Manchester CROP Walk 2019 close to meeting goals!
On Sunday, October 6th, Manchester held its annual CROP Walk, just as it has every year since 1995. CROP Walk was founded in 1969, making this the 50th year. In honor of this milestone, Manchester organizers set two goals, to have 50 walkers participate and to raise $5,000. They had 52 walkers and are close […]
Nature walk at Nan Weston Nature Preserve at Sharon Hollow
Join the River Raisin Watershed Council for a nature walk in the Nan Weston Nature Preserve at Sharon Hollow on November 2nd from 10 to 11:30 am. Organizers stated, “Visit a special part of the watershed to walk the boardwalks/dirt trails through wetlands, forests, and to the river. We will explore the plants and animals […]
Zion Lutheran Church to host annual Harvest Dinner
Zion Lutheran Church, located at the corner of South Fletcher and Waters Roads, is holding its Annual Harvest Dinner (formerly Sauerkraut Supper) on Saturday, October 19th from 4:30 to 7:30 pm. The menu includes: roast pork, sausage, kniffles, sauerkraut, winter squash, green beans, applesauce, pickled beets, rolls, homemade desserts and beverages. Tickets are available by […]
Public Notice: Sharon Township
The Zoning Board of Appeals of Sharon Township will hold a public hearing on a Zoning variance request for setbacks for a Pole Barn at 6600 Peckins Lane, Manchester, MI 48158. The maximum variance request is for a 17 foot setback (Sharon Township Zoning Ordinance setback requirement is 50 feet). The meeting will be held […]
Public Notice: Sharon Township
Sharon Township Ordinance Amendments PAID PUBLIC NOTICE Township of Sharon, Washtenaw County, Michigan Amendments to the Sharon Township Ordinance Authorizing Medical Marijuana Facilities and the Ordinance Prohibiting Marihuana Establishments except Medical Marihuana Facilities as Licensed by the State and Permitted by the Township Public Notice is hereby given that on Thursday, October 3, 2019, the […]
Michigan seeks to cash in on CBD craze, but hemp harvest not without hiccups
By Jonathan Oosting (Bridge) LANSING — Topical cannabidiol creams are competing for shelf space at Kroger and Whole Foods. Wellness sprays are sold over the counter in Walgreens and other national pharmacies. And Family Video is even selling CBD next to DVDs. CBD has gone mainstream, and Michigan farmers hope to cash in on the […]
In the spring, Gov. Whitmer praised an opioid clinic. In the fall, a veto.
By Ted Roelofs (Bridge) On a rainy day last April near Jackson, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer broke ground on a $10 million, long-term recovery home for opiate addicts called Andy’s Place. Standing to her far left, with a shovel of his own, was GOP Senate Majority Leader Mike Shirkey – who happens to represent Jackson. “The crisis […]
Caro’s psychiatric hospital is saved. Michigan’s mental health crisis persists.
By Jonathan Oosting (Bridge) LANSING – Plans for a new 100-bed psychiatric hospital in rural Tuscola County may help the region’s economy but will do little to address Michigan’s larger mental health “crisis,” according to experts who remain wary of long waiting lists and limited care options. Facing pressure from local officials, lawmakers and union […]
EEE outbreak and sprayings near Manchester
Two areas in Jackson County, surrounding Concord and Grass Lake, and a small portion of Webster and Northfield Townships in northern Washtenaw County, were treated Saturday night, Oct. 5, to control mosquitoes that may carry Eastern Equine Encephalitis, or EEE. Aerial spraying is being carried out in parts of the state with confirmed human or […]
Flying Dutchmen survive Cardinals, thanks to fourth quarter fireworks
Editor’s Note: This week’s Flying Dutchmen Varsity Football Coverage sponsor is the Manchester Men’s Club. by Tyler Scott It wasn’t clear who would win until the last few minutes, but Manchester spoiled Michigan Center’s homecoming night by making some key plays late in the game to secure a hard-fought win, 21-14. Michigan Center jumped out […]
