Memorial Service announced for Kain Popkey
With a heavy heart we announce the passing of our Daddy, Son, Brother and Grandson, Kain William-Robert Popkey. Born June 28, 1983, Kain departed on Wednesday, March 30, 2022 to join his maternal grandpa, Pledger Chapman and his paternal grandpa, Robert Popkey. Kain leaves behind his four young children, Kaylin, Mya, Carter, Brayden, their mother, […]
Michigan farmers pinched by rising fertilizer prices. Consumers may be next.
by Kelly House (Bridge Michigan) Between last fall’s harvest and this spring’s planting season, Matt Schwab’s corn crop got a whole lot more expensive to grow. Prices for the commercial fertilizers Schwab and other Michigan farmers apply to their crops have doubled in the past year as a result of the Russia-Ukraine war, shifting trade […]
Michigan home prices are still skyrocketing. That may soon change.
by Paula Gardner (Bridge Michigan) Adam Paarlberg knows that when one of his fellow 400 agents at Greenridge Realty in west Michigan lists a home for under $400,000 it may get 30 offers. Some reach 50 offers. That’s just the way real estate operates in Michigan since prices took double-digit leaps starting in 2020 and a few […]
Michigan Republicans OK $2.7B tax cut. Whitmer wants a $500 rebate.
by Jonathan Oosting (Bridge Michigan) LANSING — Tensions flared in the Michigan Capitol Thursday as Republicans and Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer pushed competing tax cut plans to give back some of the state’s growing budget surplus. All sides stressed the need to help Michiganders whose spending power has been curbed by inflation, but their negotiating […]
Intentional damage at site of future disc golf course
On Tuesday morning, May 9, Village officials discovered there had been damage to the work being done to prepare for the disc golf course in Chi-Bro Park. Despite the enthusiasm for the project among the Village staff, Council, and Parks Commission, it’s evident there are some people who are less than thrilled with the planned […]
Remember Walk to School? Do it again, this Wednesday!
Once upon a time, not too long ago, Manchester had a Walk to School program that was the envy of the 5 Healthy Towns! It was supported by the schools, the teachers, a dozen or so regular volunteers, crossing guards, the Village government, and the community at large. (Not to mention, by 5 Healthy Towns […]
Efforts continue to bring Paul Whelan home
Since the release of Trevor Reed from Russia in a prisoner exchange on April 27, anticipation has been crushed again for the family of Paul Whelan, who has not yet been released from prison in Mordovia. But there is still optimism as efforts and activism continue on his behalf. “What a week it was in […]
REVIEW: ‘Mrs. Kelly’s Journey Home’ charms and delights
by Kenny Frost The stage set is minimalistic and familiar; on the left, a comfortable-looking chair and side table, suitable for perhaps knitting or reading, and on the right, a small dining table. Both are accompanied by a teapot and, importantly, a tea cup with a saucer. In the middle of the stage is a […]
Come join us for two different events this weekend at Acorn Farmers’ Market & Café!
submitted by Manchester Farmers Market This Saturday, May 21, at 10:30am, Clever Creations by Amy is back for a second amazing clay class — a Mini Mushroom House! We’ll be adding our own flair to a premade miniature mushroom house (4 inches tall) and adding glow-in-the-dark windows, flowers, doors, and more. All materials will be […]
Chamber Spotlight: Red Barn Realty
Red Barn Realty LLC — Merrill Guerra, Broker/Owner Fun Facts: The name for Red Barn Realty comes from the red barn that we had when we lived on five acres in Ypsilanti Township. While we lived there we had two cows, a Highland (the big brown, shaggy ones) and a Dexter, two llamas, and tons […]
