seegert, Samantha J Taylor, William J […]
