Michigan’s results official but harm done to Black voters may linger
by Madeline Halpert (Bridge) Brandy Robinson is exhausted. Since Election Day, she said her blood pressure has skyrocketed as she heard one false claim after another alleging voter fraud in Detroit. President Donald Trump’s unfounded accusations, and two Wayne County Board of Canvassers members’ attempts not to certify the county’s election results, have brought her […]
Enbridge sues Michigan over Line 5 shutdown order
by Kelly House (Bridge) Enbridge Energy is suing the State of Michigan in federal court in hopes of thwarting Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s quest to shut down the Line 5 petroleum pipeline. The Canadian company’s filing in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Michigan seeks an injunction against Whitmer’s shutdown orders. The […]
Trump’s hopes come to end in Michigan
by Jonathan Oosting (Bridge) LANSING — After three weeks of sound and fury in all-caps tweets, Republican President Donald Trump’s flailing bid to overturn his Michigan election loss came to a quiet close on Wednesday afternoon. The Trump campaign failed to request either a full or partial ballot recount by Michigan’s 4:34 p.m. deadline, according to […]
Sharon Church giving away free food boxes
Sharon United Methodist Church, located at 19980 West Pleasant Lake Road, is inviting anyone and everyone to come pick up a box of free food on Saturday, December 5 from 10 am to noon or until all of the boxes are gone. The giveaway will be held in the Fellowship Hall parking lot (enter via […]
Annual wreath sale at MUMC
submitted by Jan M. Harris, Beta Pi Master Sorority Beta Pi Master Sorority will hold their annual wreath sale on Saturday, Dec. 5 from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at the Manchester United Methodist Church, 501 Ann Arbor St. The fresh evergreen wreaths are locally made and will be $17 each, including bow. The money […]
SRSLY Manchester welcomes new program coordinator
submitted by SRSLY Coalition The SRSLY Coalition is pleased to introduce Abbey Clark, the new program coordinator for SRSLY Manchester and Stockbridge. In this dual role, Clark will support volunteers in implementing programs and strategies for both coalitions. “Abbey has a passion for helping youth feel supported and valued, which aligns perfectly with SRSLY’s mission,” […]
Obituary: Susan Lynn Kruse
Susan Lynn Kruse, Jackson, MI, Age 68, died Friday, November 20, 2020 at Henry Ford Allegiance Hospital. She was born August 19, 1952 in Adrian, Michigan, the daughter of Gerald & Shirley Jean (Thurman) Bower. Susan graduated from Manchester High School in 1971. She ran an in-home daycare for over 25 years. When Susan and […]
Theis holding virtual coffee hour TODAY
Sen. Lana Theis announced Tuesday that she will be hosting a virtual coffee hour on Monday, Nov. 23 from 4 to 5:30 pm. The event, which will be held via Zoom, will feature special guests Sen. Ed McBroom, who chairs the Senate Oversight Committee, and Sen. Aric Nesbitt, who is the majority vice chair of […]
County-wide Youth Council needs input from Manchester teens
The Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation’s Youth Council, a group of 25 high school students from across Washtenaw County who work together to make an impact on the community through volunteering, service, and philanthropy, has launched the 2020 Youth Needs Assessment. The Needs Assessment was designed by the Youth Council to learn more about the […]
Happy Hearts Feline Rescue Holiday Bazaar on hold
submitted by Jeanne Spencer, Happy Hearts Feline Rescue Sadly, Because of the Governor’s recent three-week pause, the Happy Hearts Feline Rescue Holiday Bazaar has been “paused” until further notice. Please continue to monitor your local newspaper for additional announcements. Thank you for your consideration in this matter, your ongoing support, and your donations. They are […]
