Marsha Chartrand

Middle school basketball begins its season

Manchester’s middle school basketball teams just completed their first week of games. The eighth grade team finished the week 2-0 with a 31-21 win over Grass Lake on Tuesday, led by Grant Johnson’s 17 points and 6 points from Julian Waters. They followed that up with a victory over Napoleon on Thursday; once again Grant […]

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Staff at EHM – Saline receive statewide recognition for excellence in care

submitted by Elaine Dexter, EHM Senior Solutions LeadingAge Michigan was pleased to honor the Life Enrichment Team from Evangelical Home – Saline with the Group Leading-Edge Care & Services Award at the 2021 Annual Awards Gala on Tuesday, September 28. The gala took place in the Ambassador Ballroom at the Amway Grand Plaza Hotel in Grand […]

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Chamber Spotlight: Manchester Lions Club

The Manchester Lions Club was chartered in 2007. President Barry Allen says, “I retired in 2006 and the first year we remodeled every room in the house, then what do we do? At that time, Peggy and I went to the Whistlestop for lunch just about every day and the owner Sue Miller asked us […]

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Facing COVID vaccine mandates, these Michigan residents just said no

By Ted Roelofs (Bridge Michigan) One walked away from a job he loves rather than take a vaccine he hates. Two medical professionals were ready to do the same. Another now travels the state preaching against what he calls the tyranny of mandatory inoculation. These four Michiganders are among those who have risked their jobs […]

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Whitmer vetoes tax breaks for private schools. Petition drive coming next.

By Ron French (Bridge Michigan) Gov. Gretchen Whitmer vetoed bills that would allow state funds to subsidize private school education Friday. The veto was expected, and sets up an attempt by Republicans to circumvent the Democratic governor’s veto with a state ballot proposal petition drive. The two bills, passed along party lines in October, would have […]

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Michigan drivers to get car insurance refund from $5B surplus

By Sergio Martínez-Beltrán (Bridge Michigan) The Michigan Catastrophic Claims Association voted Wednesday to use part of its $5 billion surplus to refund the state’s insured drivers. The association issued a statement that did not immediately reveal how much refunds will be, or give a timeline on when consumers can expect their checks. “The goal is […]

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Obituary: James T. Lyos

James T. Lyos, 87, of Manchester, passed away peacefully, October 30, 2021, with his loving family by his side at Evangelical Home, Saline, MI. Jim’s family and friends will gather Thursday, November 4, 2021 from 5 – 8 pm at Eineder Funeral Homes – Manchester Chapel with a prayer service at 7:00 pm. His funeral […]

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Fire siren may fall permanently silent

Once upon a time, there were no computers, no electronic communications and no cell phones. Forty or more years ago, the Manchester Township fire fighters, as well as the community, were alerted to a fire or rescue call by means of a siren. At one time that siren was located at 120 South Clinton Street […]

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Christmas decorating contest to offer big prizes!

Manchester’s Holiday Lighting Contest is growing for 2021! Registration has already begin for this big event, which is designed to reward residents who help transform the Manchester community to a “winter wonderland!” Those who go above and beyond the decorating norm for the holiday season have a chance to win a $500 grand prize, sponsored […]

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Local offices compete for CRC food drive

Looking for a way to share your gratitude this Thanksgiving season? Drop by Andrews Family Chiropractic (101 W. Main Street) or Adiska Family Dental (500 Galloway Drive, near Carr Park) to donate your non-perishable, non-expired food and/or beverages. Donations are accepted through Wednesday, November 17. All donations will be given to the Community Resource Center. […]