Over 45,000 residents signed up to join the Flint water crisis settlement
by Sergio Martínez-Beltrán (Bridge Michigan) Over 45,000 Flint residents have signed up to receive part of the money in what may be the largest settlement in Michigan’s history. Last Monday was the last day for those exposed to the city’s lead-tainted waters to register to receive some financial relief. The amount — $641.25 million — […]
Report: Lake Michigan is ‘running a fever.’ More storms, less fish possible.
by Kelly House (Bridge) Diminished surface ice is just the beginning: Climate change is warming Lake Michigan and other big lakes all the way down to their chilly depths, according to new federal research. In a first-of-its kind study, scientists with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory have used the […]
Men’s Club Egg Hunt this Saturday
Join the Manchester Men’s Club for our Annual Easter Egg Hunt, Saturday, April 3, 2021, starting at 11 am at Carr Park. The hunt includes dyed, hard-boiled eggs. Please show up 10 minutes early to find your age group. Ages toddler through 5th grade. Make sure you’re on time because all eggs will be gone […]
Free seeds available at the Seed Library
The seed library is back! Since 2014 the Manchester District Library (MDL) has hosted the Manchester Seed Library which serves as a location for community members to come pick out and take home free seeds. Last year, because the MDL was closed due to COVID-19, the free seeds normally distributed through the seed library were […]
Long-time CEO of the 5 Healthy Towns Foundation announces her retirement
submitted by 5 Healthy Towns Foundation On March 22nd, 5 Healthy Towns Foundation (5HF) announced that its first Chief Executive Officer, Amy Heydlauff, will retire in July 2021. 5HF is a community-wellness foundation that serves the school districts of Chelsea, Dexter, Grass Lake, Manchester, and Stockbridge with a mission to cultivate personal and community wellness. […]
Linkedin Learning online courses now available to MDL patrons
submitted by the Manchester District Library The Manchester District Library now offers LinkedIn Learning for Library to patrons free of charge. With a valid library card number and PIN, patrons can access an online learning catalog of more than 16,000 courses in seven languages. LinkedIn Learning (formerly known as Lynda.com) provides a high-caliber, self-paced online […]
WCHD Covid-19 vaccine: New scheduling process & expanded statewide eligibility
submitted by Washtenaw County Health Department Statewide vaccine eligibility expanded last week, and Washtenaw County Health Department is also beginning a new scheduling process. The new process will allow online, self-scheduling for the mass vaccination sites in Ypsilanti and Chelsea. As before, the Health Department will provide phone scheduling for those who need it. Individuals […]
Public notice: Manchester Township & Bridgewater Township
NOTICE OF REGISTRATION FOR THE SPECIAL MAY ELECTION FOR THE CLINTON COMMUNITY SCHOOLS TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, MAY 4, 2021, LENAWEE and WASHTENAW COUNTIES, MICHIGAN TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS who reside within the Clinton Community Schools District. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that any qualified elector who is not already registered, may register to vote at […]
Michigan GOP unveils election reforms. Most would make voting harder.
by Jonathan Oosting (Bridge Michigan) LANSING — Senate Republicans on Wednesday introduced a sweeping election reform plan that proposes strict photo identification rules for Michigan voters, new limits on absentee ballot drop boxes, and a ban on prepaid return postage. Critics lambasted the package as a “voter suppression” effort that will make it harder to […]
Health care reforms could cut Michigan costs for insulin, cancer treatment
by Sergio Martínez-Beltrán (Bridge Michigan) The Michigan House passed a broad package of health reform bills Wednesday aimed at saving Michigan residents money and making it easier to see a doctor online. The 15-bill package received bipartisan support in the House and won praise from groups such as the Michigan League for Public Policy and […]
