Michigan districts make millions teaching home-schoolers karate and crafts
by Mike Wilkinson (Bridge) Michigan is paying tens of millions of dollars each year for home-schoolers to take classes in dance, karate, ice skating and other electives that critics say not only lack academic rigor but often amount to taxpayer-subsidized private lessons. State law allows public schools to offer elective classes to home-school students, which […]
Michigan primary 2020: Expect heavy turnout, long wait for winner
by Riley Beggin (Bridge) The nation will watch Tuesday to see whether Bernie Sanders can mount a comeback by winning the Democratic primary in Michigan, a crucial swing state. Buckle in for a long wait. Results will come later than usual, as local clerks juggle a surge in absentee ballots, Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson […]
Letter to the Editor: Suggestion for Third Thursdays
Feb 20, 2020 Manchester Chamber of Commerce/DDA Due to a family commitment I was unable to attend the “brain storming session” in the Village Room so I am submitting my suggestion in letter form. I have never interfaced with the Chamber or DDA so my suggestions have not been researched for obstacles or ramifications as […]
Klager Community Vol 2, Issue 1
This school year, Klager Elementary School kindergarten through 2nd grade students have been exposed to a variety of different career paths as students were able to explore their interests in different fields during innovation hour. Ms Melissa Yekulis headed up a journalism class which produces Klager Community, a school newspaper. Paper copies of the newest […]
1,000 acres of Washtenaw farmland preserved
The Legacy Land Conservancy announced last week that as a result of two Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) initiatives, the Huron River Initiative and the Ann Arbor Greenbelt: Saving Michigan Farms RCPP Project, $5.6 million over five years has been invested in preserving Washtenaw County farmland. The Ann Arbor Greenbelt Program announced, “Today, the RCPP […]
Manchester Cooperative Preschool announces open enrollment for 2020-2021
submitted by Kristie Taylor, Manchester Cooperative Preschool The Manchester Cooperative Preschool is excited to announce that Open Enrollment for the 2020 – 2021 school year has begun! We offer preschool for children who are 3, 4 and 5 years old on Monday, Wednesday and Fridays. We use a play-based curriculum so your child gets to […]
Manchester Wellness Coalition plans for its 9th year
submitted by Ray Berg, Manchester Wellness Coalition The Manchester Wellness Coalition continues to partner with the 5 Healthy Towns Foundation in developing a variety of programs, classes and infrastructure, wherein funding from 5HF and other sources is used to help Manchester area residents achieve four goals: move more, eat better, connect with others in healthy […]
Washtenaw County Farm Bureau Euchre Tournament
submitted by Kathleen A Siler, Washtenaw County Farm Bureau Washtenaw County Farm Bureau’s Sunday Fun Day Committee is hosting a FREE membership appreciation Euchre Tournament on Sunday, March 8, 2020 from 4 – 7 pm at Sharon United Methodist Church, 19980 W Pleasant Lake Rd. All members of Washtenaw County Farm Bureau are invited to […]
Have You Received Your Broadband Survey?
submitted by Lisa Moutinho, Washtenaw County Government In early February, the Washtenaw County Broadband Task Force sent Broadband Access surveys to the residents of 15 townships in the county, including Bridgewater, Freedom, Manchester and Sharon. If you’ve received and completed your survey, the Task Force thanks you – the information you provide will help the […]
March 2020 Gardening Advice
submitted by Jennifer Fairfield, Garden Mill and Manchester Community & School Gardens This is the time of year when I generally try to give everyone some hope for spring by telling you how much more sunshine we are going to have by the end of the month. It’s also to help me remember that the […]
