Equestrian team has first meet of the season
by Donna Clark, Coach It was a sunny day and the team had lots of reasons to smile. The Manchester High School Equestrian Team pulled trailers into the Lenawee County Fairgrounds in Adrian late into the night and early hours of the morning in preparation for our first meet of the season on Sunday, August […]
News from the Blacksmith Museum: Manchester Historic Craft Project
submitted by Annette Siffin, Manchester Area Historical Society As summer is passing and fall is on the way, we thought it would be a good time to post an update from the Blacksmith Museum. The blacksmiths held a steady Sunday presence throughout the summer, including a very busy Chicken Broil Day, and recently hosting a […]
Farewell to a Firefighter
Story and photos by Marsha Chartrand It was truly the passing of an age for the Manchester Township Fire Department. Harry Johnson, 97, was honored for his years of service by his fellow firefighters last week at his funeral ceremony. Harry was remembered not only for his dedication but for his sense of humor and […]
WCSO: July 2023 report of police services in the village
submitted by Lt. Alan Hunt, WCSO During the month of July there were 162 calls for service to the Manchester collaboration. During this time, 85 traffic stops were made resulting in 14 citations. Noteworthy events in Manchester Village during the month included: On July 13, a Collaboration Deputy responded to the 100 block of Hibbard […]
What's being done about plastic trash getting into the Great Lakes?
by Lester Graham, Michigan Radio (for Bridge Michigan) Across Michigan temperatures were hovering around 90 degrees, but at Duck Lake State Park next to Lake Michigan, the temperature was in the mid-70s with a breeze. There was fog hanging over the lake, but people were splashing and playing in the waves under the yellow flag, […]
Michigan may require high school seniors to file FAFSA financial aid form
by Isabel Lohman (Bridge Michigan) A college degree offers a better shot at a steady job and earning more money. But high sticker prices can deter students from even applying to schools, particularly students whose families may be unfamiliar with the college application process or not understand how financial aid works. State Sen. Darrin Camilleri […]
Michigan regulators seek penalties for repeat utility outages
by Janelle D. James (Bridge Michigan) Michigan regulators are moving to force the state’s biggest electricity suppliers — Consumers Energy and DTE Energy — to improve reliability by penalizing them for repeat outages. The Michigan Public Service Commission this week announced it will impose unspecified penalties on companies whose customers lose power four or more times each year, […]
“Mrs. Kelly” heads back to Ireland, and more!
by Marsha Chartrand Breeda Miller has a lot on her mind this month. First, she’s getting ready for her trip to Ireland September 18–29. She’s taking along friends and family for a tour of the Emerald Isle, and while she’s in the neighborhood, so to speak, she will present one performance of her play, Mrs. […]
Schools start off on a positive note — Keep the Wheel Rolling
by Marsha Chartrand “We have most assuredly rebuilt the wheel,” says school board member Michael Tindall, who last year teamed with Superintendent Brad Bezeau and MCS staff member Joe Walsh to find a way to improve morale within the district. “Morale in the district is greatly improved,” Tindall continued. “Life inside and outside the buildings […]
Dutchmen offense hits hard on Whitmore Lake
by Marsha Chartrand Although Thursday night’s game against Whitmore Lake was cut short by lightning, there was no doubt about the outcome. A victory was declared for Manchester at 42–6, with 6 minutes remaining in the final quarter. “Our players executed very well during the first game of the season,” said varsity head coach Ben […]
