2022 August primary election results for the Manchester area
by Sara Swanson Manchester-area voters went to the polls yesterday to vote in a judicial race and in primaries for the state house and state senate. Republicans also voted in primaries for governor and U.S. congressional representative. Voter turnout was down from the 2020 August primary election, which had turnout ranging between 36.29% and 43.46%, […]
Eagle Scout project to benefit the playground at local church
submitted by Luke and Lisa Somerville Luke Somerville is planning to do some much-needed maintenance on Manchester United Methodist Church’s playground. Luke’s Eagle Scout project includes making repairs and replacements to the play structure, replacing the wood border, adding wood chips, and adding a tetherball pole. “I’ve been in Scouts since the third grade. Now […]
Manchester UMC Community Picnic
submitted by Jody Sharrow, Manchester United Methodist Church Manchester United Methodist Church invites everyone to our Community Picnic on Thursday, August 18, at Chi-Bro Park. From 4:30 to 7pm we’ll enjoy hot dogs, ice cream, yard games, and more! The picnic and food are completely free with the option to donate to the ministry supporting […]
SUMC Centershot Archery Program
submitted by Sharon United Methodist Church Sharon United Methodist Church invites you to take part in their Centershot Archery Program, Sunday, August 14, to Thursday, August 18, from 6:30 to 8pm for ages 7 and up. Registration fee is $40 per participant. All instructors will be NASP-trained Basic Archery Instructors. Each coach has up to […]
WCRC reminder: no election signs in the road right-of-way
from Washtenaw County Road Commission Another election season is here, which means we are already seeing political signs popping up like bunnies along the road. Signs of any kind should not be placed in the road right-of-way. These unauthorized signs can become safety hazards by blocking sight distance at public road intersections, distracting drivers from […]
WCRC roadwork this week
This week there is Washtenaw County Road Commission work in all four Manchester-area townships. Both Washburne Rd between Sharon Hollow Rd and Sylvan Rd in Sharon Township, and Herman Rd between Deer Valley Ln and Grossman Rd in Manchester Township will have intermittent lane closures this week for drainage improvements. Rentz Rd between Ellsworth Rd […]
ALI Announces its Fall Kickoff
submitted by Joan Gaughan, Adult Learners Institute Readers familiar with the Adult Learners Institute know that an ALI Kickoff does not require a football or a soccer ball or a helmet, shoulder pads, referees, or linebackers. The only thing required is curiosity and a means of getting to the McKune Room at the Chelsea District […]
Recipe: Grilled whole fish, Thai style
by Kevin Sharp Admittedly, cooking whole fish can be intimidating and grilling fish anxiety inducing. In reality this really is about as simple as it gets. You can certainly do this directly on the grill but a game-changer for me was a wire grill basket; one of those hinged deals that holds the fish (vegetables, […]
Michigan voted to block Airbnb bans but hits roadblock over local control
by Julia Forrest (Bridge Michigan) Kimberly Hammond has lived on a quiet street in Spring Lake Township for more than 20 years—until the “Love Shack” popped up next door. And what might be the title of a B-52’s classic was also the name of the new short-term rental disrupting the neighborhood. Renters were driving too […]
A blow to Michigan Alzheimer’s patients after research fraud claim
by Robin Erb (Bridge Michigan) The fight to find a cure for Alzheimer’s disease faces yet another setback following allegations that a foundational study into the cause of the illness — the basis of years of research and billions of dollars in investment — may have been fraudulent. The revelations, published last week in Science magazine, are […]
