Obituary: Peter “Joe” Weinhardt
Peter “Joe” Weinhardt, 79, of Manchester, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on May 7, 2022. Joe’s family held a private viewing and service at Eineder Funeral Homes-Manchester Chapel. Joe was born on November 25, 1942, in Ann Arbor, Michigan to William and Jessie (Darling) Weinhardt. Joe married Nancy (Terwilliger) on April […]
Michigan lawmakers pass K–12 budget plan that boosts spending, pays down debt
by Tracie Mauriello (Bridge Michigan) The Michigan House and Senate approved separate school spending plans this week, setting in motion negotiations over whether to follow Republican efforts to reduce debt or invest in new teacher recruitment and mental health efforts. House lawmakers on Thursday passed a $19.9 billion school aid budget that increases spending by 15%, […]
Student loan forgiveness could help 1.4 million in Michigan. What to know
by Zahra Ahmad & Ron French (Bridge Michigan) President Joe Biden is considering canceling some college loan debt. That could be a big deal for 1.4 million Michigan residents who owe money for either attending or helping their kids attend college. Just how big of a deal it would be, and who would qualify for help, […]
Memorial service set for Don Limpert
Donald Edwin Limpert, 94, of Manchester, passed away Friday, February 18, 2022, at his home. Don’s family and friends will gather Saturday, May 21, 2022 at 11:00 AM for a graveside service at Oak Grove Cemetery, Manchester. Reverend Chris Kurtz to officiate. Don was born on May 7, 1927 in Groveport, Ohio to Frank and […]
WAVE expands transportation options with new app, more routes, more services
The Western-Washtenaw Area Value Express (WAVE), which provides door-to-door shuttle service in Manchester, together with its technology partner, MUVE, a leader in mobility solutions, recently announced the launch of a new transportation app platform. This mobility ecosystem application integrates the full suite of MUVE’s technology offering, which includes dispatch mapping, driver in-bus real-time information updates, […]
Update on the canoe and kayak race
submitted by Sybil Kolon for the canoe race committee Fewer than two weeks to race day! Our team is hard at work in the final stages of planning the 56th Annual Manchester River Raisin Canoe/Kayak Race on Sunday, May 15. Online registration is closed as of Monday, May 2. However, there is still time to […]
Lady Dutch post three great wins in busy week; fall short in tournament play
submitted by Scott Somerville The Manchester Lady Dutch Varsity Soccer team completed a very busy sixth week of competition, playing five games in a six-day span from April 25-30. The first game of the week, on Monday April 25, featured a rare home appearance for the Lady Dutch vs the Cardinals from Michigan Center High […]
Meet the Farmer: Noggle Farms
This Friday, May 6, at 5:30pm, Noggle Farms will join us at Acorn Farmers’ Market & Café to tell us a little more about themselves, the history of their farm, and their farming practices. Farmer Matt will also dive into cattle nutrition, calving, farming, and more. Come with your questions and be ready to learn! […]
May 7 debut of Mrs. Kelly’s Journey Home will benefit Acorn
Breeda Miller says if you see her walking around town and talking to herself, please don’t call and report her to the authorities. She’s just rehearsing her lines. “Mrs. Kelly’s Journey Home,” Miller’s one-woman show detailing her family’s history from its origins in Ireland to her time of caregiving during her mom’s final years, will […]
Manchester participates in Project RED after two-year hiatus
After two years, the Washtenaw County Farm Bureau was happy to be back “in person“ at Project RED (Rural Education Days) April 19–21. This event, held at the Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds, features a three-day parade of school buses filled with third graders from across the county with a purpose of educating them about agriculture […]
