Report: Michigan’s most vulnerable students have limited learning options during the pandemic
By Koby Levin, Chalkbeat (for Bridge) The students who need in-person instruction the most are among the least likely to get it, new Michigan data shows. Education leaders in the state have insisted since the beginning of the pandemic that virtual instruction simply can’t meet the needs of thousands of students — notably young readers, […]
Acorn to open as full time market and café in new location mid-January
submitted by Megan DeLeeuw, Acorn Farmers’ Market & Café Board Chairwoman The Acorn Farmers’ Market & Café renovations are currently under way at the new Manchester Market location on 455 W. Main Street in Manchester. We are moving forward with a tentative opening date of early-mid January 2021. A new Store Manager will be starting […]
Shifting political partisanship in the Manchester area: Freedom Township shifts Democratic, Bridgewater shifts Republican
Michigan flipped Democratic in this presidential election after voting Republican and supporting Trump in the 2016 presidential election. Looking at how counties voted, in general, Democratic counties strengthened their support for the Democratic candidate compared to 2016 and while some counties that voted Republican in 2016 flipped and supported Biden in this election or weakened […]
MDHHS issues three-week emergency order in response to COVID-19 surge
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) issued a new emergency order today that enacts a three-week pause targeting indoor social gatherings and other group activities in an effort to curb rapidly rising COVID-19 infection rates. Under this order, indoor residential gatherings are limited to two households at any one time. However, MDHHS […]
Washtenaw certifies election results as Federal lawsuit seeks to throw out votes countywide
The bi-partisan Washtenaw County Board of Canvassers completed and certified the canvass of the November 3, 2020 General Election on Thursday, November 12. One day earlier, a federal lawsuit, filed with the U.S. District Court in west Michigan on behalf of four Michigan voters, seeks to disenfranchise Manchester area voters by throwing out our votes […]
Obituary: Harold Lloyd Strahle
Harold Lloyd Strahle, 84, passed away Thursday, November 12, 2020. He was born on February 23, 1936, in Grass Lake, Michigan to Arthur and Blanche (Curtis) Strahle. Harold married the love of his life, Delores Below, on October 25, 1958 at St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church, Manchester, and she precedes him. He will be remembered […]
Happy Hearts Feline Rescue Holiday Bazaar
submitted by Jeanne Spencer, Happy Hearts Feline Rescue Get in the Holiday Spirit at the Happy Hearts Feline Rescue Holiday Bazaar on Friday, November 27, 10 am to 4 pm and Saturday, November 28, 10 am to 4 pm at the Freedom Town Hall, located at 11508 Pleasant Lake Rd. COVID may be here, but […]
Health Insurance Marketplace Open Enrollment is Nov. 1 to Dec. 15
submitted by Washtenaw Health Plan Office The Health Insurance Marketplace is open for enrollment from Nov. 1 through Dec. 15, 2020 for coverage starting January 1, 2021. The Washtenaw Health Plan (WHP) team can help you find the plan that’s best for you. WHP staff are trained Certified Application Counselors and are waiting to help […]
Free Thanksgiving meal from St. Joe’s Chelsea
submitted by Saint Joseph Mercy Health System As in years past, members of our community who are unable to afford a Thanksgiving meal are invited for a free meal provided by St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the hospital is unable to organize a gathering this year, but meals will be available for […]
