Letter to the Editor: Crazy Cash thanks you for your support
August 22, 2021 To the Editor: More than 20 years ago the Manchester Kiwanis Club was looking for a fundraising event that would not only meet the needs of our community but would also bring several of our amazing volunteer groups together. When we created Crazy Cash we had no idea just how successful it […]
COVID boosters likely coming to Michigan in September. What to know.
by Robin Erb (Bridge Michigan) COVID booster shots will be widely available starting Sept. 20, the White House announced Wednesday, as the Delta variant continues to tighten its hold across the nation and in Michigan. At least for now, boosters are recommended for anyone who received the two-dose Pfizer and Moderna shots, and will be available […]
Census changes may spell trouble for Michigan Democrats as redistricting starts
by Sergio Martínez-Beltrán (Bridge Michigan) LANSING — Heavy population losses in Detroit, Flint and other cities could put Democrats at a disadvantage when new congressional and state legislative districts are drawn this year. Democrats represent the three congressional districts that lost the greatest share of residents in the 2020 U.S. Census, the 13th and 14th […]
Michigan college enrollment dropped amid COVID, group urges state to step in
by Ron French (Bridge Michigan) Alarmed by a slump in college enrollment among low-income students, a broad coalition of Michigan business leaders, foundations, and college advocacy groups is recommending changes to the state’s college financial aid programs. The proposals include a new $3,000 annual scholarship for low-income students, and incentives to nudge state colleges and […]
Local agency, CEO honored as “Game Changers”
The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) is a civil rights law that prohibits discrimination based on disability, that affords similar protections against discrimination to Americans with disabilities as the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which made discrimination based on race, religion, sex, national origin, and other characteristics illegal; and later was also extended […]
State grant will help 2022 street work proceed
On August 10, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced the awarding of a combined $3.7 million in road funding grants to small cities and villages. The village of Manchester will receive more than $127,000, a 50% match, funding Category B road repairs to Ockrow Street, Torrey Street, Furnace Street, Riverside Street, Morgan Street, South Washington Street and […]
Horning Farms announces ground beef donation program to CRC
Help Horning Farms “MEAT” their current goal of helping the community! For a donation of just $5, you can contribute a pound of ground beef to Manchester’s Community Resource Center and each pound donated by you will be matched by Horning Farms, up to 150 pounds. So your $5 donation actually is providing two pounds […]
Obituary: Loren W. Blumenauer
Loren W. Blumenauer, 73, passed away August 13, 2021. Loren’s family and friends will gather Friday, August 20, 2021 from 10 – 11:00 am at Zion Lutheran Church, (3050 South Fletcher Rd. Chelsea, MI 48118). His funeral service will immediately follow at 11:00 a.m. Pastor Kurt Hutchens will serve as celebrant. Burial will be at […]
WCSO: July 2021 report of police activity in the Village
During the month of July, there were 118 calls for service. During this time, 47 traffic stops were made, resulting in eight citations. Noteworthy events in Manchester Village during last month include: On July 18, a Collaboration Deputy responded to the area of the 200 block of E. Main St. for a report of a […]
Stories of Wil: Behind the Magic
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 […]
