How Michigan State University helped 77 Afghans escape the Taliban
By Kelly House (Bridge Michigan) When Sara Qaderi enrolled in a Michigan State University program designed to train Afghan wheat researchers at Kabul University, she thought she was destined for a career helping farmers cope with Afghanistan’s arid climate. It’s important work in a country where wheat shortages are a leading cause of hunger and […]
SASHA Farm director had deep ties to animals and the community
SASHA Farm, which celebrated 20 years as a non profit this summer, is currently the largest farm animal sanctuary in the midwest. But its very humble roots are the result of the passion of one woman, Dorothy Davies, who was a reluctant superstar in the animal rescue community. Dorothy and her husband, Monte Jackson, started […]
Accident claims lives of two Clinton students, one from Manchester
Despite a long-standing football rivalry, the communities of Clinton and Manchester are very intertwined, with businesses, schools, services, and friendships among students bridging both sides of the Washtenaw-Lenawee County lines. And so it was when last Monday, September 20, an automobile accident took the lives of two Clinton high school seniors and seriously injured two […]
Varsity continues to improve, defeating Quincy 37-30
Manchester kept up its winning momentum last Friday night with a high-scoring victory over the Quincy Orioles. “Our offense turned in a solid performance playing with consistency the the entire game,” said head coach Ben Pack. “Our offensive line stepped up the entire night, allowing our ball handlers an opportunity to turn in their outstanding […]
Three generations of Weidmayers celebrate milestone birthdays
Once in a lifetime does a family get to celebrate three significant birthdays in a year. On Sunday September 19 of this year, it happened. The Charles and Emma Weidmayer families came together to mark the special occasion of Irma Weidmayer, who turned 100 years old on January 12; Gary Weidmayer, who turned 75 on […]
Obituary: Betty E. Weidmayer
Betty E. Weidmayer, age 74, entered her heavenly home on Monday, September 27, 2021, due to complications from heart and kidney failure. She was born on December 30, 1946, the daughter of Erwin and Lucile (Bauer) Weidmayer. She attended Manchester schools and graduated with many lifelong friends. Betty was a secretary for the Ann Arbor […]
Obituary: Dorothy Davies
Dorothy Davies passed away at the age of 73 on Sunday, September 19, 2021 at Chelsea Hospital, and with her death the world lost a hero to many people and a savior to animals. Dorothy was the founder, along with her husband Monte Jackson, of SASHA Farm — Sanctuary and Safe Haven for Animals — […]
Stories of Wil: Waves
Wil is a 14-year-old boy with Down syndrome. He is the little brother, by 20 months, to twin sisters, Katherine and Elizabeth. Wil’s mom, Christie, knew very little about Down syndrome when Wil was diagnosed shortly after his birth. It didn’t take long for Christie to realize how enriching life with Down syndrome is. Embracing […]
New Manchester Market opens today!
Submitted with jubilation by the team at Manchester Market It is with great excitement and pride that the team at the new Manchester Market announces a “soft” opening at 7 am Monday, Sept. 20 with a Grand Opening celebration set for Oct. 16. As the various partners have been working hard to interview and train […]
Recycling bins to be relocated
The familiar recycling bins on the site of the Manchester Market may be finding a new home after many years in the same location. Since shortly after the Western Washtenaw Recycling Authority (WWRA) was first formed in 1991, the bins have been located on the property on the west side of Union Street, just a […]
