Donkeys and yoga, tree houses with TVs at alternative Michigan campsites
By Ted Roelofs (Bridge Magazine) IONIA COUNTY—For those inclined toward camping, yoga and small donkeys and horses, Rachael Devroy has just the place. About 20 miles east of Grand Rapids, perched above the Grand River valley on five rural acres, Devroy hosts a campsite appropriately called Miniature Horse & Donkey Oasis. Opened just a couple months ago, […]
State, feds suggest masks in classrooms. Michigan schools aren’t so sure.
By Ron French (Bridge Magazine) It’s likely that face mask policies will vary widely this fall among Michigan K-12 schools, despite recommendations from state and federal officials and pediatricians that children should continue to mask up. The American Academy of Pediatrics this week recommended that all students and staff in U.S. K-12 schools wear face masks […]
Chicken Broil — 68 and counting!
They may have had a year off in 2020 due to the pandemic, but the Manchester Chicken Broil crew did not miss a beat. They pulled off the 68th annual broil in their traditional style with lots of new twists. Everyone still received one-half of a butter-basted chicken slowly broiled over hot coals, just as […]
Manchester Market and Acorn Farmers’ Market & Café … soon!
submitted by Kenny Frost, Acorn Farmers’ Market & Café Greetings Acorn Shoppers! As I write this, I am sitting at our checkout desk in the new Manchester Market. This will be the first email sent on a new computer on a new internet connection that we have been troubleshooting all week. That’s a lot of […]
Manchester Township to apply for $220,000 from American Rescue Plan
submitted by Sybil Kolon All board members were present at the July 13 township board meeting except Clerk Danell Proctor. Also present were fire chief Bill Scully and a few other members of the public. Scully provided the monthly report for June. There were 40 calls for service, including two fires and 23 EMS responses. […]
Farm to Table is back … Sunday, August 29
What’s better than delicious local food, prepared by local chefs, on a beautiful summer night, with 150 of your favorite foodie friends? We can’t think of anything better than a Fabulous Local Feast! This year’s event will be held on Sunday, August 29 from 4-7 pm in downtown Grass Lake, and helping to celebrate Grass […]
St. Mary’s rummage sale just around the corner!
Submitted by St. Mary’s Parish St. Mary will be holding its annual rummage sale fundraiser for the parish in August. The rummage sale has many wonderful treasures to look through every year — from furniture, to clothing, kitchen and decorations, tools and gardening supplies, a wide variety of books, and much, much, more. Gently used […]
Pedal for Prevention participation window now open
Calling all cyclists, walkers, and runners to a socially distanced fitness event! Anytime before August 13, select one or more of four specific local trails located in the Chelsea, Dexter, Manchester and Stockbridge communities. Bike/walk/run the trail, record it, and win! Registration is $30 and includes a t-shirt and medal. The registration deadline is August […]
Stories of Wil: When there’s a Why
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 […]
WCSO: June 2021 report of police activity in the Village
During the month of June there were 135 calls for service. During this time 63 traffic stops were made, resulting in 25 citations. Noteworthy events in Manchester Village during the month include: On June 22, Collaboration Deputies were dispatched to the 100 block of N. Washington for an aggravated assault. Two subjects fought each other, […]
