5 Healthy Towns Farm to Table Chef Profile: “Chef Em” from the Chelsea Alehouse
submitted by Shawn Personke, 5H Farm to Table committee The 5H Farm to Table Fabulous Feasts bring chefs together from different communities and different restaurants to prepare a multi-course meal using fresh ingredients from local farmers’ markets. The event is a fundraiser for local farmers’ markets, including Manchester’s. This year, the lineup includes chefs from […]
Chamber spotlight: Manchester Community Schools
Currently the smallest district in Washtenaw County, Manchester Community Schools is still expanding, its newest building being Manchester Junior and Senior High School, built in 2004. The front memorial walkway is filled with memorial bricks purchased by community members. Manchester schools originated in 1867 at the old Union School on the location of the current […]
Rural Michigan schools are considering electric school buses with EPA cash
by Roni Kane, Bridge Michigan 46 Michigan school districts have applied for 155 electric school buses through new EPA grant program Priority for grants is being given to rural schools and low-income areas Clean energy advocates are on a mission to bring more EVs to Michigan schools Bus 167 looks the same as the other […]
Michigan fast-tracks teaching as second career, but questions about rigor
by Tracie Mauriello, Bridge Michigan Michigan is expanding alternative certificate programs to address a shortage of classroom teachers Candidates are trained in as little as six weeks Some experts say fast-track training is a disservice to the teaching profession and shortchanges students YPSILANTI – Smitha Ramani leaned over a folding table to whisper encouragement to a […]
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 […]
