Senior class of 2020–missing the "Lasts"
It's been a strange couple of months for the Class of 2020. And the ones ahead promise to be equally challenging. Hollie Kolcz, guidance counselor at Manchester High School, should be experiencing her busiest time of year right now. But instead of her office bustling with students printing and submitting their scholarship applications, they are […]
Upton replaced; Scot Graden to serve as interim superintendent through end of June
Scot Graden, superintendent of Saline Area Schools since 2008, was named as interim superintendent of Manchester Community Schools, replacing Kevin Upton, at a special meeting of the MCS Board of Education last Monday night. Upton's contract with the WISD, which was scheduled to extend through June 30, was terminated as of April 6, 2020. A […]
Acorn Farmers Market is re-opening May 7
Submitted by Ruth VanBogelen On Thursday May 7th the Acorn Farmers Market will reopen selling produce, meat and other food items to make healthy meals. The market will be open Thursdays 3-6 pm, Friday 3-6 pm and Saturday 10 am–4 pm at 327 W. Main Street in Manchester. We’ll add more days and hours probably […]
"Live from Riverfolk" ... it's Thursday night!
As a result of the recent Stay Home orders issued to prevent the spread of COVID-19, Riverfolk has been forced to cancel all of its programming, including its monthly Blacksmith Shop Concerts and Spring fund-raising events. Like most arts organizations across the country, Riverfolk depends on its programming revenue to to pay artists and serve […]
Varsity basketball coach summarizes its 2020 season
With the Flying Dutchmen sitting in the District Championship bracket after a victory over Ann Arbor Greenhills on March 11, the team ended its season with a 10-12 record, when the MHSAA halted tournament play due to the Coronavirus pandemic. The state tournament hadn’t been stopped since WWII. "We were confident we could have won […]
5HF asking all residents to complete online survey
submitted by 5 Healthy Towns Foundation 5 Healthy Towns Foundation (5HF) is administering an online survey in April. They are reaching out to residents ages 18+ in the school districts of Stockbridge, Manchester, Grass Lake, Dexter, and Chelsea. Those who complete the survey and submit contact information will be eligible for a prize valued at […]
Artist creates for the community
With traditional venues for displaying her art limited at this time, long-time Manchester folk artist decided to give back to her community during this time of health crisis. "I am drawing art for others to download and color," says Margaret Shaw, who lives and works at her studio at 610 City Road. "The idea is […]
Stories of Wil: True Victories
submitted by Christie Taylor Wil is a 13-year-old boy with Down syndrome. He is the little brother, by 20 months, to twin sisters, Katherine and Elizabeth. Wil’s mom, Christie, knew very little about Down syndrome when Wil was diagnosed shortly after his birth. It didn’t take long for Christie to realize how enriching life with […]
Out of yeast? Make your own sourdough starter
Some home bakers have recently found it difficult to purchase yeast. Unlike most baking ingredients, store-bought yeast is one you can get by without by growing your own sourdough starter. All you need is flour, water, a week or two and patience. Notes: It is best to start with stone-ground whole wheat or rye flour […]
143rd annual MHS Alumni Banquet cancelled
submitted by Paul Heinrich It is with great sadness that The Manchester High School Alumni Association announces that the 143rd Annual Alumni Banquet scheduled for June 20th, 2020 has been cancelled. With the shut down of the schools for the remainder of the year and and the uncertainty of the COVID-19 situation, there is no […]
