Suicidal subject taken into custody at Saline Police Department
by Marsha Chartrand Marlene Radzik, Police Chief of the City of Saline, released a statement on Sunday afternoon on an incident in Saline. It explained that at approximately 8:04am, Sunday, December 29, a 39-year-old man from Manchester arrived at the Saline police station at city hall in the City of Saline and fired three rounds […]
December Students of the Month named at Manchester Jr/Sr High School
submitted by Carla Zygner, Manchester Junior/Senior High School The Manchester Junior/Senior High students of the month for December were selected just before leaving for winter break. These students embody the qualities that MJSHS holds in high regard. Seventh grader Willow Puscas is a kind person who always tries to include others. She works hard to […]
Library to host health fair
submitted by Laura Wohlgemuth Calling all health-related businesses and organizations! With the new year come New Year’s resolutions. And top of that list is HEALTH! The Manchester District Library (MDL) would love to invite all of our local health professionals to participate in the MDL Health Fair! On Saturday, January 25, at 10am, Dr. Nia […]
New year, new programs (and some old favorites) at the library
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Many of the most popular Manchester District Library programs will return on the same recurring schedule for 2025. These include: Family Story Time | Tuesdays at 11am: Miss Abby and special guest readers will offer a variety of stories, music, and hands-on activities. Recommended for preschool ages with […]
CANCELED Come discover your natural world with a winter orienteering workshop!
Editor’s note 1-17-24 from Patrick Muldoon, Waterloo Natural History Association Program Coordinator: We will have to CANCEL the Waterloo Natural History Association program entitled “Winter Orienteering” scheduled for Sunday, January 19th due to expected extreme cold weather. With the Discovery Center closed due to renovations, our programs are held completely outdoors. The weather is likely […]
Obituary: Richard L. Paul
Richard “Dick” Lee Paul, 88, of Manchester passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, December 28, 2024. Richard’s family and friends will gather for visitation on Thursday, January 2, 2025, from 4pm to 7pm, at Eineder Funeral Homes — Manchester Chapel, and on Friday, January 3, 2025, at 10am, at Emanuel United Church of […]
Liquor Control Commission: Michiganders, celebrate the holidays responsibly
submitted by Michigan Liquor Control Commission With the holiday season still in full swing, the Michigan Liquor Control Commission (MLCC) is reminding Michiganders to celebrate responsibly by planning ahead for safe transportation home from gatherings and ensuring alcohol is kept out of the hands of minors. “As Michiganders head out for holiday get-togethers that involve […]
‘Wind phones’ give those in grief a connection to lost loved ones in Michigan
by Robin Erb (Bridge Michigan) Every few months or so, Tracey Mayeda walks into a woody stretch of northern Kent County to call her dead mother. She picks her way along a dirt path to a towering dead maple tree and, screwed to it in a protective wooden box, a cream-colored rotary phone. The handset […]
Michigan schools make K-12 education gains, still battle impact of COVID
by Victor Wooddell, Capital News Service (for Bridge Michigan) A recent report by the Michigan Department of Education shows progress toward achieving its educational strategic plan, including higher graduation rates. Other reports, however, show that some Michigan students’ test scores fell as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The state’s strategic plan is based on […]
Where and how to recycle your Christmas tree in Michigan
by Jenelle D. James (Bridge Michigan) Now that Christmas is over it’s time to start thinking about putting the decorations away and what to do with the tree. One of the benefits of having a real tree, besides the smell, is that it can be recycled and used for many different things outside of being […]
