There still are no words … 20 years later
A Patriot Day Remembrance and an opportunity to walk among the sunflowers, zinnias, cornflower, and calendula will be offered this weekend as part of the Passport To Manchester series. Enjoy the natural beauty of Manchester Blooms’ U-Pick flower farm, while hearing about the history of the site and the restoration work on the Greet House […]
Public input sought for apportionment of County Commissioner Districts
The Washtenaw County Apportionment Commission is seeking public input into the number and location of boundaries of County Commissioner districts that will be in place for the next ten years, and will hold a series of public hearings in September to gather input as it works to complete an apportionment plan that will be in […]
Please support the 2021 CROP Walk in Manchester!
submitted by Lon Nordeen, CROP Walk volunteer Your neighbors and friends ask for your support for a local cause by contributing and/or walking 1-3 miles around the community on October 3, 1-3 pm for the annual CROP Walk. This event will start at the Manchester United Methodist Church, 501 Ann Arbor Street on Sunday, October […]
Acorn hosts final Outdoor Market of the season; many activities planned
Come on out this Thursday, September 9, 3-6 pm, for Acorn’s last Outdoor Market of the year as we celebrate with a FREE Corn Roast brought to you by the Manchester Men’s Club and Acorn Farmers’ Market & Café. Acorn Farmers’ Market & Café would like to thank the community for their loyalty and patience […]
September events at the Manchester District Library
Submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Events at the Manchester District Library are beginning to migrate indoors this month in preparation for colder weather. Some events are still being virtually or outdoors, so be sure to check the location on the MDL event calendar! Student Headphone Drive — Ongoing through September 18, in support […]
Obituary: Charles (Chuck) Kemner
On Friday July 30th, 2021, Charles Herbert Kemner passed away at the age of 80. He was born May 19,1941 in Jackson MI to Herbert W Kemner and Bernice (Hayes) Kemner. Charles ( Chuck) grew up in Manchester MI and retired in Punta Gorda FL. He is survived by his companion Georgiann Foote along with […]
Stories of Wil: Simpler times
submitted by Christie Taylor 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 […]
Lake Superior summer: Blue-green algae comes to a lake once believed immune
By Sharon Oosthoek, Great Lakes Now (For Bridge Michigan) On a calm morning in late summer 2019, Jim Bailey was kayaking on Lake Superior near Thunder Bay, Ontario, when he found himself paddling through thick green scum, the likes of which he’d never seen in those waters. Puzzled, he headed into the open bay where […]
Majority of Michigan students must now mask up, as Ingham, Washtenaw add rules
By Ron French (Bridge Michigan) Two more Michigan counties have issued school mask mandates, with about six in 10 K-12 students now required to wear face coverings in classrooms because of the coronavirus pandemic. Health officials in Ingham and Washtenaw counties issued school mask requirements Thursday morning, joining at least 14 other Michigan counties with […]
Michigan appliance customers find delay and frustration. It won’t end soon.
By Paula Gardner (Bridge Michigan) One day in early August, 20 customers of Big George’s Home Appliance Mart in Ann Arbor received the call they’d been waiting for, in some cases since spring: Updates on their purchases. But instead of setting up a delivery date, they were told to brace for another delay. Maybe one […]
