MCS drops indoor mask requirements for summer school & camps
Last Wednesday Manchester Community Schools (MCS) announced that they will not be requiring masks or facial coverings for students under 12 years of age inside buildings during MCS Summer Programs and MCS Summer Camps. Masks will now be optional for all students, staff, and visitors. (Note: Masks are still required on MCS busses.) This decision was […]
Obituary: Jeffrey Lee Pate
Jeffrey Lee Pate, 55, passed away, May 22, 2021, in Miami, Florida. A celebration of Jeff’s life will be held at Eineder Funeral Home- Manchester Chapel (207 East Duncan St. Manchester, MI 48158) on July 27th at 11Am. Visitation is from 10:00AM until the time of service at 11:00AM. Jeff was born on July 11, […]
County releases list of potential projects for to be funded by American Rescue Plan; asks for input
The Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners has released a list of potential projects that could be included in the Washtenaw County Rescue Plan. Read more about the Washtenaw County Rescue Plan at https://www.washtenaw.org/3427/Washtenaw-Rescue-Plan. This plan leverages the $71 million the county will receive through the American Rescue Plan’s Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery program, along […]
WCRC mowing starting; fog seal and dust control continuing
The Washtenaw County Road Commission will be performing road work in three of the four townships again this week. In Bridgewater and Manchester Townships (and Saline Township), Austin Road between M-52 and the City of Saline will continue to have intermittent lane closures for preventative maintenance fog seal the first half of this week. Unpaved local […]
Michigan Republicans to drop signature-matching provision in election bill
by Sergio Martínez-Beltrán (Bridge Michigan) A proposal that would have required poll workers in Michigan to verify the signatures of every voter before casting a ballot will no longer be considered, the measure’s sponsor told Bridge Michigan Thursday. Last month, the Republican-controlled House passed legislation along party lines that would require the Michigan Secretary of State to provide […]
Michigan Supreme Court won’t delay redistricting map deadline
by Sergio Martínez-Beltrán (Bridge Michigan) The Michigan Supreme Court on Friday denied a request from the state’s redistricting commission to extend the deadline this year for the body to draw new state political maps. The order itself was a single paragraph, saying merely that the court “is not persuaded that it should grant the requested […]
People ignore drowning warnings, so Michigan may close Great Lakes beaches
by Makayla Coffee (Bridge Michigan) Red flags fly above the sand of Michigan’s Great Lakes beaches warning when the waves are dangerous, but that’s not always enough to stop swimmers from entering the risky water. Now state officials may increase pressure on people who ignore their warnings: Closing the beaches and ticketing anyone who steps into the […]
At Michigan SOS, walk-up service does not mean you can walk in
By Jonathan Oosting, Sergio Martínez Beltrán (Bridge Magazine) LANSING—Amid continued customer complaints and confusion, Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson on Wednesday announced extended branch hours in an attempt to clear a pandemic-related service backlog by October. But there still is no guarantee that “walk up” customers will be able to take a new photo […]
Washtenaw County Declares State of Emergency in response to widespread and severe flooding
Last Thursday, the Chair of the Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners declared a state of emergency in response to the widespread and severe flooding of numerous homes throughout the county caused by several days of heavy rainfall. Stormwater and sewer systems have been overwhelmed, which has also resulted in damage to streets, sidewalks, and other […]
Clinton Township Library: More great programs coming up in July!
In addition to using the Manchester District Library, Manchester and Bridgewater Township residents can get a library card for free to check out materials from the Clinton Township Library. Additionally, Manchester and Bridgewater residents are welcome to attend all library events at the Clinton Township Library. The Clinton Township Library is located at 100 Brown […]
