Manchester asks where is my absentee ballot? Will my vote count if I vote by absentee ballot?
Last week, many Manchester residents checked their mailbox and wondered if their absentee ballot should have already arrived. Some residents had received theirs and others hadn’t. We reached out to the clerks of Manchester, Bridgewater, Sharon, and Freedom Townships to ask when their township’s residents should expect to receive requested absentee ballots. Valisa Bristle, Freedom […]
Zion Lutheran Annual Harvest Dinner
submitted by Barb Satterthwaite Zion Lutheran Church, located at the corner of South Fletcher and Waters Roads, is having our annual Harvest Dinner (formerly our Sauerkraut Supper) on Saturday, October 17th from 4 to 7 pm. This dinner is TAKE-OUT only. The menu includes: Roast Pork, Sausage, Kniffles, Sauerkraut, Winter Squash, roll, and a dessert. […]
County Farm Bureau hosting drive-thru trick-or-treating event
submitted by Kathleen Siler, Washtenaw County Farm Bureau The Washtenaw County Farm Bureau will be hosting a free trick-or-treat, drive-thru event of Michigan agriculture products instead of candy on Tuesday, October 20 – 6 to 8 pm at the Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds – Building B Pavilion, 5055 Ann Arbor-Saline Rd, Ann Arbor. This drive-thru […]
Manchester area candidates & proposals included in Washtenaw voters’ guide
submitted by Lynne Kochmanski, Vice President League of Women Voters of the Ann Arbor Area The League of Women Voters of the Ann Arbor Area, which serves all of Washtenaw County, is urging voters to prepare for the upcoming November 3 General Election, by visiting VOTE411.org, and also by taking advantage of the local printed […]
Help youth stay tobacco and nicotine free in the new school year
submitted by the Washtenaw County Health Department Vaping use continues to rise among youth. Washtenaw County Health Department encourages parents, health care providers, and community members to talk honestly about the ill effects of nicotine and remind them that e-cigarettes are not a safe alternative. Scientists are still learning about COVID-19 and nicotine use, but […]
October 2020 Gardening Advice
submitted by Jennifer Fairfield, Garden Mill and Manchester Community & School Gardens While I am sorry to see the end of the tomatoes, peppers, beans, zucchini, and cucumbers from my garden this year, I am not sorry to see the extreme heat and lack of rain come to an end. I would like to see […]
Letter to the editor: The most important election of your lifetime?
October 3, 2020 I have been privileged to have voted in 11 presidential elections in my life. On many occasions I have heard the phase “the most important election in your lifetime.” I have concluded that this may be the most important election in our lifetime. One side is dedicated to protecting the constitution and […]
Public notice: Bridgewater, Freedom, Manchester, and Sharon Townships
NOTICE OF REGISTRATION FOR THE STATE GENERAL ELECTION TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2020 BRIDGEWATER, FREEDOM, MANCHESTER AND SHARON TOWNSHIPS, MICHIGAN TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF BRIDGEWATER, FREEDOM, MANCHESTER AND SHARON TOWNSHIPS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that any qualified elector of Bridgewater, Freedom, Manchester and Sharon Township who is not already registered, may register to vote at your […]
Public notice: Manchester Township
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP PUBLIC ACCURACY TEST FOR 11/3/2020 STATE PRIMARY ELECTION To the qualified electors of Manchester Township, Precincts 1 and 2 that a Public Accuracy Test for the November 3, 2020 State Primary Election has been scheduled for Friday, October 9, at 10:00 a.m. at the […]
Public notice: Bridgewater Township
BRIDGEWATER TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING SYNOPSIS 24-Sep-20 The special meeting of the Bridgewater Township Board of Trustees was called to order by Supervisor Fromhart at 7:04 p.m. Five board members were present (quorum) with 4 citizens in attendance. Board heard citizen participation. Board heard presentations from Chip Tokar and Kris Enlow. Board opened the […]
