2nd Annual WCCD Soil Drive
submitted by Megan DeLeeuw, Executive Director, Washtenaw County Conservation District The Washtenaw County Conservation District will be conducting its second annual soil drive. Residents and farmers in Washtenaw County can drop off soil samples to the Washtenaw County Conservation District office, where it will then be sent to the Soil and Plant Diagnostic lab at […]
Eastern Michigan University, faculty union reach deal to end strike
by Isabel Lohman (Bridge Michigan) Eastern Michigan University and the school’s faculty union have reached a tentative agreement that means faculty were back in the classroom Monday teaching courses. The EMU chapter of the American Association of University Professors’ contract with the university expired at the end of August and members had voted to strike […]
Abortion ballot measure: What Proposal 3 would do in Michigan
by Jonathan Oosting (Bridge Michigan) LANSING — Michigan voters will decide the future of legal access to abortion in the state when they decide Proposal 3 on the Nov. 8 general election ballot. A “yes” vote would write a broad new right to “reproductive freedom” into the Michigan Constitution, invaliding a 1931 abortion ban and potentially other existing regulations. […]
Michigan’s unpaid, overworked caregivers reaching a breaking point
by Hayley Harding, The Detroit News & Sarah Rahal, The Detroit News (Bridge Michigan) Rosa E. Hunter sees her mother as a future version of herself. They even share the same name. As 94-year-old Rosa L. Hunter suffers from dementia, she relies on her youngest daughter for around-the-clock care. And while 68-year-old Rosa wouldn’t have it any […]
Manchester Education Association recommends Harvey, Tindall, and Wiitala for school board
submitted by Leslie Rollins, Manchester Education Association The Manchester Education Association announced today it is recommending the following candidates for the Manchester Community Schools Board of Education in the Nov. 8 election: Rebecca Harvey, Michael J. Tindall, and Sandra Wiitala. “Local educators strongly recommend these three candidates because they are committed to providing every Manchester […]
Meet the MDL Board: Elissa Weidmayer, Freedom Township
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library The Manchester District Library Board of Trustees is an all-volunteer governing body made up of two members from each of the library’s participating service areas: Manchester Village, Manchester Township, Bridgewater Township, and Freedom Township. Trustees create and oversee library policies, administer the budget, and set the strategic plan. […]
Get hands-on help with free E-books, audiobooks, music and more at the library
by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library On Monday, September 12, Manchester District Library (MDL) will offer hands-on help with any of their digital collections. Between 6 and 7pm, library card holders can drop in with a mobile device and learn how to access Overdrive / Libby, hoopla, kanopy, or The New York Times free with […]
Three health education classes at Acorn
submitted by Acorn Farmers’ Market & Café Join us at Acorn Farmers’ Market & Café for three amazing health and nutrition classes! Come learn about the amazing health benefits of common herbs, spices and foods found in your kitchen. From strengthening your immune system to soothing a cough or a cold to aiding digestion, Dr. […]
Obituary: Barbara L. Hunget
Barbara Louise Hunget, 95, of Chelsea, passed away Sunday, September 11, 2022. Barb’s family and friends will gather Tuesday, September 20, 2022 from 6pm – 8pm and on Wednesday, September 21, 2022, from noon – 2pm at Eineder Funeral Homes – Manchester Chapel. Her funeral service will be held following visitation at 2pm Burial to […]
