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It’s a community affair with Midwest Energy & Communications (MEC) Day of Action

It’s a community affair with Midwest Energy & Communications (MEC) Day of Action

by Marsha Chartrand It’s a great thing when a group of unrelated (or loosely related) entities gathers together for a volunteer effort. Many companies in…

Fourth candidate files to run for school board

Fourth candidate files to run for school board

by Sara Swanson We reported at the end of July, once the deadline had passed for getting on the ballot, that only three candidates had…

Dr. Eleazer Root to receive Patriot Marker dedication from DAR in ceremony, descendants sought

Dr. Eleazer Root to receive Patriot Marker dedication from DAR in ceremony, descendants sought

submitted by Denise Frost, historian, Sarah Caswell Angell Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American…

Mountain bike trail adds new feature; more rocks and fill dirt needed

Mountain bike trail adds new feature; more rocks and fill dirt needed

by Sara Swanson Last spring, Manchester High School’s mountain bike team coach, Christian Burrell, began…

WCRC Roadwork in Manchester and Sharon Townships this week

WCRC Roadwork in Manchester and Sharon Townships this week

From Washtenaw County Road Commission On Monday, September 16, 2024, the Washtenaw County Road Commission…

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As marijuana stigma fades, 1 in 4 older Michiganders say they use pot

As marijuana stigma fades, 1 in 4 older Michiganders say they use pot

by Robin Erb & Janelle D. James  (Bridge Michigan) Walled Lake —Whether it’s to “feel good,” fall asleep or curb pain, Michiganders who…

In Michigan, 1 in 3 students miss 18+ days of school a year, data shows

In Michigan, 1 in 3 students miss 18+ days of school a year, data shows

by Isabel Lohman & Mike Wilkinson (Bridge Michigan) Nearly 1 in 3 K-12 students in Michigan missed 10% or more school…

Census: Michigan household income drop among nation’s worst. Blame inflation

Census: Michigan household income drop among nation’s worst. Blame inflation

by Mike Wilkinson & Paula Gardner (Bridge Michigan) Inflation and higher costs for groceries and housing have erased household income gains…

Fed up with geese, Michigan abandons relocation efforts. Next up: killing them

Fed up with geese, Michigan abandons relocation efforts. Next up: killing them

by Kelly House (Bridge Michigan) Michigan’s booming Canada goose population is both a conservation success and daily annoyance: They poop everywhere,…

Michigan gas prices may drop as refineries switch to winter-grade fuel

Michigan gas prices may drop as refineries switch to winter-grade fuel

by Janelle D. James (Bridge Michigan) Michiganders could see a dip in gas prices ahead of the fall as oil refineries…

In mid-Michigan, economic worries persist. So does disgust of politics

In mid-Michigan, economic worries persist. So does disgust of politics

by Simon D. Schuster (Bridge Michigan) FLINT — At 78, Daniel Spaniola still mans the counter at Paul’s Pipe Shop, the business…

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Photos: Congresswoman Dingell visits Noggle Farms

Photos: Congresswoman Dingell visits Noggle Farms

U.S. Rep. Debbie Dingell stopped in Manchester on August 27 to tour Noggle Farms. Afterward she shared, “Great to visit Noggle Farms, a family-run beef-cattle…

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Public notice: Bridgewater Township

Public notice: Bridgewater Township

BRIDGEWATER TOWNSHIP, WASHTENAW COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS FOR ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS Notice is hereby…

Public notice: Manchester Township

Public notice: Manchester Township

Public notice: Manchester Township

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August 2024 Gardening Advice

August 2024 Gardening Advice

submitted by Jennifer Fairfield, Garden Mill How has your garden been growing this year? If some…

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June 2024 Gardening Advice

Understanding Michigan’s new Power of Attorney law

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