Chamber Spotlight: River Raisin Mercantile
River Raisin Mercantile is excited to announce its five-year-anniversary celebration scheduled for May 7 from 10am to 4pm. Join Sue for discounts, giveaways, and treats. River Raisin Mercantile first opened on May 5, 2017. This date is significant because it would have been Sue’s grandma’s 100th birthday. Her Grandma Kaiser is her inspiration and the […]
Obituary: Lee Dennis
Lee E. Dennis, 80, of Manchester, passed away May 1, 2022. Lee was born on January 2, 1942, in Garden City, Michigan to Elias and Norma (Adams) Dennis. He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Selma Cronly, Lela Watford and Sylvia Dennis; brother James Dennis; son and daughter-in-law Victor and Judy (Robbins) Dennis; […]
Michigan bills would pause test scores to grade teachers, hold 3rd graders
By Tracie Mauriello (Bridge Michigan) Standardized test scores wouldn’t be a factor this year in educator evaluations or decisions about whether third-graders can move up to fourth grade, under proposed Democratic legislation to loosen Michigan K-12 education requirements to account for disruptions caused by the coronavirus pandemic. It’s unclear if the bills will gain traction […]
Dark money, donors like Steven Spielberg fuel Michigan voting rights fight
By Jonathan Oosting (Bridge Michigan) LANSING – Dark money groups and out-of-state donors are funding a high-stakes fight over Michigan voting laws, the latest proxy battle in a national war that follows former President Donald Trump’s unfounded claims about the 2020 election. Aiding one side is the Michigan Guardians of Democracy, a newly formed nonprofit that […]
At MSU, isotope center opens to unlock universe, revolutionize medicine
By Ron French (Bridge Michigan) In an unimposing complex of buildings on Shaw Lane in East Lansing, an easy walk from the Red Cedar River and a half-dozen Michigan State University dormitories, scientists are searching for the origins of the universe. They’re also hoping to revolutionize medicine. And train the next generation of nuclear scientists. […]
Disc golf course plans progressing, donations still needed
The planned disc golf course at Chi-Bro Park has been making progress since we last wrote about it in February. A recent decision by the Manchester Community Schools board of education to allow use of some school property adjacent to the north edge of the park that will allow a better-laid out course has cemented […]
Cemetery committee plans clean up day to honor Mike Miner’s memory
Mike Miner’s loving hand at the Oak Grove Cemetery is already missed. Although a new caretaking company has been hired and is doing a fine job of keeping up with the work needed, Mike’s caring touch will always be remembered and valued. And so, in his memory, Manchester Township is organizing the “First Annual Mike […]
Mary Sue Moore to celebrate retirement after five decades serving Bethel Church
Back in 1967, when Joe and Mary Sue Moore moved out to their home at Pleasant Lake with their young family, Mary Sue might not have foreseen the next 50-plus years “playing out” exactly as they did. Many who have known her over those years, however, are likely not surprised to know that the young […]
Lady Dutch Varsity Soccer defeat Temperance-Bedford
submitted by Scott Somerville The Manchester Lady Dutch Varsity Soccer team completed their fifth week of competition with a game against the Division 1 Temperance-Bedford Kicking-Mules on Saturday April 24 in Temperance. Playing in sunny 75 to 80 degree conditions, the Lady Dutch jumped out to an early lead 2:43 into the game from a […]
