Nuclear power is having a moment in Michigan after Palisades
by Kelly House (Bridge Michigan) For years, owners of the Palisades Power Plant have publicly planned to close the nuclear reactor this spring, eliminating 600 jobs and enough emissions-free electricity to power 800,000 homes. Yet aside from the occasional public comment or letter to public officials from pro-nuclear advocates like Mike Schneider, there was little […]
Joe Reilly concert for Klager kids (photos)
“I love nature Nature is cool The forest is my classroom The earth is my school “Trees are my teachers Animals are my friends And on this school all life depends.“ This was one of the songs Joe Reilly had Klager kids singing along with at the concert May 28 held at Manchester Jr./Sr. High […]
Walk to School Wednesdays wrap-up
“You can’t rain on our parade!“ Although there may have been a few walkers who were wishing for the nicer weather of the previous days, there was a great turnout for the final Walk to School Wednesday after a two-year hiatus on May 18, 2022. The “reunion” of the walkers — both student and adult […]
Dutch track and field update: 43rd annual Manchester Metrics and district regionals
submitted by Cheryl Smith Both Dutch men’s and women’s track and field teams have been hard at work strategically planning, training, and competing each week while up against tough competition. Through it all, they have shown deep resilience and dedication to their events and overall team. These skilled athletes may be small in numbers but […]
Attention, golfers: We need you!
submitted by Anita Herman The Manchester Community Resource Center and the Manchester Chamber of Commerce are teaming up again for their annual golf outing to raise money to provide services to the local community. However, this event cannot succeed without golfers! The 18th Annual Fundraiser Golf Outing will be held on Saturday, June 11, 2022, […]
Fairy Festival at Acorn’s outdoor market is this Thursday
submitted by Laura Wohlgemuth Don’t miss this week’s special events at the Acorn Farmers‘ Market & Café Outdoor Market this Thursday, June 2, from 3-6 pm. The highlight of this month’s event is, of course, the Fairy Festival. A variety of special guests are expected, including Dance With Heart Studios, the Adiska Tooth Fairy, Horning […]
Free plants for participating in the Fairy Garden Contest
submitted by Manchester Farmers Market The Manchester Farmers Market is offering 10 FREE PLANTS (while supplies last) to anyone who enters their address in The Manchester Fairy Garden Contest. These plants are offered courtesy of the Manchester High School Greenhouse Sale and Acorn Farmers’ Market & Café. Email farmersmarket48158@gmail.com if you’d like to claim your 10 […]
The bird flu: Clean your bird feeder right now
by Genevieve Fox (Great Lakes Echo/Bridge Michigan) If you have backyard birds in your yard, take down your bird feeder, said Louise Sagaert, director of Wildside Rehabilitation Center, a nonprofit organization in Eaton Rapids, Michigan. Federal officials early this year detected highly contagious influenza in wild birds in over 30 U.S. states, the biggest avian […]
Michigan baby formula maker plans for profits after rival’s factory shutdown
by Paula Gardner (Bridge Michigan) A west Michigan company is running its U.S. infant formula production around the clock in response to a national crisis caused by a rival’s factory shutdown and recall. Perrigo Co., based in Allegan, is among three U.S. formula manufacturers rushing to fill store shelves. In Perrigo’s case, that means store brands […]
