Sara Swanson

Saint Joseph Mercy Health System reinstating time-sensitive procedures and surgeries

submitted by Saint Joseph Mercy Health System As the positive impact of social distancing begins to flatten the curve for COVID-19 cases statewide, Mercy Health and Saint Joseph Mercy Health System are resuming select services and surgeries to safely provide clinically necessary care for the health and well-being of area patients. “While we know COVID […]

 Sara Swanson

Obituary: Susan Carol McClarren

Susan Carol McClarren, 76, of rural Harrison passed away at her home on Monday, May 4, 2020. Susan was born April 25, 1944 in Jackson, Michigan the daughter of Lawrence Edward Scheid and Ardis Agatha (Henzie) Scheid. Susan was raised in Manchester, Michigan and graduated from Manchester High School in 1962. Susan was united in […]

 Sara Swanson

May 2020 Student of the Month, Rylee Spitler

The Manchester Community Schools Foundation’s May 2020 Student of the Month for Manchester High School is Rylee Spitler. Rylee is the daughter of Kenneth and Amy Spitler. She is a member of the student council, Manchester High School National Honor Society, Spanish club, Future Farmers of America, and the Link Crew mentor program. Rylee has […]

 Sara Swanson

Obituary: John Charles Binder

John Charles Binder, 72, passed away May 8, 2020. He was born on June 7, 1947, in Detroit, Michigan to Joseph and Isabell (Raetzel) Binder. Jack married the love of his life, Janet Reinhart, on October 16, 1976 in Manchester, Michigan. He will be remembered for his love of remodeling multiple homes, and refurbishing furniture. There […]

 Sara Swanson

A Mothers Day treat

When school closed early for the year, Manchester’s School Lunch workers, Lisa Garrison, Tamra Belaire, Lynnette Clark, Susan DeSautel, Karen Lorincz, Jill Smith, and Dee Teresky became essential frontline workers. Since March 17th they’ve served more than 32,000 meals, braving wind, snow, rain, beating sun and freezing cold every Tuesday and Friday to provide breakfasts […]

 Sara Swanson

In Michigan, 23K are ‘recovered’ from COVID. Many still feel like hell.

by Robin Erb (Bridge) As a data point on the state’s coronavirus dashboard, Nancy Blodgett has moved to “recovered.” And yes, she’s home after getting whomped full-force by COVID-19. But recovered? Not even close. “Heavens no. ‘Recovered’ is when you can go back to work [and] when you can walk to the mailbox and not […]

 Sara Swanson

Michigan’s definition of coronavirus ‘recovery’ looser than other states

Editor’s note: Washtenaw County and the State of Michigan use different definitions of “recovered”. In Washtenaw County’s COVID-19 numbers, “recovered” is defined as no symptoms/fever for over 72 hours and at least 7 days since symptoms started. Robin Erb (Bridge) Not dead. In the crassest of terms, that’s how the state of Michigan defines the 22,686 […]

 Sara Swanson

Public notice: Bridgewater Township

BRIDGEWATER TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING SYNOPSIS 7-May-20 The regular monthly meeting of the Bridgewater Township Board of Trustees was called to order by Supervisor Fromhart at 7:04 pm. Five board members were present (quorum) with 0 citizens in attendance. Board heard citizen participation. Board approved the 2-Apr-20 meeting minutes as amended. Board approved the agenda as presented. Board approved […]

 Sara Swanson

Public notice: Manchester District Library

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING     MANCHESTER DISTRICT LIBRARY COUNTY OF WASHTENAW, MICHIGAN ON THE ADOPTION OF THE BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2020-2021 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS IN THE LIBRARY DISTRICT OF THE MANCHESTER DISTRICT LIBRARY PLEASE TAKE NOTE that the Board of Trustees of the Manchester District Library, County of Washtenaw, State of […]

 Sara Swanson

Public notice: Village of Manchester

ATTENTION VILLAGE OF MANCHESTER RESIDENTS NOTICE PUBLIC HEARING A public hearing has been scheduled for June 1st, 2020 at the regular Council Meeting at 7:00 PM for the purpose of discussing adoption of the 2020/2021 Budget. This public hearing will be held via teleconferencing.  The public may attend the meeting by making a telephone call to […]