Sheriff Dyer visits Manchester
by Marsha Chartrand A handful of local citizens came out to the Village Room on Saturday morning for a meet and greet with newly elected Sheriff Alyshia Dyer (and coffee and doughnuts, of course!). Dyer brought along several of her support staff and participants brought diverse viewpoints to the the Q&A session event, which lasted […]
Manchester student to play Water Polo at Washington & Jefferson College
submitted by Char Major On Thursday, May 1, high school senior Chloe Marjorprice signed her intent to play water polo for Washington & Jefferson College in Washington, PA. Chloe lives in Manchester and attended Manchester Co-op Nursery School and Klager Elementary through grade four. She will graduate from Skyline High School in Ann Arbor. She […]
EPA weakens PFAS drinking water limits. What it means for Michigan
by Kelly House, (Bridge Michigan) The Trump administration has announced plans to rescind drinking-water limits on four PFAS “forever chemical” compounds while extending the compliance deadline for two others, in a move that outraged victims of Michigan’s widespread PFAS contamination. Nationwide regulations limiting allowable levels of PFOA and PFOS — two of the most common […]
As farmers wait on government ice storm relief, nonprofits take charge
by Emilio Perez Ibarguen (Bridge Michigan) After a once-in-a-lifetime ice storm tore through northern Michigan weeks ago, David Coveyou woke up to discover trees strewn across his 330-acre Petoskey vegetable farm and fencing ripped from the ground. Nearly two months later, he’s still working to rebuild while preparing for a busy planting season. “We’ve spent […]
As lawmakers prep budget, economists warn tariffs may cost Michigan 13,000 jobs
by Jordyn Hermani (Bridge Michigan) Michigan could lose out on 13,000 jobs across the next five years due to auto, steel and aluminum tariffs, economists warned Friday, predicting the state economy may grow nonetheless. Despite the projected tariff impact, which is expected to hit the state’s auto industry particularly hard, Michigan is still on track […]
Town Hall event elicits community comment
by Marsha Chartrand A Town Hall meeting was held at the K-J House on the corner of Main Street and Ann Arbor Hill last Tuesday, May 5. The event, planned by City of Manchester mayor, Pat Vailliencourt, was to inform residents about the possible effects that administration policies may have on aid to area seniors, […]
Save the date for June 21, 2025, Alumni Banquet
by Marsha Chartrand Mark your calendars for the 2025 Manchester Alumni Banquet, scheduled for Saturday, June 21, 2025, at the Manchester Jr/Sr High School Commons. The banquet social hour kicks off at 5pm, with dinner at 6:30pm, followed immediately by the program. This year, attendees will hear responses from the classes celebrating special years, especially […]
Obituary: Melita Vedejs
Melita (Paberzs) Vedejs passed away peacefully in her home in Chelsea, MI on May 11, 2025. She was born on March 14, 1941, in Tukums, Latvia, in the middle of World War II. The Paberzs family of Lina and her 4 children (Father Janis was taken away to dig trenches for the Germans) was fortunate […]
Obituary: Judy Esther Reed
Judy Esther Reed, 86, from Clark Lake, Mich., passed away on Monday, May 12, 2025, surrounded by family at her home. Judy’s family and friends will gather from 2 to 4 pm on Thursday, May 15, 2025, and from 10 to 11am, on Friday, May 16, 2025, at Eineder Funeral Homes — Brooklyn Chapel. Her […]
Michigan voters reject half of school bond requests. Blame the economy?
by Isabel Lohman (Bridge Michigan) Michigan approved nearly $900 million in school bonds Tuesday, while rejecting half of the school bond proposals statewide. Statewide, voters approved 22 of 45 requests, a success rate of 49%, below the 60% passage rate in the May 2024 election and the 62% passage rate in the November election, according to […]
