Adult Learners Institute’s term ends with local history and football
submitted by Joan Gaughan, Adult Learners Institute For almost two decades, Grace Shackman’s classes have explored the history of Washtenaw County’s cities and small towns using the houses, libraries, schools, hospitals, banks and businesses, downtowns, even streets and roads. As the name of her class, Potpourri of Finds and Thoughts of 50 Years of Researching […]
It’s tick and mosquito season – time to fight the bite!
submitted by Washtenaw County Health Department The Washtenaw County Health Department is reminding residents to take steps to prevent tick and mosquito bites when enjoying the outdoors. Preventing tick bites is especially important as local cases of Lyme disease have increased dramatically in recent years, and many of these cases were exposed here in Washtenaw County. “In […]
Obituary: Erick Chris Johanson
Erick, age 70, of Manchester, Michigan, died peacefully in his home on January 3, 2024. He was born in Ypsilanti on September 8, 1953, to Helge and Vesta Johanson. Helge came from Sweden as a mason and did much of the stonework in Ypsilanti. Erick also was a handyman, who built the barn on his […]
Guest editorial: Your local businesses need your patronage
Editor’s note: Guest editorials are by local leaders or experts with specific knowledge of a topic and may contain opinions. Views expressed in any editorial are always exclusively those of the author. Merrill Guerra owns two Manchester businesses, the Main Street retail store Dragonfly and Birch as well as the Real Estate Brokerage firm Red […]
Letter to the editor: Track Team thanks Men’s Club and anonymous donor
April 19, 2024 The Manchester Track and Field Program would like to thank the Manchester Men’s Club for their generous donation of $2,500 toward their new uniforms! This went a long way in making this happen and we thank them for everything they have done and continue to do in this community. The Track […]
Public notice: Bridgewater Township
BRIDGEWATER TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING SYNOPSIS 4 -Apr-24 The regular monthly meeting of the Bridgewater Township Board of Trustees was called to order by Supervisor Fromhart at 7:08pm. Five board members were present (quorum) with 6 citizens in attendance. No citizen participation. The board approved the 7-Mar-24 meeting minutes as presented. The board approved the agenda […]
Public notice: City of Manchester
CITY OF MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING May 20, 2024, 7:00 P.M. A public hearing has been scheduled for May 20, 2024, at the regular Council Meeting at 7:00pm at the Manchester City Hall in Council Chambers, 912 City Rd, Manchester, Michigan, for the purpose of discussing adoption of the Fiscal Year 2024/2025 […]
Public notice: City of Manchester
CITY OF MANCHESTER PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING May 13, 2024, 7:00 P.M. Notice is hereby given that the Manchester City Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Monday, May 13, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. at the Manchester City Hall, 912 City Rd, Manchester, MI 48158. The purpose of the public hearing is […]
Salt level rising in Michigan groundwaters, endangering crops, homes
by Alex Walters, Capital News Service (Bridge Michigan) A worrisome environmental issue is bubbling up from deep below Michigan’s ground with little public awareness, experts say. The salinity of the state’s groundwater is on the rise, raising concerns about killed crops and corroded pipes. The problem is increasingly severe and requires action, but Michigan residents […]
Squatters' rights in Michigan: What homeowners should know
by Janelle D. James (Bridge Michigan) Lawmakers across the country are cracking down on squatting, or people living in unoccupied properties without permission. Michigan has had a law on the books for 10 years that makes squatting a crime, but homeowners can't physically remove unwanted occupants from their property. State Rep. Ken Borton, R-Gaylord, proposed a bill this month […]
