County distributing free masks in Manchester
As we prepare for colder weather and more indoor activities, masks will continue to be vital to limit the spread of COVID-19. To improve access across the County, the Washtenaw County Office of Community and Economic Development is working with 25 community partners to distribute 10,000 free masks to lower income residents in the coming […]
Lions Club Annual Cider Sale
submitted by Barry Allen, Manchester Lions Club The Manchester Lions will be holding its annual Cider Sales on Saturday, October 17th as has been done in the past. We inherited this fundraiser from the Kiwanis last year. Lion members and guests will be stationed on the corner of Main Street and M-52 from 9 am […]
Tree Mythology hike in the Leonard Preserve
Are you interested in learning more about tree mythology? Come for a peaceful hike in the Leonard Preserve on Sunday, October 18 at 2 pm and learn about the ancient significance, symbolism, and spirituality of specific trees as recognized by our native or indigenous peoples. The hike will be led by county parks naturalist, Elle […]
Freedom Compressor Station Safety Open House
Consumers Energy will be hosting a Freedom Compressor Station Safety Open House on Saturday, October 17th from 11 am-noon at the Compressor station parking lot, 12201 E. Pleasant Lake Rd., Gate 1, in Freedom Township. Consumers Energy employees will discuss safety measures and training and residents will have an opportunity to ask questions. RSVP by […]
Fire Prevention Week: Serve Up Fire Safety in the Kitchen!
submitted by Jeff Mann, Manchester Township Fire Department The Manchester Township Fire Department is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®) — the official sponsor of Fire Prevention Week for more than 90 years — to promote this year’s Fire Prevention Week campaign, “Serve Up Fire Safety in the Kitchen!” The campaign works […]
Wolverine Watchmen militia linked to Whitmer kidnap plot has Boogaloo ties
by Jonathan Oosting, Kelly House (Bridge) Michigan has deep ties to the militia movement, but experts say the Wolverine Watchmen group linked to plots to kidnap Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, target police, and storm the state Capitol appears to be part of the increasingly extreme Boogaloo movement preparing for civil war. Alleged Wolverine Watchmen ringleaders charged […]
FBI claims Michigan militia group tried to kidnap Gov. Gretchen Whitmer
Note: This post contains explicit language by Jonathan Oosting, Kelly House (Bridge) LANSING — Federal officials say six armed men and others piled into three vehicles late Sept. 12, traveling in the dark from a militia member’s property in northern Michigan to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s cottage about a half-hour away. Those men, arrested and charged […]
As coronavirus spreads in Michigan, racial and age disparities shrink
by Mike Wilkinson (Bridge) The coronavirus is striking older Michigan residents disproportionately in the past few weeks, raising concerns that an increase in hospitalizations will worsen. From mid-August through mid-September, younger residents — including college students — made up the lion’s share of new COVID-19 cases, some 60 percent of new cases. During that time, […]
Washtenaw issues mask, occupancy, event size limit, and screening protocol orders
Monday afternoon, the Washtenaw County Health Department released local emergency public health orders to keep COVID-19 prevention and control strategies in place in Washtenaw County, given that Michigan Executive Orders are now uncertain. Washtenaw County Health Officer Jimena Loveluck, MSW, has issued countywide orders on the use of face coverings, social gatherings, bar and restaurant […]
Acorn Farmers’ Market & Café – Acorn is moving to a new location
submitted by Ruth VanBogelen, Acorn Farmers’ Market & Café Board Less than a month ago, the Acorn Farmers’ Market & Café Board of Directors (Acorn BOD) announced that the Patronicity campaign was a success, raising almost $56,000 – and two weeks ago Acorn BOD learned that the MEDC match of $50,000 was approved. The excitement […]
