A space for grace
In 1999, Tom and Mary Stachlewitz purchased property on Tracey Road in Manchester Township and built a home where they could raise their three (then-young!) children. When the time came to think about retirement from their high-pressure jobs, they contemplated what they’d do to stay busy. “Our kids said, ‘Why don’t you move to Florida […]
Stories of Wil: Growth rings
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 […]
Obituary: Marilyn Stautz
Marilyn Stautz, 92 yrs old, passed away June 24 at Resthaven Care Center. She was born on July 17, 1928 to Thomas and Mildred Godfrey in Adrian, MI. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert “Bud” Stautz in December, 1998. She is survived by her five children: Doug (Gale) Stautz of Battle Creek, […]
For Michigan’s long-haul COVID survivors, pandemic is far from over
by Olivia Tucker (Bridge Michigan) As much as a year or more after they survived COVID, they still have trouble thinking straight or tasting their food. Some struggle to work like they did in the past. Some have headaches, stomach aches and joint swelling — and they are the lucky ones, compared to others who have […]
Army Corps decision could tack years onto Enbridge Line 5 tunnel timeline
by Kelly House (Bridge Michigan) Tack another delay onto the Line 5 tunnel construction timeline. Federal regulators this week announced they will thoroughly examine the potential environmental impacts of Enbridge Energy’s plan to encase the petroleum pipeline inside a tunnel beneath the Straits of Mackinac, a review that could take years. The decision by the U.S. […]
Michigan schools in line for ‘historic’ spending increase under new budget
The Michigan House on Thursday approved a nearly $70 billion plan to fund state government, boost K-12 schools, close a decades-long funding gap between districts and send them a collective $4.4 billion in one-time COVID-19 relief funds. The series of current-year and fiscal year 2022 budget bills were negotiated with Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and […]
Manchester native expresses himself in the arts
From the time when he first made a hard cover children’s book in fifth or sixth grade, Jeremiah Ford has found excitement and gratification in creative pursuits. “We each were given an empty children’s style book to make our stories in,” he recalls. “Mine was a combination of the popular Berenstain Bears children’s books and […]
Social District … NOT YET!!
Last Thursday, the village was full of people attending 3rd Thursday and the Gazebo Concert, and …full of people openly carrying alcoholic drinks? Village council president, Patricia Vailliencourt explained that Thursday some attendees assumed that the Social District being approved meant that it had started. It has NOT. She stated, “I have made all distributors […]
Manchester Township resolves to support wider broadband accessibility
by Sybil Kolon, Community Reporter Corps All board members were present at the June 8 township board meeting. Also present were zoning administrator Carl Macomber, fire chief Bill Scully and one member of the public. Scully provided the Manchester Township Fire Department monthly report for May. There were 47 calls for service, including two fires […]
WCSO: May 2021 report of police activity in the Village
During the month of May, there were 132 calls for service in the village. During this time, 53 traffic stops were made, resulting in 13 citations. Noteworthy events in Manchester Village during last month include: On May 6: A collaboration deputy’s personal vehicle was damaged while in the parking lot at 912 City Road. An […]
