Health survey shows Manchester has more marijuana usage & less access to fresh produce than surrounding communities
This Spring, the 5 Healthy Towns Foundation (5HF) conducted a health survey of residents of Manchester, Chelsea, Stockbridge, Grass Lake and Dexter. They conducted a similar survey five years ago over the phone. While the survey resulted in interesting changes between the Manchester results from five years ago and the present, including a 48% decrease […]
What’s in the River: Agricultural and yard runoff
by Claire Pajka Fertilizers contain added phosphorus and nitrogen to help plants grow, but unfortunately these nutrients don’t have the same positive effect on rivers that they do on fields. While they may help crops grow, if these fertilizers get into water, they can not only disrupt the natural balance of the ecosystem, but cause […]
County upgrades emergency alert system from Nixle to Everbridge
The county announced last week that they have upgraded their emergency alert system and are no longer using the Nixle Program. If you were previously receiving emergency alerts from the Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office and would like to continue receiving alerts, or if you weren’t previously but would like to start receiving alerts, you can […]
Obituary: Wilma Elaine Lentz
Wilma Elaine Lentz, born on March 5, 1931, in Sharon Township, the youngest child of Hazel Sutton Alber and Fred Alber, passed on Monday, August 24, 2020. On May 5, 1951, she married her high school sweetheart, Ambrose Lentz at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Manchester. Wilma was a member of St. Mary’s Church and […]
Feds OK extra $300 a week for Michigan jobless – but it may not last long
by Jonathan Oosting (Bridge) LANSING — Nearly a million Michiganders who have lost jobs during the coronavirus pandemic will eventually qualify for $300 per week in extra unemployment benefits, but the payments could take weeks to arrive and may not last long. The Federal Emergency Management Agency on Friday approved Michigan’s application for the temporary […]
Whitmer wins another round over executive powers. On to the Supreme Court
by Riley Beggin (Bridge) Gov. Gretchen Whitmer does indeed have the legal right to continue extending a state of emergency during the coronavirus pandemic without approval from the Legislature, the Michigan Court of Appeals ruled Friday morning. The 2-1 decision upholds a lower court ruling siding with Whitmer and affirming the constitutionality of the Emergency […]
Michigan to identify schools with COVID outbreaks. In a couple of weeks.
by Robin Erb, Ron French (Bridge) Michigan’s top health official said Friday the state will release the names of more than a dozen K-12 schools and colleges where there have been confirmed COVID-19 outbreaks. But she said her office can’t do so for an undetermined number of weeks. The state first has to cobble together […]
What’s in the river: PCBs
by Claire Pajka Buried in the clay and sediments of the lower River Raisin, a stubborn contaminant refuses to be degraded. Polychlorinated biphenyls, also known as PCBs, have become a major issue for the River Raisin over the past few decades. PCBs were used in everyday commercial products as well as industrial processes, and were […]
Manchester Township discusses building repairs and more in conference call meeting
by Sybil Kolon, Community Reporter Corps The August 11 township board meeting returned to the conference call format due to the continuing coronavirus pandemic. All board members were present, as well as fire chief Bill Scully. A few other members of the public were present, including Village Council President Pat Vailliencourt. Fire chief Scully reported the […]
TODAY last day for online Manchester Community Fair livestock auction
submitted by Denise Blumenauer, Manchester Community Fair Due to the cancellation of the Manchester Community Fair, the members of the Manchester Steer Club and the Manchester Swine Club still have worked hard on raising and training their livestock. With no live auction at the fair this year, the exhibitors still need to market and sell […]
