Federal judge dismisses GOP case against Michigan redistricting commission
By Riley Beggin A federal judge Monday dismissed a lawsuit by Michigan Republican groups seeking to block a new state redistricting commission. The ruling is the latest legal setback for Republicans, who earlier this year failed to win an injunction that would prevent the formation of the commission, which they contend is unconstitutional. The July 6 […]
Gone (safely!) fishing in the River Raisin
by Claire Pajka The River Raisin is a popular place for water recreation like canoeing and fishing, and though many fish like rock bass and smallmouth bass can be caught and enjoyed, you should take care when consuming fish from the Raisin. In 1987, the Southeast portion of the River Raisin was designated by the […]
Manchester Township summer tax bills
submitted by Laurie Carey, Manchester Township Treasurer It is that time again –– tax bills are printed and in the mail! Due to recent concerns related to postal delays I want to alert the community to be on the lookout for the bright blue 2020 Summer tax bills that went out this week. Tax bills […]
The Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners declares racism a public health crisis
submitted by Washtenaw County As a part of its on-going equity efforts, the Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners has passed a resolution declaring that Racism is a Public Health Crisis. The resolution was proposed at the Board’s July 1 virtual meeting, which ran much later than normal due to the Board’s once-a-month summer schedule. The […]
WCRC: Road work this week
This intermittent lane closures for drainage improvements on Ely Rd between US-12 and Sharon Hollow Roads in Manchester Townships which were supposed to be completed July 7th, have been expanded through July 10th. This is the only county road work scheduled for the Manchester area this week.
July 2020 Gardening Advice
submitted by Jennifer Fairfield, Garden Mill and Manchester Community & School Gardens So, the weather people have a new one for us –– we are apparently in an “Omega Blocking Pattern.” Ok –– it’s probably not really new. They have likely called it this for a long time, but I can’t say that I’ve ever […]
Public Notice: Bridgewater Township
BRIDGEWATER TOWNSHIP PUBLIC NOTICE ELECTION COMMISSION MEETING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN for the meeting of the Bridgewater Township Election Commission on Thursday, 9-Jul-19 at 4:00 p.m. at the Bridgewater Township Hall, 10990 Clinton Rd, Manchester, MI. The purpose of the meeting is to prepare for the 4-Aug-19 election. The Bridgewater Township Board will provide necessary […]
Large jump in Michigan deaths outside hospitals as coronavirus raged
by Robin Erb (Bridge) Deaths recorded by emergency personnel outside Michigan hospitals jumped 62 percent this spring as the coronavirus first raged through the state, according to the state health department. The stark increase lends support to the notion that residents, including many with cardiac issues, decided to ride out chest pains or other serious […]
Michigan study: Hydroxychloroquine saved lives among coronavirus patients
by Robin Erb (Bridge) Early treatment with hydroxychloroquine cut the death rate significantly in certain sick patients hospitalized with COVID-19 — and without heart-related side-effects, according to a new study published by Henry Ford Health System. The study, published Thursday in the International Journal of Infectious Diseases, is another curve in the continued research — […]
As coronavirus cases rise, Whitmer halts plans to further reopen Michigan
by Jonathan Oosting, Robin Erb, Mike Wilkinson (Bridge) With coronavirus cases upticking in Michigan, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has abandoned plans to allow additional business reopenings by July 4 and said she is contemplating a “more conservative” approach. The first-term Democrat stopped short of promising to re-tighten rules, as governors in some southern and western states […]
