Seventh and eighth-grade basketball season looks bright
As the boys’ varsity and JV basketball seasons get set to begin, the seventh and eighth-grade teams are doing a great job of keeping the winning Dutch tradition going strong. The Dutch hosted East Jackson Monday in games that were rescheduled from early November. The seventh-grade team posted a 33-12 win over the Jayhawks, led […]
“Christmas at Happy Hearts”
submitted by Jeanne Spencer, Happy Hearts Feline Rescue Are you in the market for some fun, practical, and useful holiday gifts that will suit just about everyone on your list? How about trying some tasty treats or shopping for special Christmas decorations? All of these and more will be found at the Holiday Bazaar at Happy […]
Chamber Spotlight: Kids’ Christmas needs volunteer help!
You may never have heard about the Kids’ Christmas project, but it’s been a Manchester tradition for many years — harking back to the Optimist (subsequently Civic) Club, then to the Kiwanis assisted by the Lions, and now solely directed by the Manchester Lions Club in conjunction with Manchester Family Service. “We’ve kept it quiet […]
Clinton Library paleontology event a success; more events coming up!
In addition to using the Manchester District Library, Manchester and Bridgewater Township residents can get a library card for free to check out materials from the Clinton Township Library. Additionally, Manchester and Bridgewater residents are welcome to attend all library events at the Clinton Township Library. The Clinton Township Library is located at 100 Brown […]
Holiday scams abound at this time of year
From the Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO): The WCSO reminds residents that our office will never contact you demanding payment for missed jury duty or an outstanding warrant. If you receive one of these calls, it is a scam, and you should hang up immediately. Over the last several months the WCSO has received numerous […]
U.S. military medical teams to aid Michigan as COVID swamps hospitals
By Robin Erb, Jonathan Oosting, and Mike Wilkinson (Bridge Michigan) The Biden administration will send military help to two Michigan hospital systems, after the state asked for assistance amid surging COVID cases, overwhelmed emergency rooms and chronic staff shortages. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s administration said Wednesday the U.S. Department of Defense will deploy two medical teams […]
Holiday sales could set records. Michigan’s ‘makers’ want a piece of it.
By Paula Gardner (Bridge Michigan) After twisting a piece of metal in the heat of a blue flame, James Race grabs a hammer and shapes it into what he fully believes will represent his future. Holiday sales of his custom ironworks will tell him if he’s right. Race, a self-taught blacksmith, learned his craft over […]
Big-spending Rinke joins 11 other Republicans in bid for Michigan governor
by Jonathan Oosting (Bridge Michigan) LANSING — Bloomfield Hills businessman Kevin Rinke is running for governor, he confirmed November 22, joining a crowded field of Republicans seeking to challenge Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer in 2022. Rinke is the 12th candidate to declare ahead of next year’s August primary, and while he is not the most […]
Men’s Club to begin Christmas Tree sale on Black Friday
Are you ready to do your Christmas Tree shopping right here in Manchester? Once again this year, the Manchester Men’s Club has you covered. But there are plenty of new changes that will make your season even more merry. Traditionally, the club has set up on the Sunday after Thanksgiving, but you’ll be able to […]
