Obituary: Katie G. Clark
Katie Gulliver Clark, 49, passed away peacefully, Thursday, October 13, 2022, after a lengthy neurological degenerative illness. Katie’s family will receive friends, Thursday, October 20, 2022, from 2pm to 4pm and 6pm to 8pm at Eineder Funeral Homes — Brooklyn Chapel, and Friday, October 21, 2022, from 10am to 11am at the Brooklyn Presbyterian Church […]
With insulin costs rising, Michigan plots early steps to produce its own
by Robin Erb (Bridge Michigan) A Michigan lawmaker bent on finding cheaper insulin for residents with diabetes — as low as $60 a month — has turned to two U.S. drug companies poised to introduce new insulin products as early as 2024. If all goes well, Michigan residents could be getting insulin by 2024 for […]
Public notice: Bridgewater Township
BRIDGEWATER TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING SYNOPSIS 6-Oct-22 The regular monthly meeting of the Bridgewater Township Board of Trustees was called to order by Supervisor Fromhart at 7:05pm. Five board members were present (quorum) with 1 citizen in attendance. Board heard citizen participation. Board approved the 1-Sep-22 meeting minutes as presented. Board approved the agenda […]
As mask battles fade, Michigan school boards face new culture-war debates
by Tracie Mauriello & Koby Levin, Chalkbeat (Bridge Michigan) Two years ago, while COVID was raging through Michigan, so were battles at local school board meetings. Across the state, volunteer board members who typically spent their time poring over budgets and contracts struggled to contend with a vocal public sharply divided over mask mandates and online learning. […]
Michigan Proposal 2: What’s true, false, unknown about the voting ballot question
by Zahra Ahmad (Bridge Michigan) Michigan voters will determine whether to allow early in-person voting, private donations for public elections and a slew of other voting changes when considering Proposal 2 on Nov. 8. Voting “yes” would amend Michigan’s constitution to allow nine days of early in-person voting, add an absentee-ballot box in every city and township and […]
Worth Repeating grants top $50,000
submitted by Pat Sahakian, Worth Repeating Worth Repeating reached a milestone after 2½ years. In September, Worth Repeating reached a goal of more than $50,000 returned to the community. Since March of 2021, the store authorized $51,896.28 in cash grants to local charities, Manchester parks, and the Manchester Community Schools. Another $1,630 in merchandise was given […]
MHS band and choir fall concert
by Sara Swanson The public is invited to the Manchester Jr/Sr High School (MHS) Music Program’s Fall Concert on Wednesday, October 19, at 7pm in the auditorium at the High School located at 20500 Dutch Dr. This concert will feature the 7th/8th grade Band, the MHS Choir, and the MHS Jazz Ensemble. There is no […]
Help monarch butterflies by collecting common milkweed seeds for WCCD
Washtenaw County Conservation District is collecting common milkweed seeds in Washtenaw County from now until November 18, 2022. Their milkweed efforts will support Pollinator Partnership’s Project Wingspan program, a grassroots Pollinator Habitat Enhancement Project sponsored by the Fish and Wildlife Foundation. This program is designed to support Monarch butterflies, and declining pollinators and insects, and, […]
