SRSLY Manchester welcomes new program coordinator
submitted by SRSLY Coalition The SRSLY Coalition is pleased to introduce Abbey Clark, the new program coordinator for SRSLY Manchester and Stockbridge. In this dual role, Clark will support volunteers in implementing programs and strategies for both coalitions. “Abbey has a passion for helping youth feel supported and valued, which aligns perfectly with SRSLY’s mission,” […]
Obituary: Susan Lynn Kruse
Susan Lynn Kruse, Jackson, MI, Age 68, died Friday, November 20, 2020 at Henry Ford Allegiance Hospital. She was born August 19, 1952 in Adrian, Michigan, the daughter of Gerald & Shirley Jean (Thurman) Bower. Susan graduated from Manchester High School in 1971. She ran an in-home daycare for over 25 years. When Susan and […]
Theis holding virtual coffee hour TODAY
Sen. Lana Theis announced Tuesday that she will be hosting a virtual coffee hour on Monday, Nov. 23 from 4 to 5:30 pm. The event, which will be held via Zoom, will feature special guests Sen. Ed McBroom, who chairs the Senate Oversight Committee, and Sen. Aric Nesbitt, who is the majority vice chair of […]
County-wide Youth Council needs input from Manchester teens
The Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation’s Youth Council, a group of 25 high school students from across Washtenaw County who work together to make an impact on the community through volunteering, service, and philanthropy, has launched the 2020 Youth Needs Assessment. The Needs Assessment was designed by the Youth Council to learn more about the […]
Happy Hearts Feline Rescue Holiday Bazaar on hold
submitted by Jeanne Spencer, Happy Hearts Feline Rescue Sadly, Because of the Governor’s recent three-week pause, the Happy Hearts Feline Rescue Holiday Bazaar has been “paused” until further notice. Please continue to monitor your local newspaper for additional announcements. Thank you for your consideration in this matter, your ongoing support, and your donations. They are […]
Letter to the editor: How does this reflect on Village of Manchester?
November 18, 2020 Dear Editor: This is what I received after our Village election: an anonymously sent rubber chicken from a 3rd party vendor with the following written on it: “Cock a doodle do, no one voted for you. Cluck cluck ‘NIMBY’ From the City of Manchester”. I contacted the 3rd party vendor as I was […]
Michigan GOP leaders meet Trump, promise ‘we will follow law’ on election
by Jonathan Oosting (Bridge) LANSING — Top Republicans in the Michigan Legislature met with President Donald Trump for nearly an hour Friday, but walked away from the White House meeting reaffirming their pledge to award the state’s electors to the winner of the popular vote. Trump is contesting Michigan results that show him losing to […]
With COVID everywhere, Michigan contact tracers losing control of spread
by Kelly House (Bridge) Michigan’s public health system is becoming overwhelmed as COVID-19 case rates continue to surge, outpacing efforts to contain the pandemic by finding and sequestering sick people before they spread the virus. In much of the state, that means health authorities are less likely to be able to call you if the […]
GOP wants audit before certifying Michigan election. Law won’t allow it.
by Jonathan Oosting (Bridge) LANSING — A key Republican on the Board of State Canvassers is threatening to refuse certification of Michigan election results until after an audit, but legal experts say he has no authority to demand a process that is not even allowed under Michigan law. Norm Shinkle, one of two Republicans on […]
