Michigan losing population again, after decade of tepid growth, Census shows
by Mike Wilkinson (Bridge Michigan) The COVID-19 pandemic hit many Michigan counties hard, helping fuel population losses statewide in 2020 and 2021, according to U.S. Census estimates released this week. But for population centers including Wayne, Oakland, Macomb, and Washtenaw counties, the bigger driver was simply people leaving for other counties and states, the data […]
Ban gay marriage, two Michigan GOP governor candidates say at debate
by Jonathan Oosting (Bridge Michigan) Michigan Republican gubernatorial candidates Ryan Kelley and Ralph Rebandt said Thursday they want the U.S. Supreme Court to reverse its landmark 2015 ruling to again allow state-level bans on same-sex marriage. Speaking in a debate in Warren, fellow candidate Garrett Soldano said he does not oppose same-sex “unions” with the […]
Michigan pot sales skyrocket to all-time high as prices keep dropping
by Roni Kane (Bridge Michigan) Michiganders really, really like marijuana. The total amount of cannabis products sold between the state’s recreational and medical dispensaries has tripled in the past two years, with the top two pot sales months in Michigan history being the past two months. There are nearly a thousand shops across the state where you can […]
13 MCS graduates receive Alumni Association scholarships
submitted by Betty Cummings, Manchester High School Alumni Association The Manchester High School Alumni Association held its 143rd annual reunion at Manchester High School on Saturday, June 18. During the evening of reminiscing, $15,500 in scholarships were given to 13 high school graduates.
Get ready for Kidz Biz 2022 at Acorn’s Outdoor Market!
submitted by Manchester Farmers Market Now is the perfect time for kids to start up their own “business” and sell at Kidz Biz at Acorn’s Outdoor Market. This is a fun project to practice entrepreneur skills and keep them busy this summer! Kidz Biz at Acorn’s Outdoor Market will be Thursday, August 4, 3–6pm. E-mail […]
First Washtenaw County household connected as a result of county’s broadband infrastructure investment
In September 2021, the Board of Commissioners approved a historic investment for Washtenaw County using County general funds and American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) dollars to become one of the first counties in the state to create a path for every household to access high-speed broadband internet. Last week, the first Washtenaw County household was […]
Washtenaw County’s prosecuting attorney releases statement on abortion legality
On Friday the U.S. Supreme Court overturned the 1973 Roe v. Wade decision revoking the longstanding federal precedent of the right to an abortion. This now leaves the legality of abortion up to individual states. Michigan has a pre-existing law on the books criminalizing abortion. The law, last updated in 1931, makes abortion a felony […]
Recipe: Garlic scape pesto
by Kevin Sharp We live in an age when pretty much anything fruit or vegetable is available at any time of the year. There are still a few exceptions and garlic scapes are just that. Available for just a brief window of time, you will see them for a couple of weeks mid-to-late June through […]
WCRC dust control operation on unpaved Bridgewater Township roads
Unpaved local roads throughout Manchester Township currently have a dust control rolling operation projected to last through July 5.
