New year birding hike in the Leonard Preserve
Not much is better than getting some fresh air during a time of fresh starts. Start the year off by enjoying the beauty of local birds along the charming River Raisin with county naturalist Kelsey Dehring on a hike in the Leonard Preserve located just outside of the Village limits on North Union Street. The […]
Scouts collecting pet food for CRC, need your help!
Local Arrow of Light Scouts, the highest rank in Cub Scouting, are working toward their Duty to God in Action Adventure by holding a pet food drive to benefit the Manchester Community Resource Center. They are asking Manchester Community members to donate dry or wet dog and/or cat food to help feed furry companions that […]
Manchester Jr/Sr High School Students of the Month for November 2022
submitted by the Manchester Jr/Sr High School Students at Manchester Junior/Senior High School receive Student of the Month awards for promoting a good way of life; for working and getting along with people; for working up to their capacity; for inspiring respect for adults, peer groups, and people in authority; for promoting good citizenship; for […]
Weight restricted on 2 Manchester Township culverts
On Friday, December 9, the Washtenaw County Road Commission announced it has reduced the load rating on two structures in Manchester Township due to structural deterioration. The Austin Rd Culvert over unnamed channel between Grossman Rd and Wald Strasse St has been reduced to 36/55/65. Likewise, the Scully Rd Culvert over Iron Creek between Ely […]
Adoptable dogs waiting twice as long for homes
submitted by Humane Society of Huron Valley Across the state, animal shelters and rescues, including Ann Arbor’s Humane Society of Huron Valley (HSHV), are battling a capacity crisis of historic levels. More kittens have come in to HSHV this year than in the past 15 years, and dogs are waiting twice as long for adopters. […]
Free movie: “The Grinch“
The Klager & Riverside PTO is hosting their first FREE movie night of the year at Klager Elementary School on Friday, December 16, at 6pm in the gym. They will be showing The Grinch. Everyone is invited to attend, but adults must be present with child. Concessions will be available for purchase. Bring chairs or […]
Public notice: Bridgewater Township
BRIDGEWATER TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING SYNOPSIS 1-Dec-22 The regular monthly meeting of the Bridgewater Township Board of Trustees was called to order by Supervisor at 7:00 p.m. Four board members were present (quorum) with no citizens in attendance. Board heard no citizen participation. Board approved the 3-Nov-22 meeting minutes as presented. Board approved the agenda as […]
Michigan GOP’s reign in Legislature ends with a whimper: No spending deal
by Jonathan Oosting (Bridge Michigan) LANSING — An abbreviated lame-duck session ended with little action late Wednesday, as a potential spending deal between Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and the Michigan Legislature collapsed. House Republicans blamed the Democratic governor, claiming Whitmer “reneged” a deal that would have put $200 million into a business incentive program she requested […]
Gerrymandering never died in Michigan. It still haunts county boards, foes say
by Mike Wilkinson (Bridge Michigan) In 2018, Michigan voters overwhelmingly voted to create an independent citizens’ commission to draw state legislative maps, wresting control of the process from politicians. In November, those redrawn maps helped Democrats win both the state House and Senate, a feat they hadn’t accomplished since the mid-1980s despite sometimes winning more […]
Michigan gun reform: Democrats may pursue red-flag laws. What research says
by Yue Stella Yu (Bridge Michigan) LANSING — Michigan Democrats may push for “red flag” gun laws when they take control of the state Legislature in January. Democrats, who will lead all branches of government for the first time in decades, have said gun reform is a priority, especially in the wake of last year’s shooting […]
