Michigan House approves records transparency for Legislature and Governor
by Riley Beggin (Bridge) In a unanimous vote, the Michigan House voted to pass most of a bipartisan package that would open the state Legislature and Governor’s office to public records requests — government access that people in 48 other states already enjoy. “We’re here to serve the public and people deserve to see what we’re doing […]
Proposed repeal of Michigan ‘pension tax’ prompts fairness debate
by Lindsay VanHulle (Bridge) Is it fair to tax some Michiganders’ retirement income and not others? Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and GOP lawmakers who control the budget process will have to contend with that question this spring as they negotiate whether Whitmer’s campaign promise to undo her Republican predecessor’s tax on some retirement income will be built […]
Photos: 4th graders visit the Manchester District Library
submitted by Lois Bohl and Cindy Hanewald, Riverside Intermediate School We would like to share some pictures of our walking field trip to the Manchester Public Library on March 12, 2019 as part of our March is Reading Month activities. Mrs. Hanewald’s and Mrs. Bohl’s 4th grade classes from Riverside Intermediate School enjoyed learning about the library […]
Community Conversations Workshop: experiences of LGBTQ youth
On Monday, March 18 from 6:30 to 8 pm, the Manchester District Library will host a Washtenaw County Community Conversations Workshop. This community discussion and learning opportunity about the experiences of LGBTQ young people in our district is free and open to the public Participants will learn to understand the concepts of sexual orientation and […]
Meet the MCS staff: Riverside Staff
submitted by Manchester Community Schools
Letter to the Editor: Thank you for helping to make it a successful prom dress boutique
March 16th, 2019 We wrapped up our 6th annual Prom Dress Boutique on Saturday, and we all agreed it was a great event. We had lots of girls and their moms or grandmoms, plus a few best friends, and a family that came, found a dress, left, and then came back with a friend that […]
WCSO warns of IRS phone scams
Sheriff Clayton and the Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office would like to remind you to be aware of potential IRS phone scams and to be prepared. Now that taxes have been filed and many are awaiting a refund or paying off a tax bill, IRS imposters may attempt to take advantage. Criminals are looking for ways […]
Public Notice: Bridgewater Township
BRIDGEWATER TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING SYNOPSIS 7-Mar-19 The regular monthly meeting of the Bridgewater Township Board of Trustees was called to order by Supervisor Fromhart at 7:00 pm. Five board members were present (quorum) with 5 citizens in attendance. Board heard citizen participation. Board approved the 7-Feb-19 meeting minutes as presented. Board approved the […]
For cash-strapped police in Michigan, asset forfeiture bills could be a blow
As the opioid epidemic ramps up, police across Michigan are staring down the probability of losing some of the financial resources they use to fight drug criminals. That’s the viewpoint, at least, of many in law enforcement who oppose major legislation that they say could cost them a portion of a $13 million revenue stream […]
Pleasant Lake’s Special Assessment District up for renewal
In 2013, Freedom Township’s board voted in favor of establishing a Special Assessment District (SAD) to fund a lake management program for Pleasant Lake. This lake management project controls invasive and nuisance aquatic weeds, specifically Eurasian Milfoil and Starry Stonewort, through chemical treatment to the lake followed by additional spot applications as necessary. The SAD […]
