Michigan’s 3rd-grade reading scores show the cost of remote COVID learning
by Tracie Mauriello (Bridge Michigan) Researchers found alarming increases in the proportion of Michigan third graders reading significantly below grade level and widening gaps in performance between Black and white students, and between students from low-income families and peers from wealthier families. The performance disparities provide more evidence of the pandemic’s disproportionate impact on at-risk […]
Romance author Nora Roberts helps save MI library defunded over LGBTQ books
by Ron French (Bridge Michigan) It could make a great final chapter of a book: A doomed library is saved by the small checks of book lovers, and one huge donation from an internationally known author whose novels are among the most popular on the library’s shelves. Romance novelist Nora Roberts donated $50,000 last week to […]
735K signed abortion-rights petition. How word spaces may keep it off ballot
by Jonathan Oosting and Yue Stella Yu LANSING — An abortion rights petition signed by more than 735,000 Michigan voters could be kept off the Nov. 8 ballot because of what opponents say are “60 missing spaces between what were formerly words.” Welcome to the great “kerning” debate of 2022, the biggest fight over a seemingly […]
Golf cart ordinance passed by Village Council
by Marsha Chartrand In mid-July, a public comment during a Village Council meeting introduced the idea of using golf carts as an additional way of “commuting around town“ and providing a “little extra spice“ in the village. The suggestion was met with interest by some Council members, so at the August 1 council meeting, Village […]
New Acorn manager setting his sights on future growth
by Marsha Chartrand A mid-life career change led Mark Spina to several other life changes, including a move to Manchester last year. “I had worked as an engineer for 23 years,“ he explains, “and on a Thursday morning I went in and soon learned I didn’t have a job anymore. My position had been outsourced.“ […]
Oh, Shoot! Vacation Bible School reimagined in archery.
submitted by Shirley Disch, Sharon United Methodist Church Centershot coach Vacation Bible School reimagined in archery? Sharon United Methodist Church, located at the corner of Pleasant Lake Road and M-52, just finished a very exciting week teaching young people (and even those young at heart) archery skills and the story of Jesus. The program, called […]
Volunteer clean-up day for disc golf course (photos)
Manchester Village Parks Commission had a great turnout at its volunteer clean-up day for the disc golf course on Saturday, August 20. Helpers included: Pat DuRussel, Sue Gleason, Pat and Dwayne Vailliencourt, Ruth Raleigh, Grover, Rosie and Annabelle, Peter Hochgraf, disc golf enthusiast, Boy Scout Troop 426 Leader Mike Pomorski, Tom Pierce, Manchester Men’s Club, […]
Manchester wins season opener on the gridiron
by Marsha Chartrand The Manchester Flying Dutchmen won their first game of the season, traveling to Whitmore Lake Thursday night, August 25. The game started off slowly, the first quarter ending scoreless, and much of the third quarter remained the same. Whitmore Lake made the first touchdown with 3:37 remaining in the second quarter, with […]
Fair livestock auctions a success for buyers and sellers alike
submitted by Denise Blumenauer, Manchester Community Fair The livestock clubs want to thank the community for supporting the livestock exhibitors each year at the Manchester Fair. Many of the exhibitors use this hard-earned money to pay for their further education. Great job, kids! Manchester Swine Club Buyers Other swine club buyers included: Dr. Okey, Greenstone […]
Meet the MDL Board: Christine Krause, Village of Manchester
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library The Manchester District Library Board of Trustees is an all-volunteer governing body made up of two members from each of the library’s participating service areas: Manchester Village, Manchester Township, Bridgewater Township, and Freedom Township. Trustees create and oversee library policies, administer the budget, and set the strategic plan. […]
