Michigan wanted to end gerrymandering. Census delays make it ‘really messy’
by Madeline Halpert (Bridge Michigan) A delay in the release of crucial U.S. Census population data is jeopardizing the timeline of Michigan’s first independent redistricting commission and sowing ‘chaos’ for potential candidates in the 2022 election. On Friday, the Census Bureau announced it is pushing back the release of data needed to draw Michigan’s new […]
Tensions mount as 3 Michigan school districts hesitate to open classrooms
by Ron French, Mike Wilkinson (Bridge Michigan) It was an email Monday evening from the Ann Arbor Public Schools superintendent that finally broke Nicholas Bagley. The email, from Superintendent Jeanice Kerr Swift, informed families that Tuesday would be a snow day. “We will call #virtual snow day tomorrow,” Swift wrote. “Take a break (from) the […]
Newly elected Ryan Novess chosen as president of MCS Board of Education
The Manchester Community Schools Board of Education held its organizational meeting on January 25 and of the four officers elected, three offices were filled by newly elected members, including the school board presidency by Ryan Novess. . Alternating every two years, three or four of the seven school board seats are up for election. This […]
Local author Jennifer Carson releases new picture book, Dragons Don’t Dance Ballet
Local author Jennifer Carson has a new picture book out called Dragons Don’t Dance Ballet. Dragons Don’t Dance Ballet, aimed at readers aged 4 – 8 (and those young at heart) tells the charming tale of Esmeralda, a dragon who works the spotlight at the Metropolitan Ballet, even though what she really wants to do […]
Ash Wednesday is this week
submitted by St. Mary Catholic Church This week, Wednesday, Feb. 17 is known as Ash Wednesday because of the long tradition of beginning Lent by receiving the sign of ashes. Once again this year, while observing covid precautions, St. Mary Catholic Church will have three Masses, during which all in attendance may receive this penitential […]
Washtenaw United Girls’ Hockey restarts with 3 wins!
submitted by Washtenaw United Washtenaw United is a High School Girls’ Hockey Team skating out of the Ann Arbor Ice Cube. The team serves High Schools within Washtenaw County that do not have a dedicated team to play for. Currently, Pioneer and the combined Skyline-Huron have dedicated teams. Washtenaw United is made up of players […]
Sarah Thompson named to Fall 2020 Dean’s List at University of Findlay
Sarah Thompson, of Manchester, has been named to the fall 2020 dean’s list at the University of Findlay. To earn this achievement, a student must attain a grade point average of at least 3.5 on a 4.0 scale. Located in Findlay, Ohio, the University of Findlay has more than 80 majors leading to baccalaureate degrees […]
LGBTQ-targeted crimes to begin being charged as hate crimes in Washtenaw
from Washtenaw County Washtenaw County Prosecutor Eli Savit announced Friday that he has issued legal guidance to facilitate the charging of hate crimes that target victims based on their sexual orientation or gender identity. The legal guidance, issued Friday morning, directs Assistant Prosecuting Attorneys to charge crimes that target a person based on their sexual […]
WCHD & St. Joes work together to staff mass vaccination clinic on east side of county
from the Washtenaw County Health Department Washtenaw County Health Department and St. Joseph Mercy Ann Arbor hospital are now working together to staff the COVID-19 vaccination clinic that allows large numbers of people to be vaccinated at one central location on the east side of the county. This partnership does not increase the number of […]
Public notice: Manchester Township
2021 MARCH BOARD OF REVIEW MEETING SCHEDULE Manchester Township, Washtenaw County The Manchester Township Board of Review for March 2021 will be held by electronic remote access, unless by the dates of the March Board of Review meetings it becomes lawful under state agency rules and statute for an in-person meeting to be held. Electronic […]
