Sara Swanson

Zion Lutheran Church to host annual Harvest Dinner

Zion Lutheran Church, located at the corner of South Fletcher and Waters Roads, is holding its Annual Harvest Dinner (formerly Sauerkraut Supper) on Saturday, October 19th from 4:30 to 7:30 pm. The menu includes: roast pork, sausage, kniffles, sauerkraut, winter squash, green beans, applesauce, pickled beets, rolls, homemade desserts and beverages. Tickets are available by […]

 Sara Swanson

Public Notice: Sharon Township

The Zoning Board of Appeals of Sharon Township will hold a public hearing on a Zoning variance request for setbacks for a Pole Barn at 6600 Peckins Lane, Manchester, MI 48158. The maximum variance request is for a 17 foot setback (Sharon Township Zoning Ordinance setback requirement is 50 feet). The meeting will be held […]

 Sara Swanson

Public Notice: Sharon Township

Sharon Township Ordinance Amendments PAID PUBLIC NOTICE Township of Sharon, Washtenaw County, Michigan Amendments to the Sharon Township Ordinance Authorizing Medical Marijuana Facilities and the Ordinance Prohibiting Marihuana Establishments except Medical Marihuana Facilities as Licensed by the State and Permitted by the Township Public Notice is hereby given that on Thursday, October 3, 2019, the […]

 Sara Swanson

Michigan seeks to cash in on CBD craze, but hemp harvest not without hiccups

By Jonathan Oosting (Bridge) LANSING — Topical cannabidiol creams are competing for shelf space at Kroger and Whole Foods. Wellness sprays are sold over the counter in Walgreens and other national pharmacies. And Family Video is even selling CBD next to DVDs. CBD has gone mainstream, and Michigan farmers hope to cash in on the […]

 Sara Swanson

In the spring, Gov. Whitmer praised an opioid clinic. In the fall, a veto.

By Ted Roelofs (Bridge) On a rainy day last April near Jackson, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer broke ground on a $10 million, long-term recovery home for opiate addicts called Andy’s Place. Standing to her far left, with a shovel of his own, was GOP Senate Majority Leader Mike Shirkey – who happens to represent Jackson. “The crisis […]

 Sara Swanson

Caro’s psychiatric hospital is saved. Michigan’s mental health crisis persists.

By Jonathan Oosting (Bridge) LANSING –  Plans for a new 100-bed psychiatric hospital in rural Tuscola County may help the region’s economy but will do little to address Michigan’s larger mental health “crisis,” according to experts who remain wary of long waiting lists and limited care options. Facing pressure from local officials, lawmakers and union […]

 Sara Swanson

EEE outbreak and sprayings near Manchester

Two areas in Jackson County, surrounding Concord and Grass Lake, and a small portion of Webster and Northfield Townships in northern Washtenaw County, were treated Saturday night, Oct. 5, to control mosquitoes that may carry Eastern Equine Encephalitis, or EEE. Aerial spraying is being carried out in parts of the state with confirmed human or […]

 Sara Swanson

Flying Dutchmen survive Cardinals, thanks to fourth quarter fireworks

Editor’s Note: This week’s Flying Dutchmen Varsity Football Coverage sponsor is the Manchester Men’s Club. by Tyler Scott It wasn’t clear who would win until the last few minutes, but Manchester spoiled Michigan Center’s homecoming night by making some key plays late in the game to secure a hard-fought win, 21-14. Michigan Center jumped out […]

 Sara Swanson

DDA Beautification Award presented to LaRock Dental

Dr. Aaron LaRock was born and raised in Manchester, graduating as Valedictorian of the Class of 2002. He attended the University of Michigan for both undergraduate studies and dental school, graduating in 2010. After doing a one-year residency at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City, Dr. LaRock returned home and started working with his […]

 Sara Swanson

Homecoming festivities this Friday!

UPDATE 10/11/19: The parade has been canceled for 2019 because of rain. This year will be the second year Manchester will see the return of a homecoming parade, set for Friday, October 11. “Last year, we were able to bring the tradition of a Homecoming Parade back to Manchester,” said Superintendent Nick Steinmetz. “We are […]