Restaurants get creative as they adapt to new reality
"I never would have seen this coming, not in my wildest dreams," says Linda Minor, who has owned and operated Linda's Diner in Sharon Township for 14 years. "We have been through a lot as a community and a country during my years in business, but this ... was not on anyone's radar." It is […]
School district prepares to tighten budget
At a special virtual meeting of the Manchester Community Schools Board of Education last Monday, two budget-related personnel decisions were made by the board. According to Kevin Upton, interim superintendent, during the past year, it has been challenging for the district to meet increasing budget demands created by a decreasing revenue and shrinking enrollment. "The […]
Cloth face masks, CDC recommended sew & no-sew options
Last week the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) made the recommendation that everyone wear cloth face masks or coverings in public, especially in areas where COVID-19 is being transmitted by community spread, like Washtenaw. They ask that the public wear cloth coverings and that surgical masks and N-95 respirators continue to be reserved […]
MCS looking at ways to continue programs as school closes early
On Thursday, April 2, Governor Gretchen Whitmer issued an Executive Order suspending face-to-face instruction for all public and private K-12 schools for the rest of the 2019-2020 school year. In a letter to parents dated Saturday, April 4, Interim Superintendent Kevin Upton said, "this raises numerous questions for our students, families, and staff. We are […]
Photos: Signs of the times
It's been said many times over the past few weeks that "we are all in this together," and nowhere is that more evident than in the Manchester business community. Local businesses are being creative in the way they deliver their services and local community members are being supportive in many ways--whether it is purchasing gift […]
Stories of Wil: A good party never ends
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 […]
April 2020 Gardening Advice
submitted by Jennifer Fairfield, Garden Mill and Manchester Community & School Gardens I've been seeing lots of articles in the news and on social media lately about gardening and its benefits – some of the headlines I’ve seen include: “For Stay-at-Home Stress Relief, San Antonians Turn to Gardening” “Gardening self-care: Vegetables you can plant right now (indoors […]
Obituary: Mary Ann Hyde
Mary Ann Hyde, age 87 of Adrian, passed away April 7, 2020 at Lenawee Medical Care Facility. She was born August 17, 1932 in Litchfield, Michigan to John and Alice (Lambright) Walz, and graduated from Manchester High School in 1950. On June 8, 1951, she married Robert Hyde in Manchester. He preceded her in death […]
Obituary: Lois Lucille Kothe
Lois Lucille Kothe, 84, of Spring Arbor, MI went home to be with her Lord the evening of April 1, 2020. She was born June 12, 1935 to Willard Russell and Erma Lucille (Speakman) Rose. A graduate of Pittsford High School, she celebrated 51 years of marriage with her husband Robert Ray Kothe. They were united […]
