Michigan OKs electricity rate cut to attract automotive battery factories
By Paula Gardner (Bridge Michigan) Michigan’s two largest utility companies now can offer large-scale industrial customers lower rates, a move that proponents say will boost the state’s chances to attract billions of dollars in advanced manufacturing investments. Members of the Michigan Public Service Commission on Wednesday voted unanimously to approve requests that DTE Energy and Consumers Energy made in […]
Feds authorize ‘game-changer’ anti-COVID pill as omicron hits Michigan
By Robin Erb (Bridge Michigan) With the nation scrambling to blunt the spread of COVID, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration gave emergency authorization Wednesday to the first pill to fight the virus. The prescription-only treatment, Paxlovid, is a combination of two tablets, nirmatrelvir and ritonavir, which work together to gum up and ultimately stop the virus’ ability […]
Obituary: Ethel M. Wahr
Ethel Margaret Wahr, 96, of Grass Lake, went to be with her Savior on December 31, 2021. Ethel’s family held a private gathering and graveside committal with interment at Norvell Cemetery next to her beloved husband. A public gathering will be determined at a later date. She was born on October 29, 1925, in Manchester, […]
Obituary: Shirley Flint
Shirley L. (Ahrens) Flint, age 91, formerly of Manchester and Brooklyn, mom, grandma, and sister, passed away peacefully on December 28, 2021. Shirley was the daughter of Elmer Ahrens and Edith (Bruestle) Slane, born to them on September 15, 1930. She graduated with the class of 1949 from Manchester High School. She wasn’t just a […]
Emanuel’s Live Nativity attracts crowds for two nights
It is a sight that never gets old. A nativity scene is traditional in most Christian churches during the Advent and Christmas seasons. But for many years now, (since 1976, to be exact) Emanuel Church has brought a “Live Nativity” performance to Manchester and it always brings out those who enjoy seeing this poignant scene. […]
A new look and at least one new face at Manchester Diner
Leslie Kirkland is the “new” (as in a month and a half ago) owner of the Manchester Diner, following an interesting twist of the path in her journey as a chef. “I had planned to start a food truck, and I actually had a truck, that was set up as a brunch truck,” she says. […]
With the turn of a key, Ash Auto will become Chuck’s Auto Repair Shop
It’s been a long-time dream of Chuck DuRussel to own his own auto repair facility. And, starting January 3, his dream will start to come true. “It’s been a long time coming,” Chuck says with a laugh. “I’ve been working in auto repair, mostly in Manchester, for the past 25 years. I kicked around the […]
Holiday Gifts: Riverside carolers bring joy of the season to Manchester
Once upon a time, third-grade teacher Sarah McCaffrey was the faculty supervisor for the Kiwanis K-Kids group. One of her favorite events of the year was to take the children Christmas caroling. Now that the Kiwanis and the K-Kids are no longer organized, she wanted to find a way to continue. “It’s such a beautiful […]
Jacob Mann attains Eagle Scout rank
It has been a long, long trail for Jacob Mann, starting on March 24, 2014, and finally concluding last Thursday, December 14, when he completed his Eagle Scout Board of Review. “I am now an Eagle Scout!” Jacob said last week. It’s been a busy week for him as he sent the email while on […]
Manchester area Christmas services set
Church services are often considered an essential, traditional part of the Christmas season, and Manchester has several services to offer. Manchester United Methodist Church, located at 501 Ann Arbor St., will hold three different Christmas Eve services on Friday, Dec. 24: 5 pm, Online Only: watch as the story of Christmas is told, interspersed with favorite […]
