Washtenaw Schools and the Washtenaw County Health Department ask community for help in slowing spread of COVID-19
submitted by the Washtenaw County Health Department Nearly 30 school administrators representing public school districts, charter schools, and private and independent schools from across Washtenaw County have signed on to a joint letter with the Washtenaw County Health Department urging the broader Washtenaw County community to continue preventing the spread of COVID-19 so schools can […]
Washtenaw County Law Enforcement extends grace period for driver license and vehicle registration renewal
from the Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office There have been numerous questions regarding enforcement of expired driver’s licenses and/or vehicle registration and the law enforcement leaders within Washtenaw County would like to provide residents with clarity and direction. The executive order issued by Governor Whitmer to temporarily extend the expiration of state identification cards, driver’s licenses […]
Public notice: Bridgewater, Freedom, Manchester & Sharon
NOTICE OF ELECTION To the qualified electors of: BRIDGEWATER, FREEDOM, MANCHESTER AND SHARON TOWNSHIPS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE GENERAL ELECTION WILL BE HELD ON: TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2020 Polls are open: 7:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M. The Presidential Election is being held for the purpose of electing the following office candidates: Presidential: President […]
Public notice: Village of Manchester
VILLAGE OF MANCHESTER PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING November 11, 2020, 7:00 P.M. Notice is hereby given that the Manchester Village Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, November 11, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. at the Manchester Village Hall, 912 City, Manchester, MI 48158. Masks will be required and social distancing practiced. […]
Public notice: Bridgewater Township
BRIDGEWATER TOWNSHIP PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC ACCURACY TEST NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to qualified electors of Bridgewater Township that the Public Accuracy Test for the 3-Nov-20 General Election has been scheduled for Tuesday, 27-Oct-20 at 3:30 p.m. at the Bridgewater Township Hall, 10990 Clinton Rd, Manchester, MI. The Public Accuracy Test is conducted to demonstrate that […]
Coronavirus hits new high in Michigan. Is it a ‘blip’ or ‘surge’?
by Mike Wilkinson, Robin Erb (Bridge) Hospital and health officials increasingly are worried about a sustained surge of the coronavirus, with cases rising this week to their highest levels since April. The pandemic is moving to a new phase in Michigan — less deadly, but more ubiquitous, as it moves quickly throughout the state, from highly […]
Jocelyn Benson bans open carry of guns at Michigan polls on Election Day
by Riley Beggin, Jonathan Oosting, Ted Roelofs (Bridge) Guns will not be allowed at polling places on Election Day in November, Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson announced Friday. According to new state guidance, openly carrying of guns is banned within 100 feet of a polling place. Concealed carrying of guns for permit-holders is allowed, […]
Five men set to stand trial in the case in Whitmer kidnap case
by Mansur Shaheen (Bridge) Five men facing federal charges in the conspiracy to kidnap Gov. Gretchen Whitmer will stand trial in the case, U.S. Magistrate Sally Berens decided Friday in a second day of hearings. Berens determined there was enough evidence for the case to go to trial based on encrypted chats and the September […]
Obituary: Linda Sue Wilson
Manchester, MI, formerly of Southgate Age 74, died Monday, October 19, 2020 at her home. She was born July 7, 1946 in Tupelo, Mississippi, the daughter of Thomas Ivan and Delcie Orene (Barber) Bowles. Linda graduated from Riverview High School in 1964. She was a proud mother, grandmother and homemaker. She was a strong Christian […]
Two positive COVID-19 cases at Riverside Intermediate School, 6 staff members quarantining
Late Friday afternoon Manchester Community Schools reported a positive COVID-19 case at Riverside Intermediate School, the first positive case in the district. Sunday afternoon they reported a second. According to their COVID-19 Dashboard, it was reported that both positive cases are among staff members and that 6 total staff members are now quarantining; 5 from […]
