COVID cases surging in Manchester, MCS to remain in-person
In mid-February, Manchester (zip code 48158) had its first week since fall without a new case of COVID-19. The wave of cases that had filled hospitals across the state and killed thousands had seemingly come to end and Michigan had one of the lowest case rates in the country. Less than two months later, things […]
Fire Department issuing burning permits again
>The Manchester Township Fire Department is again issuing burning permits for our area after halting for a time in March after a rash of grass and field fires combined with very dry conditions. A permit must be obtained for all outdoor fires, except camp fires, cooking fires, and burning barrels. Fire chief Bill Scully asks […]
Washtenaw County Clean Up Day
Western Washtenaw Recycling Authority is joining the Washtenaw County Water Resources Commissioner’s Office Board of Public Works and Chelsea School District to host a Washtenaw County Clean Up Day on Saturday, April 24, 2021, from 8 am to 1 pm, at Washington Street Education Center Complex, 500 Washington Street, Chelsea (enter from N. Freer Rd.). […]
Clinton Library spring programs and services
In addition to using the Manchester District Library, Manchester and Bridgewater Township residents can get a library card for free to check out materials from the Clinton Township Library. Additionally, Manchester and Bridgewater residents are welcome to attend all library events at the Clinton Township Library. The Clinton Township Library is located at 100 Brown […]
Workers weary, patients angry, as COVID fills Michigan hospitals — again
by Robin Erb, Kristen Jordan Shamus, Detroit Free Press (Bridge Michigan) With an eye on his father’s bloodied face, Barry Jensen began punching numbers into his cell phone from the hospital emergency room. His 90-year-old dad had fallen on a gravel driveway. His glasses were broken. His family worried that his bones might be, too. […]
Students in COVID-weary Michigan schools must take M-STEP, feds say
by Ron French (Bridge Michigan) Michigan students must take the state’s federally-mandated standardized test, the M-STEP, despite the pandemic. Late Tuesday, the U.S. Department of Education informed the Michigan Department of Education that the state’s plea to shelve the test for the year had been denied. As a result, Michigan students, many of whom have […]
Michigan colleges rush to get COVID vaccine in student arms amid surge
By Ron French (Bridge Michigan) Michigan’s colleges and universities are rushing to get shots in student arms, with COVID vaccine clinics springing up on campuses amid a startling surge in coronavirus cases across the state. Those efforts will get a big boost in coming days, when the state allocates thousands of doses of the one-shot […]
We read all Michigan election reform bills. Many would add hurdles to voting.
By Jonathan Oosting (Bridge Michigan) By Jonathan Oosting (Bridge Michigan) LANSING — Michigan Republicans say they want to make it “easier to vote and harder to cheat” with a sweeping election reform package. In fact, many of the bills would make it harder to vote and address “fraud” that experts say is incredibly rare. Bridge […]
Community Wellness Foundation, 5 Healthy Towns, launches national search for new leadership
submitted by 5 Healthy Towns Foundation Last Tuesday, 5 Healthy Towns Foundation (5HF) announced a national search for its next Chief Executive Officer to succeed retiring CEO, Amy Heydlauff. “If you believe in the idea of prevention, this is a perfect position.” said Ruth VanBogelen, Chair of the search committee. 5HF is a community-wellness foundation […]
