Crowdfunding campaign launched for the Manchester Area Senior Center and Community Events Center
by Marsha Chartrand The Manchester Area Senior Citizens Council (MASCC) has established a $50,000 goal to win a matching grant through Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC)’s Public Spaces Community Places initiative. The button was officially pushed at 10am on Wednesday, July 3, by Pat Vailliencourt, who is chairing the 60-day Patronicity Michigan-based crowdfunding campaign. The […]
Northville Concours d’Elegance to visit Manchester
submitted article On Saturday, July 13, 2024, Manchester will be featured on the Northville Concours d’Elegance Driving Tour. More than 25 fine vehicles will line the streets of Manchester’s downtown between the hours of noon and 2pm. Northville Concours d’Elegance is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization geared toward inspiring the next generation of automotive enthusiasts. “Northville […]
Where did you watch the fireworks this year?
by Marsha Chartrand The Manchester Men’s Club Fireworks show is one of the most popular attractions in town, and the fact that you can watch them from almost anywhere in town for “free” is another plus, especially for larger families who may feel obligated to pay for their children per head, not to mention toys […]
NMU announces the dean’s list for the Winter 2024 semester
from Northern Michigan University Two students from the Manchester area, Joe Tennant and Steven A. White, qualified for the dean’s list at Northern Michigan University for the Winter 2024 semester. The dean’s list recognizes those undergraduate-level students who have achieved a high scholastic standing during the regular academic year. To qualify for dean’s list recognition, […]
Where are the Michigan men? College increasingly a female dominated pursuit
by Mike Wilkinsoon (Bridge Michigan) Michigan’s colleges and universities are increasingly dominated by women, a trend fueled by rising wages and plentiful jobs that are keeping men away from classrooms, experts say. Mirroring a national trend, an estimated 69% of women in Michigan enroll in college within a year of graduating high school, according to the […]
4 issues to watch as U.S. auto industry changes affect Michigan
by Paula Gardner Auto manufacturing remains a cornerstone of the state’s economy, responsible for at least 700,000 of the state’s estimated 5 million jobs. This year, the industry faces change and uncertainty from several fronts, as automakers make massive investments in shifting their businesses toward electric vehicles and political uncertainty starts to weigh on consumers. Michigan also […]
Manchester’s own ‘Unsolved Mystery’
by Marsha Chartrand When you purchase an historic building in a small town like Manchester, you want to know what’s gone on there in the past. And so it was when Dawn Donnelly bought “The Mill,” the largest and most prominent landmark in downtown Manchester, a few years ago. Donnelly’s long-term dream for the building […]
Pistol Prodigies compete at Michigan SASP State Match
submitted by Scott and Lisa Poet The Pistol Prodigies competed at the 2024 Michigan SASP State Match June 22 and 23 at the St. Joseph County Conservation and Sportsman Club in Sturgis, Mich. The match hosted 356 entries, representing 12 teams from five states. Michigan teams included Michigan State University Shooting Sports Club, NSCC United […]
Centershot Archery program at Sharon Church
submitted by Stephanie Little Sharon Church invites you to take part in their Centershot Archery TEAMS Program, Monday, July 15, to Thursday, July 19, from 4:30 to 6pm, for ages 7 and up. Registration fee is $40 per adult and child team. Sign up as a team or individual (for $20). All instructors are NASP-trained […]
Alumni Association holds 145th annual banquet; honors 2024 scholars
submitted by Colleen Kemner The Manchester High School Alumni Association (MHSAA) recently held their 145th Annual Banquet. More than 150 MHS alumni attended the banquet. The 50th year class of 1974 was honored with keynote speaker, classmate Becky Evilsizer Pazkowski. Attendees were delighted by a surprise musical performance from another of their classmates, Brad Frey! […]
