Lane restrictions on Sharon Valley Rd
from Washtenaw County Road Commission On Monday, March 4, 2024, a contractor for the Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) will continue soil boring on Sharon Valley Rd, over River Raisin, between Sharon Hollow Rd and Meyers Rd in Sharon Township. The road will not be closed to traffic, but delays are likely due to lane […]
Public notice: Freedom Township
Freedom Township Notice of Public Hearing/Special Meeting Fiscal Budget 2024-2025 Freedom Township Hall 11508 Pleasant Lake Road Manchester, Mi 48158 March 12, 2024, 7:30pm The Freedom Township Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing on the proposed township budget for the fiscal year 4/1/2024-3/31/2025 at the Freedom Township Hall, 11508 Pleasant Lake Rd, Manchester, […]
Public notice: Community Resource Center
Community Resource Center Public Notice of Annual Meeting When: Wednesday, March 20, 2024, immediately following the 5:30pm regular board meeting. Where: CRC Office at 710 E Main St, Manchester (Zoom option is available) Contact the CRC for more information at info@manchestercrc.org Published 3/6/2024 and 3/13/2024
Donald Trump dominates Michigan GOP caucuses, builds on delegate lead
by Jonathan Oosting (Bridge Michigan) GRAND RAPIDS — Delegates in the fractured Michigan Republican Party rallied behind a common goal Saturday, voting in overwhelming numbers to make Donald Trump the party’s presidential nominee. Trump won all 39 delegates at stake in 13 separate congressional district caucus meetings at the Amway Grand Plaza Hotel in Grand […]
Michigan’s black bear population is booming
by Janelle D. James (Bridge Michigan) The chances of finding a black bear picking at a bird feeder or rummaging through trash is increasing in Michigan, especially in the northern Lower Peninsula and the Upper Peninsula. Michigan’s black bear population grew 25% between 2012 and 2022, and as the population increases so do complaints of […]
CDC drops most COVID-19 isolation guidelines. What it means in Michigan
by Robin Erb (Bridge Michigan) Those who are COVID-positive no longer need to skip school or work if they are fever-free for 24 hours and feeling better, according to new federal guidelines. Four years into the pandemic, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has updated its recommendations, aligning COVID guidelines with those of other […]
3rd Annual Tractor Tire Drive a success!
Editor’s Note: This article originally appeared in the Washtenaw County Conservation District’s February 2024 Conservation Update and is republished with permission. The Washtenaw County Conservation District (WCCD), in partnership with Washtenaw County Materials Management Division, held its 3rd Annual Tractor Tire Drive at Freedom Township Hall on December 9. In total, 446 tires were dropped […]
Annual Loved One and Me Dance is happening!
by Sara Swanson We reported earlier this month that because of the Manchester Community Schools Foundation disbanding, there was no Loved One and Me Dance, an annual event the foundation had most recently been the organizer of, planned for this year. Good news! Since then, the high school DECA club has stepped forward and has […]
DeLeeuw stepping down from position as WCCD executive director
Editor’s Note: This article originally appeared in the Washtenaw County Conservation District’s February 2024 Conservation Update and is republished with permission. Executive Director Megan DeLeeuw will be transitioning out of her role at the Washtenaw County Conservation District to pursue conservation and regenerative agriculture work at the state level. Her last day was Friday, February […]
Manchester Township considering PDR ordinance
by Sybil Kolon Members of the Manchester Township Planning Commission and Board met on February 22 to continue discussions about the future of Manchester Township. This meeting focused on preservation of farmland and natural areas, which is a key concern of the Board and Planning Commission as well as residents who have attended previous meetings. […]
