Emanuel’s Live Nativity attracts crowds for two nights
It is a sight that never gets old. A nativity scene is traditional in most Christian churches during the Advent and Christmas seasons. But for many years now, (since 1976, to be exact) Emanuel Church has brought a “Live Nativity” performance to Manchester and it always brings out those who enjoy seeing this poignant scene. […]
A new look and at least one new face at Manchester Diner
Leslie Kirkland is the “new” (as in a month and a half ago) owner of the Manchester Diner, following an interesting twist of the path in her journey as a chef. “I had planned to start a food truck, and I actually had a truck, that was set up as a brunch truck,” she says. […]
With the turn of a key, Ash Auto will become Chuck’s Auto Repair Shop
It’s been a long-time dream of Chuck DuRussel to own his own auto repair facility. And, starting January 3, his dream will start to come true. “It’s been a long time coming,” Chuck says with a laugh. “I’ve been working in auto repair, mostly in Manchester, for the past 25 years. I kicked around the […]
Holiday Gifts: Riverside carolers bring joy of the season to Manchester
Once upon a time, third-grade teacher Sarah McCaffrey was the faculty supervisor for the Kiwanis K-Kids group. One of her favorite events of the year was to take the children Christmas caroling. Now that the Kiwanis and the K-Kids are no longer organized, she wanted to find a way to continue. “It’s such a beautiful […]
Jacob Mann attains Eagle Scout rank
It has been a long, long trail for Jacob Mann, starting on March 24, 2014, and finally concluding last Thursday, December 14, when he completed his Eagle Scout Board of Review. “I am now an Eagle Scout!” Jacob said last week. It’s been a busy week for him as he sent the email while on […]
Manchester area Christmas services set
Church services are often considered an essential, traditional part of the Christmas season, and Manchester has several services to offer. Manchester United Methodist Church, located at 501 Ann Arbor St., will hold three different Christmas Eve services on Friday, Dec. 24: 5 pm, Online Only: watch as the story of Christmas is told, interspersed with favorite […]
Letter to the Editor: Proposals could increase Sharon Township’s mining acreage by 10x
December 14, 2021 To the Editor: Proposals for new or expanded mining operations will increase the number of acres of aggregate mining in Sharon Township by tenfold ON M-52: Aggregate Industries (a subsidiary of LaFargeHolcim) has applied to expand mining operations on both sides of M-52. In brief, the company is applying to: Mine […]
Letter to the editor: We need to show our loyalty
December 17, 2021 To the Editor: The residents of Manchester waited a very long time before we got another food market in this town; and now, we have to show our appreciation and loyalty. Since the Manchester Market opened earlier this year, I have heard a few people grumbling about the high prices they have […]
National Popular Vote compact won’t make Michigan 2022 ballot
by Jonathan Oosting (Bridge Michigan) LANSING — A bipartisan group pushing to elect presidents based on the national popular vote is pulling the plug on plans for a 2022 ballot proposal in Michigan, organizers confirmed Thursday. The “Yes on National Popular Vote” committee is halting immediate plans for a petition drive but isn’t giving up on the […]
Michigan State University, U-M will require COVID booster shots
by Ron French (Bridge Michigan) Students, staff and faculty at Michigan State University and the University of Michigan will be required to get COVID-19 booster shots, beginning in January. Several universities and colleges already require COVID vaccinations for those without approved religious or health-related exemptions. MSU was the first public university in the state to […]
