Washtenaw County Farm Bureau Euchre Tournament
submitted by Kathleen A Siler, Washtenaw County Farm Bureau Washtenaw County Farm Bureau’s Sunday Fun Day Committee is hosting a FREE membership appreciation Euchre Tournament on Sunday, March 8, 2020 from 4 - 7 pm at Sharon United Methodist Church, 19980 W Pleasant Lake Rd. All members of Washtenaw County Farm Bureau are invited to […]
Have You Received Your Broadband Survey?
submitted by Lisa Moutinho, Washtenaw County Government In early February, the Washtenaw County Broadband Task Force sent Broadband Access surveys to the residents of 15 townships in the county, including Bridgewater, Freedom, Manchester and Sharon. If you’ve received and completed your survey, the Task Force thanks you – the information you provide will help the […]
March 2020 Gardening Advice
submitted by Jennifer Fairfield, Garden Mill and Manchester Community & School Gardens This is the time of year when I generally try to give everyone some hope for spring by telling you how much more sunshine we are going to have by the end of the month. It’s also to help me remember that the […]
Manchester & Bridgewater residents invited to Clinton Township Library March activities
Did you know that Manchester and Bridgewater Township residents can get a library card for free to check out materials from the Clinton Township Library in addition to their Manchester District Library card? Additionally, Manchester and Bridgewater residents are welcome to attend all library events at the Clinton Township Library. The Clinton Township Library is […]
Old National Bank named one of the 2020 World's Most Ethical Companies for the 9th consecutive year
submitted by Old National Bank Old National Bank (NASDAQ: ONB), has been recognized by the Ethisphere Institute, a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices, as one of the 2020 World’s Most Ethical Companies. Old National has been honored for nine consecutive years and is one of only two US […]
Public Notice: Manchester Community Schools
Notice to Bidders Manchester Community Schools New Agricultural Building Sealed proposals will be received at the Manchester Community Schools - Riverside Intermediate School, 710 E Main Street, Manchester, MI. 48158 until Thursday, March 12, 2020 at 7:30 am for a general contractor to build a new agricultural building. Bids will be accepted for the entire package […]
Senior Newsletter THE TRUMPETER – March 2020
The March 2020 edition of Manchester’s Newsletter for Seniors, THE TRUMPETER, is now available. Download it here: 1 Mar 2020 Tru Pg1 -3 Download the calendar here: 4 Mar 2020 Tru Pg4 X
For weary Michigan seniors, a retirement in name only
by Robin Erb (Bridge) At age 62, Linda Braden felt like someone had wrenched her life from her — her home, her career as an accountant, and her circle of friends. Forced to retire years before she’d planned, Braden returned to the home where she was raised in Waterford to care for her aging parents […]
Michigan adopts new PFAS standards over industry, farmer objections
by Riley Beggin (Bridge) LANSING — A decade after PFAS chemicals were first discovered in Michigan’s waters, the state has approved rules dictating the highest levels of the contaminant allowed in drinking water systems. It’s the first time in the state’s history it has set its own enforceable maximum contaminant levels that regulate chemicals in […]
Michigan’s big bet on small tech fell flat. Now the $250M bill is due
By Jonathan Oosting (Bridge) LANSING — A decade has passed since Michigan borrowed the last $250 million for a $450 million venture capital initiative that hoped to spur the creation of futuristic, high-tech startup businesses. Now, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has been handed the bill, even though some of those companies have since left Michigan. The […]
