Higher mortgage costs cool home sales as Fed sends interest rate higher
by Paula Gardner (Bridge Michigan) The Federal Reserve on Wednesday met widespread expectations by accelerating its inflation-fighting tool: Raising interest rates on the money banks loan each other. The benchmark federal funds rate will increase by 0.75 percentage points, with increases totaling 3 percentage points this year, taking it to its highest level since 2008. The increase followed a […]
Culture wars divide Michigan schools. How many rights should parents have?
by Yue Stella Yu and Isabel Lohman, (Bridge Michigan) TAYLOR — The Moms for Liberty Wayne County chapter meeting at the American Legion hall began with a prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance before moving on to the main order of business: Learning how to search public school library databases for books with sexual content. […]
Michigan bill intended to shorten ER waits for youth in mental health crisis
by Robin Erb (Bridge Michigan) Michigan’s threadbare mental health system faces problems that are daunting and complicated, but a new bill in the state House is intended to speed up the decision on whether a patient in crisis should be hospitalized, its sponsor said. The measure follows years in which, particularly during the COVID pandemic, […]
New restaurant set to open in former bakery building
by Marsha Chartrand Jason Cooper first became acquainted with Manchester about four or five years ago, when he purchased a rental property in the village. As he came and went, he began to enjoy the uniqueness and the small town feel of the community. Of course, he also noticed the many vacancies in the downtown […]
Manchester haunted walk coming soon
submitted by Pat Sahakian, Manchester Area Historical Society The Manchester Area Historical Society (MAHS) is hosting a Manchester Haunted Walk on Saturday, October 8 at 7:30pm, led by local actress and playwright Breeda Miller. This walk will feature the spooky side of Manchester history, stopping at several locations around the downtown area. Tickets are $20 […]
“Rebuilding the Wheel” focuses on food service
submitted by Brad Bezeau, Superintendent of Schools As we “Rebuild the Wheel” in the Manchester Community Schools, we honor and recognize our fantastic MCS Food Service Department throughout the month of September, 2022! We will be recognizing them this Monday, September 19, 2022 at the Manchester Community Schools’ Regular Board of Education meeting beginning at […]
Dutch varsity overwhelm Trojans in final minutes of game, 49-36
by Marsha Chartrand Manchester rebounded quickly from its close loss to Napoleon last week, turning the tables on East Jackson with an impressive 49-36 win on Friday night. The high-scoring game by both teams brought a lot of excitement to the Cascades Conference matchup. “The ground game got on track quickly, as Wyatt Carson turned […]
Manchester Market plans one year anniversary celebration
by Marsha Chartrand It was a long time coming, and now in just a flash, it’s already been a year that it’s here! One year ago this week — September 20, 2021 — Manchester welcomed the Manchester Market and in celebration, they are throwing themselves a birthday party on Thursday afternoon. “Each Thursday, from 4-7pm, […]
Burger night THIS Friday at the game!
submitted by Shirley Disch Sharon United Methodist Church is hosting Burger Night before the home game from 5 to 7pm on Friday, Sept. 23, in the parking lot of the Manchester United Methodist Church, located at 501 Ann Arbor Street. Each meal includes a burger (or cheeseburger), chips, drink, and a brownie. Meals cost $6 […]
Millie’s Coffeehouse sets grand opening
by Marsha Chartrand Saturday morning, September 24, at 9am will mark the grand opening of Millie’s Coffeehouse at 227 E. Main Street. A Ribbon cutting by the Manchester Area Chamber of Commerce will be held at 9am, followed by live music, and customers are welcome to come in all day to try out delicious […]
