Sara Swanson

Thompson named to Dean’s List at University of Findlay

Sarah Thompson of Manchester was named to the Fall 2022 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 is known not only for science, health professions, animal science, and […]

 Sara Swanson

Public notice: Bridgewater Township

BRIDGEWATER TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES  SPECIAL MEETING NOTICE WEDNESDAY, MARCH 02, 2023 7:00 P.M. The Bridgewater Township Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting on Thursday, March 02, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. at the township hall located at 10990 Clinton Road, Manchester, Michigan, phone (517) 456-7728, internet where meeting notices are posted: www.twp-bridgewater.org. Any […]

 Sara Swanson

Public notice: Bridgewater Township

BRIDGEWATER TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING SYNOPSIS 2-Feb-23 The regular monthly meeting of the Bridgewater Township Board of Trustees was called to order by Supervisor Fromhart at 7:03 p.m. Five board members were present (quorum) with 1 citizen in attendance. Citizen participation. The board approved the 5-Jan-23 meeting minutes as amended. The board approved the […]

 Sara Swanson

Turns out, young voters didn’t sway ‘22 election in Michigan, records show

by Mike Wilkinson (Bridge Michigan) Data released Tuesday showed that turnout among young voters in Michigan’s 2022 election was well below contests in 2020 and 2018, contradicting widely repeated claims that they helped swing the election. Overall, total turnout in November was the highest for a midterm election in state history — and everyone from Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to U.S. Rep. Debbie Dingell cited […]

 Sara Swanson

Michigan still lags in electric vehicle charging stations

by Janelle D. James (Bridge Michigan) Drivers are still taking a hit at the pumps as gas prices haven’t returned to what they were pre-pandemic, but those who drive hybrid or electric vehicles have an even harder time simply trying to find a place to “fuel” their cars. That is according to a new report. […]

 Sara Swanson

Blue-collar suicides focus of state prevention effort

by Jack Timothy Harrison, Capital News Service (Bridge Michigan) LANSING– Mental health problems, especially suicides, are significantly higher among blue-collar workers compared with other occupations, according to the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity. Sean Egan, the department’s deputy director for labor, said at least eight of the 10 occupations where the suicide rate is […]

 Sara Swanson

St. Mary’s Fish Fry, just around the corner!

submitted by Ray Berg St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Manchester will once again provide its Lenten Fish Fry dinners for six Friday evenings, beginning Friday, February 24, and running through March 31, from 3:30 to 7pm. Similar to last year, the dinners will be available only via a drive-thru, take-out line at the St. Mary’s […]

 Sara Swanson

Public hearing scheduled on consequences of Stoneco gravel mine

by Sara Swanson Sharon Township Planning Commission will be holding a public hearing on Wednesday, February 15, at 7pm at the Sharon United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, located at 19980 W Pleasant Lake Rd on the application of Stoneco of Michigan for approval of a special land use for a 398-acre proposed sand and gravel […]

 Sara Swanson

Free tax return help

by Sara Swanson It is once again tax time, but did you know that if you live in a low- or moderate-income household, are elderly, or have disabilities or limited English proficiency, you can receive free tax preparation? In 2021, Volunteer Income Assistance Program (VITA) returned over $1.42 million in refunds to Washtenaw County residents, […]

 Sara Swanson

Land preservation conversation in Manchester Township

by Sara Swanson Thursday, February 16, Washtenaw County Conservation District, Legacy Land Conservancy, and other local conservation organizations will be at Manchester Township Hall, located at 275 S Macomb St at 7pm. Everyone, regardless of the township in which they live, is invited to attend to learn about options for conserving or managing your farmland […]