Michigan spent $2.5M to be a rocket hub. Critics say it’s produced only hype
by Mike Wilkinson (Bridge Michigan) Political and business leaders were over the moon when the idea of bringing rockets to Michigan gained state support in 2019. They were dazzled by the prospect of thousands of new, high-tech, well-paying jobs at potential launch sites supporting what could become a trillion-dollar commercial space industry. “This is a […]
Village updates transient merchant ordinance
by Marsha Chartrand After months of discussion and many changes, the Manchester Village Council voted 4-2 on Tuesday night to adopt an updated ordinance governing the activities of transient merchants. Read the full ordinance HERE. The ordinance primarily, but not singularly, has been seen to apply to food trucks, which have increased in popularity in […]
Community Resource Center to raffle an e-bike
submitted by Anita Herman, CRC Board of Directors Local bicycle enthusiasts will have the opportunity to win an electric bike on Halloween. What a treat it will be to win! The Manchester Community Resource Center is raffling off a brand new Beaumont Rev Electric City Bike. It’s on display at the Sharon Valley Bicycle Shoppe […]
Lady Dutch alumna step up for the Manchester volleyball program
submitted by Wendy Gebhardt, MHS Varsity Volleyball head coach It’s no secret that finding referees and coaches for public school sports across the nation has become more and more difficult. Manchester experienced the same difficulties inside the Volleyball program this summer until Lady Dutch alumna stepped up for student-athletes. For several months, the Junior Varsity […]
C.R.O.P. walkers (and rockers) needed
submitted by Anita Herman, C.R.O.P. Walk Committee The red and white banners have been hung on the posts lining Manchester’s Main Street bridge; it’s time for the annual Manchester Area C.R.O.P. Walk! The 2022 C.R.O.P. Walk will be held Sunday, October 2. Registration begins at 1pm at the Manchester United Methodist Church; the walk begins […]
FIRST Robotics to host open house
submitted by Manchester FiRST Robotics The robotics teams of Manchester would like to invite everyone to come explore their new space next Saturday, Sept. 17, from 12-4pm! Over the summer, students and their mentors have worked diligently to organize and move into their new location at Caifé Aspire. The entire group wants to extend an […]
Voting is important, but signs don’t belong in right-of-way
Tis’ the season … remember, political signs should not be placed along the roadside. Unfortunately, the WCRC does not have the resources to remove every sign that shouldn’t be there. Staff will prioritize removing signs that are causing a safety hazard, are attached to road signs, or are in the way of road maintenance. Signs […]
Dutchmen fall to Napoleon, 25-30
by Marsha Chartrand “Playing three quality teams in a row the first three weeks is a blessing,” says head Varsity football coach Ben Pack. “It allows us to find the issues that need to be addressed and fix them early. We continue to improve weekly; I expect another week of growth this week.” For the […]
Make it Manchester one more time this Thursday!
by Marsha Chartrand It may seem like summer just started, but just like that, we’re looking at the final 3rd Thursday of this season this week, on Sept. 15, from 5-8 pm. Featured will be live music by Oddkin at 5 pm; Alex Radloff at 6 pm; and Rio Doyle at 7 pm. Throughout […]
Bargardi graduates from University of Toledo
Dominic Bargardi, a member of the class of 2018 at Manchester High School, recently graduated in the spring of 2022 from the University of Toledo. Bargardi earned a Bachelor’s degree in Finance. University of Toledo, one of the most comprehensive universities in the nation, offers more than 270 degree programs. The university teaches real-world skills […]
