Michigan superintendent: With schools closing, let’s address teacher shortages
By Ron French (Bridge Michigan) A teacher shortage growing for years in Michigan has exploded in recent months, with some schools forced to temporarily close or switch to remote learning because of a lack of bodies to lead classrooms. Teachers who test positive or are exposed to COVID-19 are out of school for up to […]
Fearing more losses, Michigan restaurants hit pause as COVID strikes staff
By Paula Gardner (Bridge Michigan) Exhaustion. Resources stretched thin, just like staffing. Uncertainty. Michigan’s restaurants fighting to get through the pandemic look back on nearly two years of disruption that, if they’ve survived, took them to the brink. Now they’re starting 2022 with not just more of the same: Thanks to record-high cases of coronavirus, their […]
Obituary: Ronald Walter
Ronald Walter, 80, of South Lyon, formerly from Manchester, passed away peacefully, Thursday, January 6, 2022, at home, with his family by his side. Ron’s family and friends will gather June 10, 2022, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm, with Funeral Mass at 12:00 pm, St. Mary Roman Catholic Church, 210 W. Main St. Manchester, MI. […]
MCS Teachers, staff attrition because of lack of respect, low pay, and more
Since the beginning of the fall semester in August 2021, the Manchester Community Schools district has had at least four teachers and numerous other staff members leave the district for a variety of reasons. Most recently, on Dec. 10, the high school art teacher Debra Groth resigned abruptly, citing, “the current climate of Covid, non-compliance […]
Cityhood not likely to happen in 2022
The Village of Manchester continues working toward the process of becoming a city. However, it’s not clear yet whether that can happen in 2022. During the past 18 months, in addition to delays because of COVID, the state has been revising the process, which had initially held up Manchester’s application as we awaited finalization of […]
Paul Whelan — three years in captivity
“The FSB stole Paul Whelan’s freedom three years ago. Now Paul sits in a Russian labor colony, waiting for justice after being convicted in a secret trial with secret evidence. I’m sure he waits in vain. At least he can hope for his freedom.” So begins the December 28 article by David Whelan, Paul’s twin […]
Mark Harris reaches his goal — a marathon in each of 50 states
A little more than two years ago, we caught up with Manchester native Mark Harris, as he had just completed his 48th marathon in Taos, New Mexico — and he was on his way to finishing up his goal of 50 marathon in 50 states the following year. And then, COVID. Obviously, Mark didn’t finish […]
Worth Repeating makes 2021 “a good thing”
Submitted by Pat Sahakian, Worth Repeating While 2021 wasn’t good for much, it was good to Worth Repeating. Throughout the year, our shoppers and donors continued to support Manchester’s charity resale shop. In 2021, Worth Repeating was able to give back $21,000 to community charities, schools, and efforts to make life in our community better […]
January events for all ages at Manchester District Library
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Manchester District Library (MDL) will offer a variety of events and activities for all ages during January. MDL Board of Trustees Meeting will be held Thursday, January 6 at 7 pm in the Village Council Chambers. The Manchester District Library Board of Trustees is an all-volunteer governing body […]
Sharon Township property conserved, adds to Sharon Short Hills Greenway
submitted by Pam Bierzynski, Legacy Land Conservancy On December 28, Legacy Land Conservancy announced that it has permanently protected 53 acres of agricultural land and wildlife habitats within the Sharon Short Hills area of western Washtenaw County. The landowner—who wishes to remain anonymous—is pleased to protect their property’s highly valuable natural areas, hunting resources, and […]
