River Raisin Watershed Council creates online land toolkit for Washtenaw County residents
submitted by River Raisin Watershed Council The River Raisin Watershed Council, in partnership with the Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation Commission, Legacy Land Conservancy, Washtenaw County Conservation District (WCCD), Ann Arbor Greenbelt, and the Huron River Watershed Council, has developed an online toolkit to assist landowners with identifying organizations that offer services and programs to […]
Paul Whelan, other captives, back on US soil
by Marsha Chartrand For five years, seven months, five days, a couple of leap days, and a smattering of hours here and there, Paul Whelan labored and languished in captivity in a remote prison colony in northern Russia. And at the same time, his family and friends here in Michigan waited, hoped, prayed, raised money […]
2024 August primary election results for the Manchester area
by Sara Swanson Manchester-area voters went to the polls on Tuesday, braving the rain and factoring in a parade and the kick-off of the fair to their schedules, to vote in primaries for the US senate, state house races, county positions, township positions and on county-wide and local proposals. Voter turnout was about the same […]
Cats and kittens rescued from Manchester need loving homes!
submitted by Humane Society of Huron Valley The Humane Society of Huron Valley (HSHV) has successfully rescued 34 cats and kittens from a home in Manchester, Mich. The cats, ranging in age from newborn to 6 years old, were found living in deplorable conditions. The approximately 1,000-square-foot home was owned by a senior resident who […]
Emanuel UCC fundraising to replace organ
submitted by Rev. Eugene Blair, Emanuel United Church of Christ Emanuel United Church of Christ on Main Street has been serving the community for more than 140 years. Like every church, they have an organ. The organ is not quite that old, only about 40 years old. But the old Rogers organ has given up […]
Washtenaw County Farm Bureau gifting baskets of local agricultural products to city and township clerks
submitted by Kathy Siler, Washtenaw County Farm Bureau Communication Chair Between now and August 6, volunteers from the Promotion & Education Committee of Washtenaw County Farm Bureau will be visiting the offices of city and township clerks to thank them for their service in local government. Quoting from a recent email sent to the clerks: […]
Manchester river-riding brothers take on the Au Sable
by Marsha Chartrand The 2024 Au Sable River Canoe Marathon was held July 27–28. This is an event held yearly since 1947. Two locally raised men paddled in the event this year for the very first time as rookies. Paddlers race 120 miles from Grayling to Oscoda on the Au Sable River, launching at 9pm […]
Thinking about a cover crop? Consider an aerial application
submitted by John Scaramucci, Farmer Programs Outreach Coordinator, Washtenaw County Conservation District The Washtenaw County Conservation District has partnered with the Lenawee Conservation District, Monroe Conservation District, Hillsdale Conservation District, and Scott’s Cover Crops LLC to offer a cover crop fly-on program for local producers. Scott’s Cover Crops has been flying on single species and […]
Senior/Community center fundraising project is nearing its goal
by Marsha Chartrand “It’s hard to believe,” says Pat Vailliencourt, head of the Patronicity Campaign attempting to raise funds to renovate the new senior citizens quarters at City Hall. With 37 more days to raise $50,000, the Manchester Area Senior Citizens Council is literally getting closer every minute. Once the full $50,000 is raised, a […]
Freedom Township residents concerned about possibility of a biogas plant
by Sara Swanson Freedom Township had more than 100 residents attend the July 9 board meeting after one resident mailed out a postcard to their neighbors raising concern over a proposed Vanguard Renewables biogas plant near Lima Center Road. See Mirror article: Horning Farms using latest technology to be good neighbors What is biogas? “Biogas” […]
