Michigan restaurants ask: How can we find enough workers?
by Paula Gardner (Bridge Michigan) The patio at the West End Tavern overlooks Grand Traverse Bay, which should make it a popular destination as weather warms ahead of the summer tourist season in northern Michigan. But customers so far this year can’t count on getting seated at the outdoor tables with a water view. “I […]
Michigan may not hit 70% vaccination rate until August, as demand falls
by Mike Wilkinson, Robin Erb (Bridge Michigan) In recent days, both President Biden and Gov. Gretchen Whitmer have put a bullseye on 70 percent — a goal for adult vaccination rates that would signal a return to normalcy nationwide and end of COVID-19 restrictions in Michigan. It won’t be easy, as demand for inoculations in […]
Michigan began easing COVID mask restrictions on Thursday
by Sergio Martínez-Beltrán (Bridge Michigan) Starting Thursday, masks will not generally be required in most gatherings outdoors in Michigan, while fully vaccinated people can gather inside without masks, according to a new state order Tuesday. “The commitment by Michiganders to receive the safe and effective COVID-19 vaccine is allowing us to move toward a return […]
Outdoor farmers market to fill the gap during May
submitted by Laura Wohlgemuth, Acorn Farmers’ Market & Café Board It is with great pleasure that I present our outdoor market is up and running again! The idea for having an outdoor market this year was to offer vendors who cannot sell inside Acorn Farmers’ Market & Café a place to sell their goods. But […]
Canoe race ready for the starting line!
Submitted by Sybil Kolon, Canoe Race committee The 55th Annual Manchester River Raisin Canoe/Kayak Race is almost here! The banners are up and the registrations are coming in. All of the key items are checked off. Having pulled off the race last year, amid a pandemic that stopped nearly all routine events in town, we […]
Cityhood public meeting held before State Boundary Commission
About 35 people attended a virtual public hearing meeting last Wednesday in front of the State Boundary Commission (SBC). The meeting, which was intended to respond to resident concerns about the proposed incorporation of the Village of Manchester as a Home Rule City in Washtenaw County, was held via Zoom because states of emergency had […]
Book drive set at Klager Elementary School
submitted by Melissa Yekulis Klager Elementary School will host a gently-used book drive the week of May 10. The books collected will be used to help restock the “Book Fairy” program for the students, ages infant through second grade. The books will be quarantined through the summer months before they are shared with the students. […]
Alumni banquet postponed until next year
submitted by Paul Heinrich, Manchester High School Alumni Association The Manchester High School Alumni Association Board of Directors is sad to announce that the Annual Alumni Banquet scheduled for June 19, 2021 has been canceled. After much deliberation, the Board felt that for the safety of all concerned, this was the only choice we had. […]
MHS girls varsity soccer maintains undefeated record
submitted by Scott Somerville The Manchester High Schools Girls Varsity Soccer team entered the fourth week of spring competition looking to stay undefeated and extend their 4-0-0 record with matches against Michigan Center and Quincy. On Monday April 26, the Lady Dutch visited Michigan Center for their second match this season facing the Cardinals. Playing […]
