Letter to the editor: We need to protect our air, land, and water from biodigesters, biosolids, and other threats
December 3, 2025 I attended a Freedom Township board meeting recently and heard discussions about a data center being forced into Saline Township, possible efforts to add a biodigester, expansion of local gravel mines, and even a resident asking whether any permit is needed to spread wastewater-treatment plant products on farmland (the answer is NO, […]
Public notice: Freedom Township
FREEDOM TOWNSHIP, WASHTENAW COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING – EXTRACTION PERMIT RENEWAL APPLICATION STONECO-ESCH ROAD GRAVEL PIT – REVISED MINING PLAN Notice is hereby given that the Planning Commission will hold a public hearing at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, January 6, 2025 in the Freedom Township Hall (11508 Pleasant Lake Road) to invite public […]
Public notice: Freedom Township
FREEDOM TOWNSHIP WASHTENAW COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING - ZONING MAP AMENDMENTS Notice is hereby given that the Planning Commission will hold a public hearing at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 6, 2026 in the Freedom Township Hall (11508 Pleasant Lake Road) to invite public comment on an application from Bruce Greene to amend […]
Suicides plague Michigan farms. Michigan just ended money to help
Editor’s note: This story was originally published by Bridge Michigan (bridgemi.com), a nonprofit and nonpartisan news organization. To get regular coverage from Bridge Michigan, sign up for a free Bridge Michigan newsletter here (https://bit.ly/BridgeMichiganNewsletter).” by Ron French, Bridge Michigan BENZONIA — Randy Rice is the fourth generation of his family to farm the same rolling acres in Benzie County. […]
Michigan Hmong refugee released from ICE custody: ‘Just glad to be home’
Editor’s note: This story was originally published by Bridge Michigan (bridgemi.com), a nonprofit and nonpartisan news organization. To get regular coverage from Bridge Michigan, sign up for a free Bridge Michigan newsletter here (https://bit.ly/BridgeMichiganNewsletter).” by Lauren Gibbons, Bridge Michigan Michigan Hmong refugee Lue Yang, who was detained by immigration authorities in July over a decades-old criminal conviction, was released […]
No REAL ID? Michiganders can now pay a $45 fee to fly
Editor’s note: This story was originally published by Bridge Michigan (bridgemi.com), a nonprofit and nonpartisan news organization. To get regular coverage from Bridge Michigan, sign up for a free Bridge Michigan newsletter here (https://bit.ly/BridgeMichiganNewsletter).” by Janelle D. James, Bridge Michigan If you haven’t gotten your REAL ID yet, you may still be able to travel within the country – […]
MECC Food Drive delivers over 2,000 items to Community Resource Center
submitted by Carol Wotring, executive director, Manchester Community Resource Center The Manchester Community Resource Center received a substantial donation to the food pantry from the Manchester Early Childhood Center, organized by Connie Waters. The food drive collected more than 2,000 items totaling 894 pounds—739 pounds of food and 155 pounds of non-food essentials. Connie and […]
Luther C. Klager Elementary School celebrates another successful Grandparents’ Day
by Melissa Yekulis On Monday, November 24, Luther C. Klager Elementary School was overflowing with cheer as the children welcomed their grandparents to their annual Grandparents’ Day celebration. This year, there were more than 230 guests in attendance. Grandparents were treated to a short musical performance when they arrived. Before heading in for breakfast with their grandchildren, […]
Manchester Family Services celebrates 30 years of support from Food Gatherers
by Sara Swanson Manchester Family Services (MFS) is a local organization that provides financial help and offers monthly food distribution to Manchester-area residents in need. This week they are extending their deep gratitude to Food Gatherers of Washtenaw County on the 30-year anniversary of their partnership. Catherine Moore of MFS stated, “Manchester Family Services has […]
Men’s Club Christmas Tree Sale has started!
by Sara Swanson The Manchester Men’s Club Annual Christmas Tree Sale in Chi-Bro Park began this weekend with the help of the Manchester Animal Club and Robotics team, and will run until all of the trees are gone. Trees will be for sale Mondays through Fridays from 5pm to 8pm, Saturdays from 9am to 5pm, […]
