Photos: Mens Club ice rink ready for skating
This weekend the Mens Club ice rink in Wurster Park on Main Street was ready for skaters. Because of COVID-19 they won’t be hosting their annual skating party, but everyone is welcome to skate at their own risk.
Public notice: Bridgewater Township
BRIDGEWATER TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING SYNOPSIS 07-Jan-21 The regular monthly meeting of the Bridgewater Township Board of Trustees was called to order by Supervisor Fromhart at 7:05 p.m. Five board members were present (quorum) with no citizens in attendance. Board approved the 3-Dec-20 meeting minutes as amended. Board approved monthly disbursements of $18,001.40. Board […]
Public notice: Manchester Township
RESOLUTION #21-01 2021 Board of Review Poverty/Hardship Guidelines Resolution WHEREAS, the adoption of guidelines for poverty exemptions is required of the Township Board; and WHEREAS, the principal residence of persons who the Board of Review by reason of poverty/hardship, are unable to contribute to the public charges is eligible for exemption in whole or part […]
Michigan: 90 percent need COVID vaccine for herd immunity. That’s unlikely.
By Robin Erb (Bridge) With a new, faster-moving coronavirus variant now confirmed in Michigan, the state is boosting its vaccination goal. The state’s lead epidemiologist Wednesday estimated that at least 90 percent of Michiganders 16 and older may need to be vaccinated against COVID to effectively beat back the spread of the coronavirus. That is […]
Michigan man accused of beating police with hockey stick at U.S. Capitol
By Jonathan Oosting, Madeline Halpert (Bridge) LANSING — Federal authorities have arrested a Wixom man they contend beat police with a hockey stick during the deadly U.S. Capitol insurrection on Jan. 6. Michael Joseph Foy is accused of attacking officers near an entrance to the Capitol during a violent clash caught on camera. He’s the […]
Robert Gordon out as Michigan health director, as COVID cases plummet
By Mike Wilkinson (Bridge) Robert Gordon, the director of the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, abruptly resigned Friday — the same day he ordered that restaurants could reopen to 25 percent capacity on Feb. 1. It’s unclear why Gordon resigned, with the former Obama administration official making the announcement on Twitter. “Today, I am resigning […]
Joe Biden vowed to guard Michigan waters, create auto jobs. Can he deliver?
by Madeline Halpert (Bridge Michigan) Three days before the Nov. 3 election, President-elect Joe Biden arrived in Flint, alongside former President Barack Obama with a message for Michiganders. “We’ve got a lot of work to do,” he told the crowd at the drive-in event. “If I’m elected your president, we’re going to do it. We’re […]
Orchards and Christmas tree farms urged to keep an eye out for invasive vine
submitted by Shikha Singh, Jackson Lenawee Washtenaw Cooperative Invasive Species Management Area In early October 2020, Michigan’s first known infestation of mile-a-minute weed was discovered by Dr. Doug White at Albion College’s Whitehouse Nature Center. This fast-growing vine is considered invasive and is listed on Michigan’s invasive species watch list. Invasive species are those that […]
Manchester Thespian Society hosting The Variety Show!
The Manchester Thespian Society, (formerly the Manchester High School Drama Club), is offering limited in-person seating, as well as unlimited online streaming for their upcoming event entitled The Variety Show! on Saturday, February 6th at 7pm in the Manchester JR/SR High School Auditorium. Tickets are $10 for adults, and $8 for students, seniors, and online […]
Library partners with Riverfolk on ukulele lending program
submitted by Manchester District Library Manchester District Library proudly announces a new, limited-time ukulele lending program sponsored by Riverfolk Music and Arts Organization. Riverfolk has provided ten ukuleles to the MDL collection, funded by generous grants from Kiwanis Foundation of Ann Arbor, Arts Midwest US Resiliency Grant, and Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation. Library patrons […]
