Donald Trump guilty on all counts: Michigan reacts. He’s still on ballot
by Bridge Staff (Bridge Michigan) Donald J. Trump has become the first former U.S. president to be convicted of felonies, after a New York jury on Thursday convicted him of 34 counts of financial crimes related to a hush money scheme. Trump is the likely Republican candidate for president and locked in a tight race in […]
City Council hosting open house on County’s upcoming mental health/public safety millage decision
by Sara Swanson As we’ve previously reported, the Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners is considering whether or not to put the Mental Health & Public Safety Millage passed in 2020 up for renewal and if so, whether to separate out the public safety components from the mental health components on the ballot. This is particularly […]
Meet the new Riverside principal and Varsity football coach
submitted by Dr. Bradley Bezeau, superintendent, Manchester Community Schools It is with great pride and excitement that we share with you the news that Mr. Josh Lindeman is our new Principal at Riverside Intermediate School and our new Manchester High School Varsity Football Coach! Josh brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in school leadership, and […]
Talcott recognized for outstanding service to youth
submitted by Washtenaw Camp Placement A local resident has been recognized for outstanding service during 12 years as Executive Director of Washtenaw Camp Placement (WCP), a 62 year old non-profit organization that serves local youth. Matthew Tarver-Wahlquist, her successor, presented Jane Talcott of Freedom Township the first annual award named for her. It reads, “For […]
Dutch Finish Strong in Conference Championship Meet and Send 3 Events to D3 State Meet
submitted by Coach Michael Coltre, Manchester Flying Dutchmen Track and Field program coach On a hot and sunny day in Adrian, perfect for Track and Field, the Flying Dutchmen were posting personal best times in all areas at their D3 Regional at Madison on Saturday, May 18th! Sophomores Grant Johnson and Siera Jedele highlighted the day with their […]
Sunrise nature hike in the Leonard Preserve
from Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation will be holding a sunrise nature hike in the Leonard Preserve on Tuesday, June 11 from 8:30am to 10:30am. The River Raisin is spectacular on its own, but summer blooms and diverse habitats make wandering Leonard Preserve a true delight. We’ll explore the many […]
Library Summer Reading Program Kick-off
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library This year, Manchester District Library (MDL) will hold their annual Summer Reading Program Kick-Off event in the Village Room on Friday, June 7. The 2024 Summer Reading Program theme is Adventure Begins at Your Library and will offer reading goals and prizes for all ages through July 20. […]
Friends of the Library book donation day
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Come donate your gently-used books to the Friends of the Library Book Sale on Saturday, June 8 between 10am and noon in the Village Room; proceeds benefit the Manchester District Library (MDL). Popular fiction and non-fiction books for all ages in good condition are welcome. Parking is available […]
Games & Family Story time at the Manchester District Library
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Manchester District Library (MDL) popular weekly gaming event Mario Monday will become Wario Wednesday on June 3. At 5pm each Wednesday, drop into the Village Room to go head-to-head with other racers in Mario Kart or face off against Mario and other gaming legends in Super Smash Bros. […]
