Gov. Whitmer pitches financial incentives to recruit more Michigan teachers
by Ron French (Bridge Michigan) Facing a statewide teacher shortage that threatens to hobble schools during a crucial post-pandemic year, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is proposing financial incentives to recruit and retain educators, and alternative routes to lead classrooms. The Democratic governor and an executive branch-appointed, 29-person committee of educators and health officials released a 40-page […]
GOP targets no-ID ballots to cut fraud. Only 0.2% voted that way in Michigan.
by Jonathan Oosting (Bridge Michigan) Roughly 11,400 Michiganders voted in person without photo identification in 2020 after signing an affidavit to confirm their identity, a convenient but rarely used option that would end under a controversial Senate Republican election reform plan. Roughly 1 in 4 of those affidavits were signed in Detroit, but the practice […]
From TikTok to school clinics, Michigan ramps up young teen vaccinations
by Arjun Thakkar (Bridge Michigan) Brandess Wallace didn’t hesitate to make an appointment to vaccinate her two children at East Lansing High School last Thursday, the first day 12-to-15-year-olds were eligible to receive the Pfizer vaccine. Wallace, whose children attend school in Okemos, drove her 12-year-old son Miles and 13-year-old daughter Olivia to the high […]
Outdoor farmers market returns during wait for Manchester Market opening
submitted by Kenny Frost, Acorn Farmers’ Market & Café Greetings Acorn Shoppers, We thank you for your patronage on our last indoor market day at 327 W. Main Street. We are grateful to Rhonda for her flexibility in letting us rent month-to-month and congratulate her on selling her building in this rough market! It was […]
Join the Chamber of Commerce’s $10 Challenge!
Calling all Manchester residents! We all enjoy gathering together as a community, year around. In the summer we have Third Thursdays; in the fall we all look forward to Halloween activities at the Gazebo, and as the holidays approach we are fortunate to have late-night holiday shopping and of course, Christmas in the Village! New […]
Worth Repeating auction garners $940
Worth Repeating held a silent auction of a variety of unique and valuable donated items through May 8, which was very successful and expects to earn a total of $940 for the charity resale shop’s efforts. Handmade quilts, original artwork, and luxury handbags were just some of the items offered on which bidders could take […]
Emanuel Church ice cream trailer returns starting on Wednesday
Emanuel Church has a mission “to serve our community and its people in any way we can,” says Karen Bennett. Whether it be within the church or out somewhere helping and blessing others, the members of Emanuel want to be involved. One way that they have chosen to be present in the Manchester community is […]
Manchester CRC/Chamber annual golf outing fundraiser, set for June 12
submitted by Ray Berg, Manchester Area Chamber of Commerce In the category of returning traditions, the 17th Annual Manchester Golf Outing Fundraiser will be held on Saturday, June 12, at the Clark Lake Golf Course in Brooklyn. Bring your clubs and join the fun! This event is sponsored jointly by the Manchester Community Resource Center […]
Second annual Fairy Garden Market, contest hosted by Acorn this week
submitted by Laura Wohlgemuth, Acorn Farmers’ Market & Café Board Acorn’s Outdoor Market will be hosting a special Fairy Garden Market this Thursday, May 20, complete with all the supplies you’ll need to create a magical fairy garden. You can even learn about the history of Fairy Gardens! Clever Creations by Amy will have adorable […]
Sun shines on the Manchester Canoe/Kayak race this year! (photos)
See race winners and results here!
