Bridgewater, Freedom and Sharon Townships considered priority areas for vaccination efforts
The Michigan Department of Health and Human services and the Washtenaw County Health Department have the goal of getting 70% of residents 16 years old and older vaccinated against COVID-19. Currently 68.2% of Washtenaw residents 16+ years old have received at least one dose. While as a county we are nearing the goal, vaccination rates […]
Whitmer signs historic K-12 education spending bill that will help Manchester Community Schools
By Julia Forrest The federal funding coming from the COVID-19 relief will increase per-pupil funding by 7%, or $8,700, per student in most school districts across Michigan. The funds will ensure equal-based funding and close school funding gaps, a goal the state legislature has been working to achieve since 1994. The COVID-19 relief funding will […]
Men’s Club fireworks another success in 2021
There may be “a little rust to shake off” after taking a year off from the big event, said Men’s Club President Andy Mahony, but overall the club is celebrating another successful year and looking forward to its 40th anniversary in 2022. “I am really proud of the club and its members,” Mahony said. “It […]
MCS drops indoor mask requirements for summer school & camps
Last Wednesday Manchester Community Schools (MCS) announced that they will not be requiring masks or facial coverings for students under 12 years of age inside buildings during MCS Summer Programs and MCS Summer Camps. Masks will now be optional for all students, staff, and visitors. (Note: Masks are still required on MCS busses.) This decision was […]
County releases list of potential projects for to be funded by American Rescue Plan; asks for input
The Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners has released a list of potential projects that could be included in the Washtenaw County Rescue Plan. Read more about the Washtenaw County Rescue Plan at https://www.washtenaw.org/3427/Washtenaw-Rescue-Plan. This plan leverages the $71 million the county will receive through the American Rescue Plan’s Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery program, along […]
WCRC mowing starting; fog seal and dust control continuing
The Washtenaw County Road Commission will be performing road work in three of the four townships again this week. In Bridgewater and Manchester Townships (and Saline Township), Austin Road between M-52 and the City of Saline will continue to have intermittent lane closures for preventative maintenance fog seal the first half of this week. Unpaved local […]
It’s still the same Chicken Broil, with plenty of upgrades
The 68th annual Manchester Chicken Broil will see lots of changes this year, but the important things remain the same: A butter-basted, slow broiled chicken half Fresh made coleslaw with a secret local recipe Dinner roll with butter Radishes, chips, and a beverage. We all know it just doesn’t get any better than that. But […]
Teachers express concern over McCalla contract
At the June 21 Board of Education meeting, the board voted 4-3 against extending Junior/Senior High School Principal and Athletic Director, Eric McCalla’s, contract until June 30, 2023. McCalla remains under contract for the 2021-22 school year, but the board declined to extend his contract beyond its current June 30, 2022 expiration date. The surprise […]
Washtenaw County Declares State of Emergency in response to widespread and severe flooding
Last Thursday, the Chair of the Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners declared a state of emergency in response to the widespread and severe flooding of numerous homes throughout the county caused by several days of heavy rainfall. Stormwater and sewer systems have been overwhelmed, which has also resulted in damage to streets, sidewalks, and other […]
Road work in our area EXTENDED
The Washtenaw County Road Commission will be performing road work in three of the four townships again this week. In Sharon Township: Unpaved local roads throughout Sharon Township will continue to have shoulder work and roadside mowing, as this rolling operation has been extended through July 16th. In Bridgewater Township: Unpaved local roads throughout Bridgewater […]
