Public notice: Bridgewater Township
BRIDGEWATER TOWNSHIP, WASHTENAW COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS During a regular meeting on December 05, 2024, the Bridgewater Township Board of Trustees adopted amendments to Section 5.201 (Accessory Dwelling) and Section 19.03 (Definitions) of the Township Zoning Ordinance No. 67, by authority of the Michigan Zoning Enabling Act (Public Act 110 […]
Ann Arbor hopes to bring rooftop solar to the masses by creating a utility
by Kelly House (Bridge Michigan) In the shadow of a presidential election dominated by rhetoric about job-killing EVs and the virtues of fossil fuels, the residents of one Michigan city voted this fall to embrace solar energy. Seventy-nine percent of Ann Arbor voters approved creating a community “sustainable energy utility,” on the promise that plastering the city’s […]
Michigan eggs must be cage-free by 2025 as new sales law takes effect
by Janelle D. James (Bridge Michigan) As you do your holiday shopping, you may notice new signs in Michigan grocery stores that differentiate cage-free eggs from conventional eggs and warn that some varieties will soon be discontinued. It’s because of a 2019 state law that is only now taking effect, and experts say it could lead to […]
Whooping cough cases skyrocket in Michigan, as vaccinations decline
by Ron French (Bridge Michigan) Cases of pertussis, commonly known as whooping cough, have jumped 14-fold since 2023, alarming state health officials. As of Dec. 8, there were 1,578 confirmed cases of pertussis in Michigan, compared to 110 for the full year of 2023. Cases dropped dramatically during the pandemic, possibly because the use of […]
New mountain bike trails complete!
by Sara Swanson Christian Burrell, coach of the Manchester Jr/Sr High School’s mountain bike team and architect of the new mountain bike trails in the city, announced last week that most of the new trails, proposed and begun in April, are complete. He added the caveat that some re-routing and reinforcement of side hills are […]
MCS receives grant to incorporate more locally sourced food into school lunches
submitted by Melanie Tran, Groundwork Center for Resilient Communities Manchester Community Schools is one of 251 grantees that have been awarded 10 Cents a Meal for Michigan’s Kids and Farms funding for the 2024–2025 program year. They were awarded $2,813. The state-funded program provides schools (and other organizations participating in USDA Child Nutrition programs) with […]
Emanuel Church invites all children to be in its “no rehearsal“ Christmas pageant
submitted on behalf of Rev. Eugene Blair by Kathy Richardson, Emanuel UCC The message of the church is that the magic and grace of Christmas is with our families and children. We are seeking to share the story and message of Christmas in new ways. So we are calling all families and children for our […]
Fire Department collecting Toys for Tots
submitted by Jeff Mann, Manchester Township Fire Department The fire department is starting its 21st year collecting toys in Manchester. In the past 20 years we have collected just over 7,000 items that have been distributed to area children. Many of the items will be used for the Kid’s Christmas, which is coordinated by the […]
Holiday music at upcoming winter band concerts
Update from Manchester Community Schools 12-12-24: The Sixth Grade Winter Concert has been rescheduled for Monday, December 16, 2024 at 7pm. by Sara Swanson Looking for some seasonal music to get you in the Christmas spirit? Everyone is invited to the two upcoming school winter concerts. Riverside Intermediate School’s sixth-grade band will be holding their […]
New Year Birding Hike in the Leonard Preserve
from Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation Not much is better than getting some fresh air during a time of fresh starts. Start the year off by enjoying the beauty of our local birds along the charming River Raisin with a birding hike in the Leonard Preserve on Saturday, January 11, 2025, from 8am to 10am, […]
