Ann Arbor likely will be ground zero for Michigan cicada invasion
by Arjun Thakkar, Sophia Kalakailo (Bridge Michigan) Most of Michigan will miss out on the great Brood X cicada invasion of 2021. The one- to two-inch bugs, which emerge from the ground once every 17 years to sing, have sex and die, mainly hang out in a Bug Belt just south of Michigan, from Washington, […]
The fireworks are back for this July 3!
The Manchester Men’s Club Fireworks display at Carr Park is on again for 2021, after initially being regretfully cancelled for this year. “With the lifting of the restrictions on outdoor gatherings, we decided to see if we could make this work,” said Andy Mahony, Men’s Club president. “We contacted our suppliers and they were still […]
Organizers celebrate longest-running annual canoe race in Michigan
“We couldn’t have asked for a better day,” said Sybil Kolon, one of the primary volunteers for the 2021 River Raisin Annual Canoe & Kayak Race. “Our certainty about good weather was building all week; but in the morning that was in serious question, when we had on-and-off light rain until about 11 am. So […]
Memorial Day event will be different this year
American Legion commander Lester Koch attended the Manchester Village Council meeting last Monday and announced that the Legion is making some changes to its annual Memorial Day observance. Rather than a parade, there will be a traditional service at the Main Street Bridge, beginning at 11 am, followed by one at Wurster Park. Participants will […]
Training event scheduled for EMS, fire, rescue
A training event hosted by the Manchester Township Fire Department, will be held at Ackerson School, 403 City Road, at two separate times on Wednesday, May 26. Each event will be about three hours long and the first one will begin at 9 am. The second event will start at 6 pm. Fire Chief Bill […]
Riverfolk Community Orchestra debut event a success!
A review submitted by Jim Horton (former Riverfolk board president) The Manchester Junior/Senior HS Auditorium had, perhaps a historic event on May 21. It was the debut concerto performance by resident and former MCS student Alden Rohwer. The Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto, an iconic orchestral work, is a challenge to the most seasoned professional. That it […]
Manchester Township honors former trustee, Carl Macomber
by Sybil Kolon, Community Reporter Corps The May 11 township board meeting was held in person. All board members except John Seefeld were present. Also present were zoning administrator Carl Macomber, fire chief Bill Scully, and a few members of the public. At the beginning of the meeting, supervisor Ron Milkey read a resolution recognizing […]
WCSO: April 2021 report of police activity in Village of Manchester
During the month of April there were 107 calls for service. During this time, 39 traffic stops were made, resulting in six citations. Noteworthy events in the Village of Manchester during the month include: On April 6, a Collaboration Deputy was dispatched to the 700 block of Parr Street for a report of a weapons […]
Stories of Wil: Once upon a hat …
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 […]
University of Michigan: We’ll spend billions to be ‘carbon neutral’ by 2040
by Arjun Thakkar (Bridge Michigan) The University of Michigan is set to announce a multi-billion dollar commitment to achieve full carbon neutrality by 2040 at a Board of Regents meeting today. In doing so, U-M is joining several Michigan-based companies and the state itself in working to lessen dependence on fossil fuels and reduce greenhouse gas […]
