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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
Underclass Students of the Month announced for October
submitted by the Manchester Junior/Senior High School Students in grades 7-11 at Manchester Junior-Senior High School received their Student of the Month awards for promoting a good way of life; For working and getting along with people; For working up to your capacity; For inspiring respect for adults, peer groups, and people in authority; For […]
Animals welcome local children on the Autism Spectrum
Submitted by the Humane Society of Huron Valley “We’ve offered our Little Paws Story Time for several years, but we know some children struggle with sitting still for longer stories, or feel overwhelmed by bright lights or crowded spaces,” says Jessie Hitt, HSHV’s Humane Education Manager. “So we’ve started ‘Sensory Story Time’ to offer a welcoming […]
Washtenaw United Girls Hockey team holding tryouts Monday!
submitted by Adam Winters, Head Coach, Washtenaw United Calling all females attending Saline, Dexter, Chelsea, Manchester, Milan, or Father Gabriel Richard High Schools, interested in playing Girls’ Ice Hockey! Follow us on Twitter and Facebook @WUHSGirlsHockey and on Instagram @washtenawunitedhockey. All skill levels are welcome! Full gear is required. The Washtenaw United Girls hockey program […]
Stories of Wil: Lifting the mask
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 […]
Chamber Spotlight: River Raisin Mercantile
River Raisin Mercantile, owned by Sue LaRocque, resides in a historic 1867 three-story Italianate building. In its early days, the street level space was occupied by a dry goods store, soda shop, pizza parlor, and other small businesses. Until 1990, when the two upper levels were turned into 10 apartments, that space was used by […]
Voting machine missing after Michigan clerk stripped of election power
By Jonathan Oosting (Bridge Michigan) Michigan State Police launched a criminal investigation Thursday after election equipment at the center of a voting tabulator conspiracy theory went missing this week in a rural, conservative community. Adams Township Clerk Stephanie Scott, a Republican whose social media has included QAnon memes, had refused to allow a vendor to conduct […]
Michigan redistricting may help Democrats. But will it hurt Black voters?
by Sergio Martínez-Beltrán (Bridge Michigan) LANSING — Michigan’s citizen redistricting panel could approve maps this month that would make the state far more competitive, giving Democrats a solid chance at controlling the state Legislature for the first time in decades. But many African-American leaders fear the approach will reduce their clout, as the Michigan Independent […]
