Michigan Republican lawmakers challenge Nessel opinion on ballot drive law
by Riley Beggin (Bridge) The Republican-led Michigan House and Senate plan to sue Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson for not enforcing a lame-duck law that would make it harder for groups to land a citizen initiative on the ballot, House Republicans announced Wednesday. The law requires ballot petitioners to gather no more than 15 percent […]
Michigan House GOP plans to replace sales tax on gasoline to fund roads
by Lindsay VanHulle (Bridge) House Republicans propose phasing out Michigan’s sales tax paid on gasoline, replacing it with a higher state gas tax dedicated to fixing roads. The plan — which has not yet been formally introduced as legislation — would phase out the first 4 percent of Michigan’s 6 percent sales tax on gasoline […]
Fairy Festival THIS Thursday
The Manchester Farmers Market will be holding their annual Fairy Festival this Thursday, June 13 from 3:30 to 7 pm, at Chi-Bro Park. Special activities include: Fairy Garden Make and Take from 3:30 to 7 pm (or until supplies run out) Fairy Crafts from 3:30 to 7 pm Fairy Bowling from from 3:30 to 5 […]
Distemper and parvovirus on the rise in Washtenaw County wildlife and pets
submitted by Humane Society of Huron Valley Raccoons acting strangely. Skunks wobbling around. The Humane Society of Huron Valley (HSHV) is reporting a significant increase in Washtenaw County wildlife with distemper and parvovirus, diseases that can be deadly to pets if they’re not vaccinated. “HSHV’s Emergency Rescue Department has responded to hundreds of emergency wildlife […]
Graduation Announcement: Allen Morse Koch
We are all so very proud of you. You have a bright future ahead and we know you will do great. Love, Mom & Dad, Great-Grandma, your Grandparents, Aunts, Uncles, and Cousins. Do you have something you want to announce or congratulate? We run birth, engagement, marriage, anniversary, birthday, retirement and graduation announcements and congratulations for […]
Superintendent to take on role of Riverside principal
At April’s Manchester Community School’s Board of Education meeting, action was taken to lay off three MCS positions effective June 30, 2019. These positions including High School Assistant Principal/Athletic Director, Mr. Lavell Blanchard; Riverside Intermediate School principal/Director of Special Education, Mr. Gary Puhl III; and Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent, Courtney McLennan. These layoffs, part […]
Public Notice: Bridgewater Township
BRIDGEWATER TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING SYNOPSIS 6-Jun-19 The regular monthly meeting of the Bridgewater Township Board of Trustees was called to order by Supervisor Fromhart at 7:00 p.m. Five board members were present (quorum) with 5 citizens in attendance. Board heard citizen participation. Board approved the 2-May-19 meeting minutes as amended. Board approved the […]
The debate is on: Will wolves move to Michigan’s Lower Peninsula?
by Eric Freedman, Capital News Service (Bridge) When Silas Rose Sr. settled in Clinton County in 1836, “few trails had been made and there were long distances between the clearings where a small field of grain would give proof of the enterprise of some hardy pioneer settler,” according to family history. “Howling wolves could be […]
Whitmer plan to boost funds for neediest K-12 students hits wall in Lansing
by Magdalena Mihaylova (Bridge) Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s plan to give more money to Michigan students who have greater needs is in trouble in the GOP-controlled Legislature. The House Appropriations Subcommittee on School Aid and Department of Education approved a school aid appropriations bill Thursday that didn’t include Whitmer’s recommendation for a “weighted formula” for school funding. […]
Public Notice: Bridgewater, Manchester & Sharon Townships
NOTICE OF REGISTRATION FOR THE ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 6, 2019 THE TOWNSHIPS OF BRIDGEWATER, MANCHESTER AND SHARON, MICHIGAN TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE TOWNSHIPS MENTIONED ABOVE: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that any qualified elector of the townships of Bridgewater, Manchester and Sharon in the state of Michigan who is not already […]
