Call for Nominations – 5HF Champions 4 Wellness
submitted by Matt Pegouskie, 5 Healthy Towns Foundation Do you know an individual or business who has been an inspirational role model for personal or community wellness? Do you know someone who has devoted their career or life skills to promoting wellness around them? Now is your chance to help us honor them! 5 Healthy Towns […]
Manchester District Library continues to provide remote resources and community services
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Governor Whitmer’s Executive Order 2020-69 requires that all libraries in the state of Michigan remain closed to the public through May 28, 2020. During the closure—which began on March 17—Manchester District Library has continued to offer existing remote resources and worked to expand the services offered outside of […]
Saint Joseph Mercy Health System reinstating time-sensitive procedures and surgeries
submitted by Saint Joseph Mercy Health System As the positive impact of social distancing begins to flatten the curve for COVID-19 cases statewide, Mercy Health and Saint Joseph Mercy Health System are resuming select services and surgeries to safely provide clinically necessary care for the health and well-being of area patients. "While we know COVID […]
Obituary: Susan Carol McClarren
Susan Carol McClarren, 76, of rural Harrison passed away at her home on Monday, May 4, 2020. Susan was born April 25, 1944 in Jackson, Michigan the daughter of Lawrence Edward Scheid and Ardis Agatha (Henzie) Scheid. Susan was raised in Manchester, Michigan and graduated from Manchester High School in 1962. Susan was united in […]
May 2020 Student of the Month, Rylee Spitler
The Manchester Community Schools Foundation’s May 2020 Student of the Month for Manchester High School is Rylee Spitler. Rylee is the daughter of Kenneth and Amy Spitler. She is a member of the student council, Manchester High School National Honor Society, Spanish club, Future Farmers of America, and the Link Crew mentor program. Rylee has […]
Obituary: John Charles Binder
John Charles Binder, 72, passed away May 8, 2020. He was born on June 7, 1947, in Detroit, Michigan to Joseph and Isabell (Raetzel) Binder. Jack married the love of his life, Janet Reinhart, on October 16, 1976 in Manchester, Michigan. He will be remembered for his love of remodeling multiple homes, and refurbishing furniture. There […]
A Mothers Day treat
When school closed early for the year, Manchester’s School Lunch workers, Lisa Garrison, Tamra Belaire, Lynnette Clark, Susan DeSautel, Karen Lorincz, Jill Smith, and Dee Teresky became essential frontline workers. Since March 17th they’ve served more than 32,000 meals, braving wind, snow, rain, beating sun and freezing cold every Tuesday and Friday to provide breakfasts […]
In Michigan, 23K are ‘recovered’ from COVID. Many still feel like hell.
by Robin Erb (Bridge) As a data point on the state’s coronavirus dashboard, Nancy Blodgett has moved to “recovered.” And yes, she’s home after getting whomped full-force by COVID-19. But recovered? Not even close. “Heavens no. ‘Recovered’ is when you can go back to work [and] when you can walk to the mailbox and not […]
Michigan’s definition of coronavirus ‘recovery’ looser than other states
Editor's note: Washtenaw County and the State of Michigan use different definitions of "recovered". In Washtenaw County's COVID-19 numbers, "recovered" is defined as no symptoms/fever for over 72 hours and at least 7 days since symptoms started. Robin Erb (Bridge) Not dead. In the crassest of terms, that’s how the state of Michigan defines the 22,686 […]
Public notice: Bridgewater Township
BRIDGEWATER TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING SYNOPSIS 7-May-20 The regular monthly meeting of the Bridgewater Township Board of Trustees was called to order by Supervisor Fromhart at 7:04 pm. Five board members were present (quorum) with 0 citizens in attendance. Board heard citizen participation. Board approved the 2-Apr-20 meeting minutes as amended. Board approved the agenda as presented. Board approved […]
