Public Notice: Bridgewater
BRIDGEWATER TOWNSHIP PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC ACCURACY TEST NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to qualified electors of Bridgewater Township that the Public Accuracy Test for the 6-Aug-19 Special Election has been scheduled for Wednesday, 31-Jul-19 at 3:30 p.m. at the Bridgewater Township Hall, 10990 Clinton Rd, Manchester, MI. The Public Accuracy Test is conducted to demonstrate that […]
3 ways Michigan elections remain vulnerable — and what the state can do about it
by Riley Beggin (Bridge) LANSING—Around 50 elections officials and analysts met at an outpost of the Lansing City Clerk’s office in June, eagerly awaiting the day’s activity: Piloting a relatively new method for ensuring accurate election results. The volunteers — from as near as Delta Township and as far as California — were there to […]
Lyme disease is spreading across Michigan. But why?
by Jim Malewitz (Bridge) Lyme disease diagnoses have surged nationwide in recent years, and Michigan is no exception. In 2018, the state documented 262 cases of the disease whose symptoms include fever, chills, headaches, fatigue, and muscle and joint aches. That was down slightly from the 291 diagnosis in 2017, but far higher than in […]
A woman, a tick, and the fight in Michigan over Lyme disease
by Magdalena Mihaylova, Robin Erb (Bridge) LANSING—No one can tell Breanna Ramos her symptoms aren’t real ‒ from the crushing exhaustion, to the pain that at times has sent her to the floor. But in a Lansing hearing room recently, the 26-year-old Clarklake woman and others laid bare what they said were the misdiagnoses, misfired treatments, confusion, […]
75th Manchester Community Fair to feature new attractions!
submitted by Steve Harvey, Manchester Community Fair Board The Manchester Community Fair Board has been busy planning, “The biggest little fair in Michigan,” also known as the 75th Manchester Community Fair, being held July 9-13, 2019. This year’s fair will have most of the same time-honored traditions of fairs of the past but this year we […]
Garden Club creates flower bed at KJ House
Manchester resident Sybil Kolon looked at the post clock installed on the lawn in front of the Manchester Area Historical Society’s Kingsley-Jenter House last winter and thought it needed a garden to go with it. Early this spring, she organized multiple meetings and brand new Garden Club to do just that! Last week the Garden […]
Flea Market & Children’s Bike Parade at the Farmers Market this week
Every third Thursday through October, The Manchester Farmers Market will host The Manchester Flea Market! Vendor fees are $8 per space. Applications can be found at manchesterfarmmarket.com Contact farmersmarket48158@gmail.com for more information. In honor of summer, The Manchester Farmers Market is hosting a summer themed Children’s Bike Parade at 4:30 pm. Participants should meet at the picnic pavilion at Chi-Bro […]
Klager Elementary holds Community Leadership Day
The morning of Thursday, June 13th, the 2nd to last day of school, Luther C. Klager Elementary School hosted eight community organizations and businesses as part of Community Leadership Day. Community Leadership Day is a new event designed to bridge the Klager community with the Manchester community, as part of their continuing effort to become […]
Library kicks off Summer Reading Program
Manchester District Library’s Summer Reading Program started off with button-making, cookies, lemonade, and a magic show Friday afternoon. Kids of all ages, teens, and adults were able to sign up for the program which will run 6 weeks. Participants will read (or have read to them) specified amounts each week based on age and will […]
Birding at Watkins Lake
On Saturday, June 22, 2019 from 8 to 10 am, enjoy a morning stroll through open fields and forests of Watkins Lake State Park and County Preserve. Check out what interesting birds are visiting the lake. This birding excursion will be led by Washtenaw County’s Kelsey Dehring. Meet at the State Park parking lot at 14801 […]
