Michigan’s brain drain is back, as best and brightest leave state
By Mike Wilkinson When it comes to population, Michigan is no longer a rarity – a state losing population while every other one is gaining it. The state has gained residents since bottoming out in 2009 after five straight years of decline. But recovery has been tepid and from July 2018 to July 2019, the […]
Michigan Republican pushes to deregulate health care. Some hospitals call foul.
By Ted Roelofs (Bridge) Republican legislation in the Michigan Senate raises a basic question: What is the proper role of state government in regulating health care? Introduced in December, the seven-bill package would lessen state oversight over dozens of hospitals and strip regulation over a range of issues, from the number of psychiatric beds to oversight of […]
Michigan inches toward universal pre-K as leaders support 2-year kindergarten
By Ron French (Bridge) Without news conferences, legislative action or statewide policy changes, Michigan is moving closer to universal, optional preschool for 4-year-olds. By essentially sanctioning a second year of kindergarten, more than half of 4-year-olds in the state are now in taxpayer-funded preschool or developmental kindergarten, and that number is likely to increase, with […]
Manchester residents have some of the longest commutes in the county
The Washtenaw County Department of Health released data for average commute to work times for residents in different areas of Washtenaw County. These calculations were made based on the American Community Survey conducted by the US Census Bureau between 2013 and 2017. The Health Department determined the average travel time to work in Washtenaw County […]
Crazy Ca$h tickets on sale, new venue!
Manchester Community Schools is planning the 21st Annual Crazy Ca$h night March 14th. This year the venue has been moved to the High School commons, as the space is larger than the Borek & Jennings Legacy Events Center. The shift of weekends from the first weekend of March to mid-March is to better coincide with […]
Register now for DNR’s Run for the Trees 5K
Registration is open for the Department of Natural Resource’s Happy Little 5K. No matter how you reach the finish line – walk, run or hike – you pick the pace and the place. Just be sure to complete your virtual 5K anywhere outdoors sometime between April 17-26. That’s 10 days including two full weekends and, […]
Habitat ramble in the Leonard Preserve
Join Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation’s Kelsey Dehring on Saturday, January 25 from 10 am to noon in the Leonard Preserve for a habitat ramble. The varying habitats of Leonard Preserve are a perfect way to take in the beauty of winter. You’ll explore along the river, fields, and forests, practice tree ID, and hopefully […]
Senior Newsletter THE TRUMPETER – January 2020
The January 2020 edition of Manchester’s Newsletter for Seniors, THE TRUMPETER, is now available. Download it here: 2020 January Trumpeter. The Senior meal will resume on Tuesday, January 7th.
Public Notice: Bridgewater
BRIDGEWATER TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING SYNOPSIS 02-Jan-20 The regular monthly meeting of the Bridgewater Township Board of Trustees was called to order by Supervisor Fromhart at 7:02 p.m. Four board members were present (quorum) with 6 citizens in attendance. Board heard citizen participation. Board approved the 12-Dec-20 meeting minutes as amended. Board approved the […]
Something new is brewing in Manchester
If you have driven through the village in the middle night and wondered why someone would choose to barbecue in the wee hours in the parking lot behind Comerica Bank, in December, you might be even more surprised to learn that it isn’t meat on the grill … it’s coffee beans! Isaac Bowers, founder of […]
