Coronavirus cases rising again in Michigan. That may not be bad news.
by Robin Erb, Mike Wilkinson, Brie Zeltner (Bridge) Michigan’s coronavirus cases climbed again Friday for the fourth consecutive day, but health experts say that may not be cause for serious concern. “The more you test, the more you’ll find,” said Dr. Peter Gulick, an infectious disease expert at the Michigan State University College of Osteopathic […]
Coronavirus empties pediatrician offices in Michigan, decreases vaccinations
by Robin Erb (Bridge) The bright and colorful lobby at Children’s Hospital of Michigan — usually packed with youngsters playing on a giant interactive video screen with virtual fireworks and popping balloons — remains quiet these days. The hallways of the Detroit hospital are emptier too. Most of Dr. Kevin Dazy’s young patients now come […]
Acorn Farmers Market – The transition is beginning with Meghan Berry’s help
submitted by Ruth VanBogelen, Acorn Farmers Market and Cafe In January 2019 after the news that the Manchester Market was closing, the owners of Argus Farm Stop came to Manchester to talk to a group of Manchester residents about the store model they were using at two locations in Ann Arbor. You might call Argus […]
Lasinski and Theis find alternative methods of holding town halls
Manchester’s State Representative Donna Lasinski and State Senator Lana Theis are frequent visitors to Manchester and have both held multiple coffee hours since winning their elections to represent us in Lansing. Because of COVID-19, they are finding alternative methods of connecting with constituents. You can participate and ask questions! Sen. Theis will host a tele-town […]
Katelyn Packard named 2020 Young Farmer Awards Ag Leader
submitted by Michigan Farm Bureau Katelyn Packard is a Washtenaw County dairy farmer, milking 400 cows and raising 800 acres of corn, alfalfa, wheat, soybeans and forage crops with her grandparents, parents, brother, and husband. “My leadership activity over the past five years includes involvement on multiple county Farm Bureau committees and events, and involvement […]
RRWC holding student poster contest
River Raisin Watershed Council is holding a poster contest for students in kindergarten through 12th grade. Students should design their poster to teach how they (and others) can keep the water in our rivers and lakes clean. Submissions are due May 15th, 2020, by emailing it in jpg., png., or pdf. file format with a […]
WCRC to begin resurfacing Pleasant Lake Road in Freedom Township
On Monday, April 20, 2020, the Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) will begin a road resurfacing project on Pleasant Lake Road between Steinbach Road and Zeeb Road in Freedom and Lodi Townships. The road will not be closed to traffic, but delays are likely due to lane restrictions. WCRC encourages motorists, emergency services and others […]
Health Care Coverage and Health Insurance during COVID-19
from Health Department of Washtenaw County If you lost health care coverage or never had health care coverage, the Washtenaw Health Plan team can help provide information and answer your questions. Options include enrolling in Marketplace coverage though a Special Enrollment Period, COBRA and Medicaid or MIChild. Call the Washtenaw Health Plan at 734-544-6778 or […]
St. Joseph Mercy Ann Arbor treats first COVID-19 patient with convalescent plasma
Saint Joseph Mercy Health System has treated its first hospitalized COVID-19 patient at St. Joseph Mercy Ann Arbor hospital with plasma donated by a person who has recovered from COVID-19, as part of the Mayo Clinic Coordinated Expanded Access to Convalescent Plasma Program. Eleven St. Joe’s patients were among the first 200 nationally to be […]
Public Notice: Manchester Township
Resolution No. 19-19 MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP April 14, 2020 Temporary Virtual Meetings MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP COUNTY OF WASHTENAW, MICHIGAN At a regular meeting of the Township of Manchester, County of Washtenaw, State of Michigan, held in said Township on the 14th day of April 2020, there were: PRESENT: DeRossett, Carey, Moutinho, Milkey, Seefeld, Fusilier, Proctor ABSENT: […]
