Public Notice: Bridgewater Township
BRIDGEWATER TOWNSHIP PUBLIC NOTICE ELECTION COMMISSION MEETING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN for the meeting of the Bridgewater Township Election Commission on Thursday, 9-Jul-19 at 4:00 p.m. at the Bridgewater Township Hall, 10990 Clinton Rd, Manchester, MI. The purpose of the meeting is to prepare for the 4-Aug-19 election. The Bridgewater Township Board will provide necessary […]
Large jump in Michigan deaths outside hospitals as coronavirus raged
by Robin Erb (Bridge) Deaths recorded by emergency personnel outside Michigan hospitals jumped 62 percent this spring as the coronavirus first raged through the state, according to the state health department. The stark increase lends support to the notion that residents, including many with cardiac issues, decided to ride out chest pains or other serious […]
Michigan study: Hydroxychloroquine saved lives among coronavirus patients
by Robin Erb (Bridge) Early treatment with hydroxychloroquine cut the death rate significantly in certain sick patients hospitalized with COVID-19 — and without heart-related side-effects, according to a new study published by Henry Ford Health System. The study, published Thursday in the International Journal of Infectious Diseases, is another curve in the continued research — […]
As coronavirus cases rise, Whitmer halts plans to further reopen Michigan
by Jonathan Oosting, Robin Erb, Mike Wilkinson (Bridge) With coronavirus cases upticking in Michigan, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has abandoned plans to allow additional business reopenings by July 4 and said she is contemplating a “more conservative” approach. The first-term Democrat stopped short of promising to re-tighten rules, as governors in some southern and western states […]
Voting absentee in the August 4th election
All Manchester area registered voters have an election coming up August 4th. With Covid-19 discouraging many residents from public gatherings, some voters may decide to take advantage of the new voting rules that allow any Michigan voters to vote with an absentee ballot. Because of the pandemic, all registered voters should receive an absentee ballot […]
Time to sign up for the Manchester Road Rally
Manchester resident Kim Strickland saw one beloved event after another canceled and decided it was time to do something about it. Looking for a fun, family-friendly community event that everyone could social distance during, she landed on the idea of the Manchester Road Rally! Based on the TV show The Amazing Race, participants will assemble […]
Community-wide Garage Sale
Have you cleaned out your closets, garage, and basement and aren’t sure what to do with the stuff? Join this year’s community wide garage sale! Hold a garage at your house on July 24th-25th from 8 am to 4 pm. You will be included in a Village-approved advertising plan, receive a standardized sign (additional standardized […]
WCRC: Road work this week
This week in Manchester Township, there will be intermittent lane closures for drainage improvements on Ely Rd between US-12 and Sharon Hollow Roads through July 7th.
Stories of Wil: How the tortoise wins the race
By Christie Taylor Wil is a 13-year-old boy with Down syndrome. He is the little brother, by 20 months, to twin sisters, Katherine and Elizabeth. Wil’s mom, Christie, knew very little about Down syndrome when Wil was diagnosed shortly after his birth. It didn’t take long for Christie to realize how enriching life with Down […]
GVSU Winter 2020 Dean’s List
Grand Valley State University announces the names of students who were placed on the dean’s list for the Winter 2020 semester concluding in April. The list includes those students who have maintained a 3.5 grade point average and been enrolled in a minimum of 12 credits. Students from Manchester who were honored for the winter […]
