Coronavirus is isolating children. How to help them thrive.
by Brie Zeltner (Bridge) In the Sterling Heights condominium complex where Mary Johnson lives with her 9-year-old son and husband, kids began playing together outdoors as soon as the weather improved. The sounds of shouting and giggling drift in through Johnson’s windows, a siren call to play that is nearly impossible for a child to […]
Gretchen Whitmer, GOP square off in court over Michigan emergency powers
by Riley Beggin (Bridge) Is Gretchen Whitmer using her just authority as governor to protect Michigan amid a once-in-a-century crisis or setting a dangerous precedent by illegally ignoring the Legislature? That was the question before Court of Claims Judge Cynthia Stephens on Friday morning in a showdown between Whitmer and the GOP-led Legislature that could determine […]
Inflammatory syndrome tied to coronavirus sickens two dozen Michigan kids
by Kristen Jordan Shamus, Detroit Free Press (for Bridge) At first, they might not seem that sick. A child might have a fever and a rash that lasts a few days, or cracked lips, red, irritated eyes and a bright red tongue. There might be swollen lymph nodes or stomach pain, gastrointestinal symptoms like diarrhea […]
Add this phone number to your phone…
submitted by 5 Healthy Towns by Erin Spanier, originally published in Connected Magazine One number, 734-544-3050, should be added to address books all across the county. It’s the CARES access number for mental health and substance use treatment services offered by Washtenaw County Community Mental Health. The number may be needed at 3:00 am on […]
Call for Nominations – 5HF Champions 4 Wellness
submitted by Matt Pegouskie, 5 Healthy Towns Foundation Do you know an individual or business who has been an inspirational role model for personal or community wellness? Do you know someone who has devoted their career or life skills to promoting wellness around them? Now is your chance to help us honor them! 5 Healthy Towns […]
Manchester District Library continues to provide remote resources and community services
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Governor Whitmer’s Executive Order 2020-69 requires that all libraries in the state of Michigan remain closed to the public through May 28, 2020. During the closure—which began on March 17—Manchester District Library has continued to offer existing remote resources and worked to expand the services offered outside of […]
Saint Joseph Mercy Health System reinstating time-sensitive procedures and surgeries
submitted by Saint Joseph Mercy Health System As the positive impact of social distancing begins to flatten the curve for COVID-19 cases statewide, Mercy Health and Saint Joseph Mercy Health System are resuming select services and surgeries to safely provide clinically necessary care for the health and well-being of area patients. “While we know COVID […]
Obituary: Susan Carol McClarren
Susan Carol McClarren, 76, of rural Harrison passed away at her home on Monday, May 4, 2020. Susan was born April 25, 1944 in Jackson, Michigan the daughter of Lawrence Edward Scheid and Ardis Agatha (Henzie) Scheid. Susan was raised in Manchester, Michigan and graduated from Manchester High School in 1962. Susan was united in […]
May 2020 Student of the Month, Rylee Spitler
The Manchester Community Schools Foundation’s May 2020 Student of the Month for Manchester High School is Rylee Spitler. Rylee is the daughter of Kenneth and Amy Spitler. She is a member of the student council, Manchester High School National Honor Society, Spanish club, Future Farmers of America, and the Link Crew mentor program. Rylee has […]
Obituary: John Charles Binder
John Charles Binder, 72, passed away May 8, 2020. He was born on June 7, 1947, in Detroit, Michigan to Joseph and Isabell (Raetzel) Binder. Jack married the love of his life, Janet Reinhart, on October 16, 1976 in Manchester, Michigan. He will be remembered for his love of remodeling multiple homes, and refurbishing furniture. There […]
