WCCD’s Washtenaw Field Day to be held in Bridgewater Twp
submitted by John Scaramucci, Outreach Coordinator for the Farmer Programs, WCCD On September 13, 2024, from 8am to 1pm, the Washtenaw County Conservation District (WCCD) will host a field day that will be focused on reducing nutrient loss from field tiles and the use of cover crops to improve soil health, suppress weeds, and assist […]
Obituary: Thomas Ridley Huber
Thomas Ridley Huber, 69, passed away Thursday, July 25, 2024, peacefully at home with his loving family by his side after a lengthy illness. Tom’s family and friends will have a celebration of life, Sunday, August 4, 2024, from 2pm to 5pm at the Manchester Sportsman Club, 8501 Grossman Rd, Manchester, Mich., 48158. He was born […]
Photos: Special guest at Emanuel’s “Lunch on Us”!
by Sara Swanson Emanuel United Church of Christ, located at 324 W Main St, is providing free “Lunch on Us” on Wednesdays through July 31 from 11:30am to 1:30pm. They also have activities for kids and adults during these events and last Wednesday Spider-Man made an appearance!
Obituary: Robert Alwin Gross
Robert Alwin Gross, 80, of Manchester, Mich., passed away on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, at Maple Lawn Medical Care Facility in Coldwater, Mich. Robert’s family and friends gathered from 5pm to 8pm on Thursday, July 18, 2024, at Eineder Funeral Homes — Manchester Chapel. His funeral service was held at 11am, Friday, July 19, 2024, […]
Bingo for all ages at the Library
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Join staff at the Manchester District Library (MDL) on Thursday, August 1, at 6:30pm for a rousing round of bingo with snacks and prizes in the Teen Spot. All ages welcome. Stop by the library or visit the event calendar for information about this and other great programs for all […]
Tackett named to president’s list at SVSU
submitted by Tackett Family Elise Tackett of Manchester has been named to the Saginaw Valley State University president’s list for the Winter 2024 semester. Elise, a graduate of Manchester Jr/Sr High School, is majoring in nursing. To be eligible for the president’s list, a student must take at least 12 credit hours and earn a […]
WCRC: Roadwork this week
from Washtenaw County Road Commission Washtenaw County Road Commission will be continuing roadwork in our area this week. In Freedom Township, Steinbach Rd between Saline Waterworks Rd and Bethel Church Rd and Esch Rd between Bethel Church Rd and Altenbrent Rd will have intermittent lane restrictions between July 22 and July 26 for gravel resurfacing. […]
Obituary: Ronald Theodore Raab
Ronald Theodore Raab, age 82, of Manchester, Mich., passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 20, 2024, with family by his side. Ronald was born on August 29, 1941, to the late Roland J. and Helga H. E. (Lueckhoff) Raab. On December 27, 1960, he married Janice K. Pugh. Ronald is survived by his wife, Janice, […]
Public notice: Freedom Township
Freedom Township Board 11508 Pleasant Lake Road, Manchester, MI 48158 SYNOPSIS OF MEETING MINUTES July 9, 2024, Regular Board Meeting Held in person at the Freedom Town Hall Meeting called to order at 8:00pm Members present: Lindemann, Bristle, Layher, Huehl, Schaible absent-none 100+ public in attendance. The board heard public comments, communications received, and […]
Joe Biden drops out of presidential race: What it means for Michigan
by Simon D. Schuster (Bridge Michigan) LANSING — President Joe Biden announced Sunday afternoon he would not seek reelection and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris to replace him on the Democratic ticket against Republican nominee Donald Trump. Biden announced the decision in a letter posted on social media, calling his tenure in the White House […]