Manchester fairy garden tour 2022 winners announced
submitted by Manchester Farmers Market The fairies have landed all over Manchester, and maps are available at Acorn! Join us in a three-mile tour from the west side to the east side of Manchester, exploring beautifully decorated fairy gardens throughout our village. We welcome all fairy folk, gnomes, and nature gifts. All are welcome to […]
Chelsea Hospital, Mood Lifters to offer mental health program for young adults
submitted by Marie Knoerl, Mood Lifters Starting on June 9, young adults living in communities in Chelsea Hospital’s service area have the opportunity to participate in a mental wellness program, entirely online, at a minimal cost to themselves through Chelsea Hospital as part of its response to increasing mental health needs in Michigan communities and […]
Children entering preschool or kindergarten? Hearing and vision screening is mandatory
submitted by Washtenaw County Health Department All children starting kindergarten or preschool must have their hearing and vision tested before starting school. The Washtenaw County Health Department offers free office appointments for hearing and vision screenings throughout the summer for children entering school in the fall. Appointments are currently available through August 2022. Call 734-544-6786 […]
‘Pure chaos’ in Michigan as FBI arrest, forgeries rock GOP governor primary
by Jonathan Oosting (Bridge Michigan) LANSING — Already rocked by a signature forgery scandal, Michigan’s Republican gubernatorial primary was upended again this week by the arrest of candidate Ryan Kelley, the promise of a write-in campaign by James Craig and new conspiracy claims about the upcoming election. It’s “pure chaos,” said Andrea Bitely, a Lansing-based strategist […]
Abortion isn’t ‘black and white’ for Michigan voters. But it is for lawmakers.
by Lauren Gibbons (Bridge Michigan) LANSING — When it comes to abortion, the political debate is binary in Michigan: Democratic lawmakers support access unequivocally, while Republican ones favor an all-out-ban with exceptions only for life-threatening pregnancies. Bridge Michigan reviewed statewide and legislative candidates’ publicly available statements on abortion and found almost no middle ground. A […]
House rejects tutoring bill. What’s next for Michigan’s struggling students?
by Isabel Lohman (Bridge Michigan) A Republican bill that would have given parents up to $1,500 a child to use for tutoring and other education expenses failed to get enough votes in the House on Tuesday. Five Republicans joined Democrats, who have been opposed to the bill since it was in committee, to defeat the bill. Struggling […]
MHS Class of 2022 graduates!
by Marsha Chartrand The Senior Class of 2022 graduated from Manchester High School on the sunny Friday evening of June 3, with all appropriate fanfare. Parents, extended family, friends, band, school staff, and administration all gathered to wish this class, which has spent more than half of its high school years under the shadow of […]
Local scholarships awarded at MCS Honors Night
by Marsha Chartrand On Thursday, May 27, the Manchester Community Schools held Honors Night to commend the district’s top scholars. A total of 76 local scholarships were awarded that night to graduating seniors for their academic achievements, athletic prowess, excellence in vocational programs, and community involvement. Those scholarships are as follows: The Barry & Peggy […]
Joe Reilly kicks off the Gazebo Concert season with a family songfest
Gazebo Concerts have been a staple of Manchester’s summer entertainment scene since 1989. Even in the summer of 2020, despite the COVID-19 pandemic, Riverfolk Music and Arts Organization provided Thursday night concerts on YouTube to bring new as well as familiar artists into our living rooms. Join us on Thursday nights in person again this […]
Varsity Girls Soccer Team wins District Championship
submitted by Scott Somerville The Manchester Girls Varsity Soccer Team started their district playoff run on Tuesday, May 31, after completing the regular season with a 12-5-2 record. The Lady Dutch received a first-round bye in the playoffs, advancing directly to the semi-final game vs. the Gryphons of Ann Arbor Greenhills. Playing at Greenhills on […]
