Rural Michigan fears airline route changes will be ‘disastrous’
by Paula Gardner, Bridge Michigan Some of Michigan’s small airports will lose nonstop service from Delta in September. New routes mean travelers may pay more, compete for seats and face overnight stays in Detroit or Minneapolis to make their connections. Community leaders say the changes come at a cost, especially to business recruitment. In what’s […]
Vacant building ordinance passes
“It’s a safety issue, not a punitive measure,“ said Village President Pat Vailliencourt after Village Council voted unanimously on Monday, August 1, to ratify the new Vacant Building Safety Ordinance and a related Municipal Civil Infraction Ordinance. According to the newly passed ordinance, which becomes effective on August 30, vacant property is defined as a […]
Manchester Community Fair offers events for everyone
Manchester’s 77th annual Community Fair is this week and everyone in the family can enjoy the events that are offered this year! There are plenty of traditional events as well as newer events that have become popular in recent years. Don’t miss out on the fun. Daily admission to the fair is $7 per person, […]
Local non-partisan candidates set for November election
Non-partisan candidates for Manchester Community Schools Board of Education, Manchester Village Council, and a newly-forming Commission to write a City Charter should the village decide to become a city were due to file their candidacy by July 22, 2022, for the November 8 election. Candidates who filed by the deadline are as follows: Manchester Community […]
Time to register youth for recreational soccer programs!
submitted by Tracey Hittle, Manchester Soccer Association The Manchester Soccer Association is excited to announce that Rec Soccer Fall 2022 Registration is now OPEN! The season starts September 10 and runs through October 29. There are three coed age divisions: U5 (birth years 2018–2019); U7 (birth years 2016–2017); and U9 (birth years 2014–2015). Don’t hesitate […]
Chamber to host euchre tournament at fair
submitted by MACC board The Manchester Area Chamber of Commerce (MACC) will be holding a euchre tournament on August 12 at the Manchester Community Fair. It’s just $10 per person to participate, and the top two winners will receive half of the entry fees. The tournament will start at 8pm Friday at the Alumni Field […]
2022 Run Manchester results
submitted by Daniella Kippnick, The FIRST Robotics Teams of Manchester #6081 and #11193 Thank you to everyone who participated in 2022 Run Manchester and to the residents for your understanding of the noise and the temporary closure of Main Street from the east side of the 4-way stop to Riverside, and a huge thank-you to […]
Fun events set at Acorn Farmers’ Market & Café this coming week
submitted by Laura Wohlgemuth, Acorn Farmers’ Market & Café Event Coordinator It’s time for a tea tasting with Michaela from Anthro Apothecary at Acorn Farmers’ Market & Café. Join us on Saturday, August 13, from 9 to 11am, for tea sampling with Anthro Apothecary. Michaela will have a lovely variety of new tea flavors for sale, too! […]
Clinton Library to host nature and wellness challenge
submitted by Tamara Denby We are truly fortunate to live in Michigan, home to the longest freshwater coastline in the world, four Great Lakes, thousands of smaller inland lakes, state parks, county parks, Metroparks, local and township parks, several rivers, walking/cycling trails, and more! So, is it any wonder that the staff of the Clinton […]
Obituary: Mary Lou Hessemer
Mary Lou Hessemer, 92, of Jackson, passed away peacefully at home with her family by her side, Wednesday, July 27, 2022. Mary Lou’s family and friends will gather Saturday, September 17, 2022, from 10am to 12pm at Cornerstone Community Church (201 Constitution, Brooklyn, MI). Her funeral service will follow at 12pm. She was born on […]
