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 […]
Acorn Market plans April 2020 opening
submitted by Ruth VanBogelen, Acorn Farmers’ Market & Cafe Progress on opening a non-profit food store in the Village of Manchester continues. Planned for April 2020, the store will sell locally produced vegetables, meat and dairy products as well as some prepared items for quick, healthy home-made meals. The store will also feature a small […]
Manchester High School Class of 2019 Top 10
All of the following information courtesy of Hollie Koltz, Manchester High School. All photos courtesy of Unforgettable Photos except for the photo of River Spitler which is courtesy of the Spitler Family. Quenton W. Bortmas Parents ~ Michael & Mary Bortmas Graduating Magna Cum Laude Founder of Time Club Key Club Vice President National Honor […]
Bridge nearing completion & other road work this week
Parker Road between Weber Road and Pleasant Lake Road in Freedom Township will have intermittent lane closures starting Monday June 3. Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) will begin a limestone resurfacing project that is expected to take approximately two weeks. However, all dates are tentative and subject to change due to weather conditions. The road […]
MHS Class of ’79 planning 40-year reunion
submitted by Angie Day, MHS Class of 1979 The Manchester High School Class of 1979 is planning its 40th year reunion to be held on Saturday, July 27 starting at 3:00 pm at Kevin Krzyzaniak’s house, located at 10680 Saline-Milan Road, Saline. We will be having a pig roast and are asking people to bring […]
100 years of women’s suffrage
June 5, 1919, 100 years ago this Wednesday, United States Congress passed the National Suffrage Amendment which eventually became the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, granting women the right to vote. On June 10th, 1919, 100 years ago next Monday, Michigan ratified the amendment. Michigan was one of the first three states in the […]
Goats at the Farmers Market this Thursday
This Thursday, June 6, The Manchester Farmers Market is hosting a Goat Festival courtesy of Mastodon Farms. Farmer Laura will be bringing 10 baby goats and two sweet older goats. Come learn more about farming with goats! Mastodon Farm will also be selling their goats milk soaps. The Manchester Farmers Market is every Thursday through […]
