80th Annual Manchester Community Fair Livestock Auction Champions
submitted by Cindy Grau On August 5 and 6, the Manchester Community Fair held its livestock auctions. Here are the champions: Below is the list of buyers and add-on contributors we’d like to recognize: Advanced Industries, Al and Sue Staffeld, Alber Orchard, Boullion Sales, Brian Kunzelman, Bridgewater Sales & Service, Cadillac Asphalt, Chelsea Lumber — […]
Zion Church Night of Worship, fundraiser for Lasting Smiles — Uganda
submitted by Zion Chelsea-Manchester Zion Lutheran Church is holding a night of worship on Sunday, August 24. It begins with a meal/fundraiser for Lasting Smiles — Uganda at 5pm, followed by worship and presentation at 6:15pm. The whole community is invited. Lasting Smiles was founded in 2016 in Kyajja, one of the poorest communities in […]
Zion Church — free popsicles in Carr Park!
submitted by Zion Chelsea-Manchester Zion Lutheran Church will be giving away free popsicles in Carr Park on Tuesday, August 26, at 6:30pm. Stop by and get a free popsicle! Carr Park is located at 600 W Main St. Zion Church is located at 3050 S Fletcher Rd. Questions? Call Zion at 734-475-8064 or email zionchelsea@gmail.com. […]
Roadwork in Freedom Township this week
submitted by Washtenaw County Road Commission Two roads in Freedom Township will have daytime road closures this week for gravel resurfacing. On Monday, August 18, 2025, expect daytime road closures on Waters Rd between Haab Rd and Parker Rd. The road improvements are expected to take approximately two days to complete. On Tuesday, August 19, […]
Public notice: Bridgewater Township
BRIDGEWATER TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING SYNOPSIS 7-Aug-25 The regular monthly meeting of the Bridgewater Township Board of Trustees was called to order by Supervisor Fromhart at 7:00 p.m. Three board members were present (quorum) with 3 citizens in attendance. The board approved the 05-Jun-25 meeting minutes as presented. The board approved the agenda as […]
Public notice: Manchester Township
ORDINANCE AMENDMENT SUMMARY FOR ORDINANCE NO. 115 At a meeting on August 12, 2025, Manchester Township adopted Ordinance No. 115, an amendment to its Zoning Ordinance regarding Principal-Use Renewable Energy Facilities and the creation of a Renewable Energy Overlay District. This ordinance aims to comprehensively address renewable energy projects within the Township. The Ordinance and […]
GOP slams ‘woke’ politics, bathroom signs as Monroe college tax vote nears
This story was originally published by Bridge Michigan (bridgemi.com), a nonprofit and nonpartisan news organization. To get regular coverage from Bridge Michigan, sign up for a free Bridge Michigan newsletter here (https://bit.ly/BridgeMichiganNewsletter).” by Kim Kozlowski (Bridge Michigan) Gender-inclusive bathrooms are threatening a second attempt to renew a millage for Monroe County’s only higher education institution. Monroe County Community College […]
Michigan Senate OKs sexual ‘deepfake’ ban, may consider porn site age checks
This story was originally published by Bridge Michigan (bridgemi.com), a nonprofit and nonpartisan news organization. To get regular coverage from Bridge Michigan, sign up for a free Bridge Michigan newsletter here (https://bit.ly/BridgeMichiganNewsletter).” by Jordyn Hermani (Bridge Michigan) LANSING — Michigan may soon become the latest state to criminalize the creation and distribution of fake and sexually explicit material — […]
Trump admin cancels $156M Michigan solar program as coal plant decision looms
This story was originally published by Bridge Michigan (bridgemi.com), a nonprofit and nonpartisan news organization. To get regular coverage from Bridge Michigan, sign up for a free Bridge Michigan newsletter here (https://bit.ly/BridgeMichiganNewsletter).” by Kelly House and Jordyn Hermani (Bridge Michigan) The Trump administration has canceled $156 million in federal grants that were supposed to help low-income Michiganders install solar […]
Watkins Lake State Park Open House!
submitted by Sybil Kolon, Friends of Watkins Lake State Park The newly formed Friends of Watkins Lake State Park (FoWL) invites you to an open house being held Sunday, August 24, from 2 to 4pm, at Watkins Lake State Park and County Preserve. Come celebrate with us and enjoy the unique attributes of the Park […]
