Manchester/Chelsea WAVE shuttle bus stops and schedule announced
Update: March 17, 2020: At a special meeting convened on March 14, WAVE Board of Directors voted to suspend all transit programs through April 5. As we continue to monitor the evolving situation around COVID-19, St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea and WAVE have decided to also suspend the launch of its transportation initiative in Stockbridge and […]
Spring/Summer Farmers Market to be held at Acorn, not ChiBro Park, 3 days a week
submitted by Ruth Van Bogelen Manchester residents will be able to continue to enjoy a farmers market three days per week this spring and summer. The market will continue to be at 327 W. Main St – the site of Acorn Farmers’ Market & Café later this year. The days and hours will continue to […]
Laid-off or hours cut back due to COVID-19? The CRC is ready to help!
Many Manchester area residents will feel the economic impact of the closures and lack of business due to social isolating during the COVID-19 pandemic, if they are not already. This may mean loss of a regular paycheck or even total loss of employment. The Manchester Community Resource Center (CRC) will help everyone in need of […]
Dutchmen stop short of claiming District title
"What a way to end the season," said a very disappointed varsity basketball coach, Mike Ahrens, on Friday afternoon. "Not just a season, but the end of a high school career for the four seniors on our team." On Thursday, March 12, the MHSAA posted the following announcement: "Postseason events sponsored by the Michigan High […]
Manchester DECA students excel at state competition
Manchester's DECA chapter had 10 people qualify and attend the State Career Development Conference in Detroit, March 5-7. They competed in events like automotive marketing, hotel and lodging, principles of business management, principles of marketing, professional selling, quick-serve restaurant management, and more. Participants included Nathan Booth, Maddie Harris, Jaxon and Riley McGuigan, Jake Messman, Matt […]
Bethel Church to Host Lenten Breakfast
March 19, 2020 Editors Note: The Women of Bethel United Church of Christ have cancelled the Annual Lenten Breakfast which was scheduled for 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, April 8 at Bethel Church. Area churches have been notified. If you know of someone planning to attend, please let them know. Thank you! Submitted by Mary Sue […]
Village at a new vantage point in seeking city status
Village President Pat Vailliencourt updated the Village Planning Commission last week on the most recent developments in the process toward possibly becoming a city. "Our boundary survey, using the existing village boundaries, has been approved by the State Boundary Commission," she stated. "This means we may proceed with using the exact same boundaries that we […]
Public notice: Bridgewater Township
BRIDGEWATER TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING SYNOPSIS 5-Mar-20 The regular monthly meeting of the Bridgewater Township Board of Trustees was called to order by Supervisor Fromhart at 7:02 P.M. Five board members were present (quorum) with 5 citizens in attendance. Board heard citizen participation. Board approved the 6-Feb-20 meeting minutes as presented. Board approved the […]
Can I get tested for coronavirus in Michigan and other questions answered
By Robin Erb, Ted Roelofs, and Kelly House (Bridge Magazine) It can be difficult to sort through the clamor of changing guidelines and mixed messages about coronavirus, or COVID-19. And let’s be honest: There are a whole lot of people talking without the facts. Bridge Magazine is partial to facts and experts, so we’ve worked […]
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer: ‘We’re going to get through’ coronavirus
By Jonathan Oosting (Bridge Magazine) LANSING, March 11, 2020 — A day after confirming Michigan's first two cases of coronavirus, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Wednesday urged schools, community groups and businesses to consider cancelling gatherings or events with more than 100 people. (Update as of 7:48 pm Sunday, March 15: Michigan now has 45 cases […]
