Scientists find more complexity in microplastics polluting the Great Lakes
by Sharon Oosthoek, Great Lakes Now (Bridge Michigan) Microplastic pollution has been building up in the Great Lakes for at least four decades, but our understanding of its impact on fish and other aquatic creatures is only just catching up. Now new research from the University of Toronto shows its harm to wildlife is due to […]
As northern Michigan warms, scientists bring tree seedlings from the south
by Kelly House (Bridge Michigan) CARP LAKE—On a blustery hillside near the tip of the mitten, Noah Jansen stooped to inspect the shagbark hickory saplings he spent months growing from seeds collected 250 miles south of here. It’s not a species commonly found among the maple, birch, cedar and white pines of northern Michigan. But […]
Michigan GOP relaxes ballot drop box reform. Critics say plan is still unfair
by Jonathan Oosting (Bridge Michigan) Michigan Senate Republicans on Wednesday relaxed a proposal to bar voters from using absentee ballot drop boxes on Election Day, but faced continued criticism because the revised plan would still lock the boxes three hours before polls close. Sen. Ed McBroom, R-Vulcan, defended his legislation as an attempt to speed results […]
COVID-19 Vaccine clinic at Emanuel THIS THURSDAY
The Washtenaw County Health Department is holding a free pop-up COVID-19 vaccine clinic in Manchester on Thursday, May 6th from 3-7 pm at Emanuel United Church of Christ, located at 324 W. Main Street. This clinic is open to anyone 16 or over and will use the Pfizer vaccine. Appointments are preferred, but a limited […]
Diabetes prevention program information session dates released
submitted by Joyce Williams, RN, MA, National Kidney Foundation of Michigan The National Kidney Foundation of Michigan (NKFM) is offering no-cost information sessions on the Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) live online in May 2021. If you have prediabetes or concerns about developing type 2 diabetes, this nationally-recognized, CDC-certified lifestyle change program can help reduce the […]
Senior Newsletter THE TRUMPETER – May 2021
The May 2021 edition of Manchester’s Newsletter for Seniors, THE TRUMPETER, is now available. Download it here: 3. 2021 May pg 1-3 Trumpeter Final Download the calendar here: 4. May Cal. 2021
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer links easing COVID rules to vaccines; Michigan GOP leaders balk at COVID vaccine incentives
by Robin Erb, Jonathan Oosting (Bridge Michigan) Restaurants can fill again, workers will head back to the office, and Michiganders can ditch their masks under the Michigan “Vacc to Normal” plan announced Thursday by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. But the governor is linking the loosening of emergency orders to how quickly Michigan residents are willing to […]
Shortage of paid caregivers keeps family members up at night, hoping for ‘something sustainable’
by Tracy Samilton, Michigan Radio (Bridge Michigan) Misty Evans stands in her client Ric’s living room in Midland, helping him pick out a record to play on the turntable. “Which one do you want?” she asks. Ric loves popular music from the 1950s, 60s and 70s. “Boy oh boy oh boy,” answers Ric. Music selection […]
In Michigan, flooding from climate change reveals economic inequity
by Jane Johnston, Circle of Blue (Bridge Michigan) Access to ample water supplies could make Michigan a climate refuge. That scenario is attracting considerable attention in the Great Lakes State. But climate change also is disrupting the earth’s meteorological cycles. Which means more fierce Great Lakes region storms and more floods. The consequences are not evenly […]
Manchester residents are getting vaccinated
Currently, 53.5% of all Washtenaw residents 16+ and 82% of Washtenaw residents 65+ have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. How does Manchester compare to the rest of the county? The Health Department keeps track of and reports publicly the number of vaccines they themselves give to residents of different Washtenaw zip […]
