Updating Michigan energy rules on new homes faces pushback from builders
by Ted Roelofs, Michigan Environment Watch (Bridge Michigan) Updating Michigan standards last addressed in 2015, state officials are to consider a new, more energy-efficient home construction code this year ─ likely sparking a battle between home builders and environmentalists who back stronger energy mandates. “These provisions are critical,” said Charlotte Jameson, chief policy officer of […]
Michigan community colleges vie for 4-year nursing programs amid shortages
by Isabel Lohman (Bridge Michigan) A demand for more Michigan nurses during the pandemic is once again pitting the state’s community colleges against its four-year universities. Michigan community colleges currently provide only two-year associate nursing degrees. They want to expand to offer four-year bachelor degree programs, a move fiercely opposed by the state’s four-year universities. […]
Manchester Township: Short survey & new website
submitted by Kim Thompson, Manchester Township Treasurer Manchester Township invites you to visit our new website- https://twp-manchester.org/ While you are there, we would like residents to complete a short survey regarding future planning of our township. We want to hear from you! We are looking for your input as we begin the process of updating […]
WCCD presents “Waterbody health: Benefits of natural/living shorelines”
The Washtenaw County Conservation District (WCCD) will be hosting a presentation by Erick Elgin, an aquatic ecologist and water resources educator with Michigan State University Extension, on the benefits of natural shorelines on January 27, 2022, from 6:00 – 7:00 pm. Are you concerned about the water quality in your stream or lake, frustrated by […]
It’s a good time to check your home for radon
Did you know that Washtenaw is in the highest zone for potential radon? And of all of the parts of the county, that Manchester-area residences have the highest average radon levels? With Covid and lead in the news recently, radon might not even be on your radar. But, as January is National Radon Action Month, […]
In-person school board meeting TONIGHT
Manchester Community Schools will hold its regular Board of Education meeting in-person tonight, Monday, January 24, at 6 pm in the High School auditorium. Additionally, the school board’s organizational meeting will take place before the regular meeting at 5:30 pm. in the auditorium. Both meetings are open to the public. Masks are required.
Washtenaw United takes control with a 5-0 win over Grosse Pointe North
submitted by Adam Winters, Head Coach, Washtenaw United High School Girls’ Hockey Washtenaw United’s goaltender, Julia Scarcella (Saline), notched her first shutout of the season with the United’s 5-0 win against Grosse Pointe North Wednesday night at ESH Arena. Washtenaw took the ice prepared to play a competitor with a similar record and with memories […]
Obituary: Howard Lear Badgero
Howard Lear Badgero, 81, of Manchester peacefully passed away January 19, 2022, at home surrounded by his family and friends. Howard’s family and friends will gather on Friday, January 28, 2022 from 4:00 – 8:00 pm at Sharon United Methodist Church – Fellowship Hall at 19980 W. Pleasant Lake Road, Manchester, MI, and Saturday, January […]
Obituary: Ronald G. Driessche
Ronald G. Driessche, 83, died suddenly on January 22, 2022 at his home in Holt, MI. Ron was born November 19, 1938 in Monroe MI, the son of Benjamin and Clara (Hagen) Driessche. He was a storied athlete and graduate of Monroe Catholic Central High School’s class of ‘56. In 1959 he married his high […]
