Flood risk for Washtenaw expected to be greater in 2020
from Washtenaw County Water Resources Commissioner In the wake of record rainfall in 2019 and early 2020, Washtenaw County Water Resources Commissioner, Evan N. Pratt, P.E., warns that “All forecasts point to a wet 2020.” Pratt further noted that “NOAA data shows extreme levels of current and forecasted soil saturation for much of Michigan including […]
Washtenaw voters can request to be automatically mailed an absent voter ballot application prior to every election
from the Office of the Washtenaw County Clerk Washtenaw County voters interested in voting by mail during upcoming 2020 elections can sign up to receive an Absent Voter Ballot Application automatically prior to every election at Washtenaw.org/Voters. Absent Voter Ballots provide an easy, safe, and secure way to vote without visiting a polling location. The […]
Write a letter, thank an essential hospital worker
submitted by 5 Healthy Towns Foundation 5 Healthy Towns Foundation, in collaboration with a community team of volunteers called Health Ministry in Action, and Community Wellness Coalitions, launched a thank-you letter campaign this week to support essential hospital workers at St. Joseph Mercy/Chelsea and Henry Ford Allegiance Hospital/Jackson. The campaign, which started small with a […]
Healthy Thoughts for 5 Healthy Towns: Is anybody out there?
submitted by Amy Heydlauff, CEO, 5 Healthy Towns Is anybody out there? I’ve been thinking about things. Important things, like my Dad. And less important things, like my dirty car. I usually enjoy weather in all its forms. But the mid-to-late-April cold snap irritated me. I want to sit in their living rooms and visit […]
Obituary: Robert “Bob” Ralph Laskowski
Robert “Bob” Ralph Laskowski passed away April 28, 2020 at the age of 80. Bob was born on November 27, 1939, in Cleveland, Ohio to Theodore and Ruth (Knechtle) Laskowski. He met and fell in love with Sarah Huber in 1968 and married her just months after meeting. They were married for 51 wonderful years […]
Recipe: Excess school milk? Make farmers cheese!
During the closure due to COVID-19, the school is providing breakfast and lunch to-go for all students, regardless of income, which we are VERY grateful for. This includes generous amounts of milk. If your kids, like mine, don’t like to drink milk but do like to eat cheese, and you have found yourself with excess […]
March 2020 Student of the Month, Elizabeth Mrocko
The Manchester Community Schools Foundation’s March 2020 Student of the Month for Manchester High School is Elizabeth Mrocko. Elizabeth is the daughter of Kurt and Michelle Mrocko. She is the President of the 2020 graduating class, the treasurer of the Manchester High School National Honor Society and the secretary of the Future Farmers of America. […]
Obituary: Hilda May Arnold
Hilda May Arnold, 92, passed away April 27, 2020. She was born on May 29, 1927 in Manchester, Michigan to Edward and Helen Dayss. Hilda married the love of her life, Clare E. Arnold, on June 8, 1946, in Manchester, Michigan. She will be remembered for her love of spending time with her family, going […]
Photos: Manchester Athletic Boosters honor Class of 2020
The Manchester Athletic Boosters, along with the community, honored the graduating 2020 seniors by lighting the football field on May 20th at 8:20 pm for 20 minutes and 20 seconds. The seniors’ names were read over the loud speaker as well. Another tribute will be held in May, with more details coming.
Patients at 1 in 3 Michigan nursing homes have coronavirus, records show
Search list of Michigan nursing homes for COVID-19 cases here. by Ted Roelofs, Mike Wilkinson (Bridge) Michigan released records on Friday confirming fears that the coronavirus is raging in state nursing homes, with 2,108 confirmed cases and dozens of homes with more than 20 cases apiece. The records show nursing home patients account for at […]
