It’s time to play some basketball
Newly-appointed high school basketball coach, Zach Neal, announced this week that High School basketball tryouts will begin Monday, November 16 at the high school. Varsity tryouts run from 5-7 pm, with Junior Varsity following from 7 -9 pm. “All high school boys grades 9-12 are encouraged to sign up in Mr. Ignash’s classroom at the […]
Riverfolk secures over $34K in grants to support local arts and music
Submitted by Board Members Elaine Osterbur, Carol Palms and Aileen Rohwer What happens when a global pandemic shuts down live performances across the county, state, and nation? The Riverfolk Music & Arts Organization found out exactly what happens, as they had to switch gears this past spring and summer to continue their programming to the […]
Manchester boys’ youth basketball clinic starting up
The goal of this year’s youth clinic is to introduce young players to the fundamentals of basketball, through playing the game. “Students learn best and will get the most fulfillment through live basketball,” says Jake LaCross, youth program director. Once fundamentals are learned, the boys will have an opportunity to practice in live games. LaCross […]
Stories of Wil: Lightweight?
Submitted By Christie Taylor Wil is a 13-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 […]
John Keast, November Student of the Month
The Manchester Community Schools Foundation’s November 2020 Student of the Month for Manchester High School is John Keast. John is the son of Robert and Karen Keast. John has been a Key Club member since his sophomore year, while also being a member of the National Honor Society and Future Farmers of America. John has been […]
Manchester Senior High School 2020/2021 1st quarter Honor Roll
High Honors Grade 12 Adams, Christina D Blumenauer, Katelyn M Corwin, Andrew J Costella, Linzy J Dodak, Jenna B DuRussel, Mallory J Engel, Clara J Gebhardt, Gweneth M Hayes, Colbie T Keast, John J Lyos, Brooklynn S Phillips, Jessica C Stace, Nathan B Taylor, Hayden E Vogel, Madison E Waters, Amelia M Waters, Phoenix A […]
Manchester Junior High School 2020/2021 1st quarter Honor Roll
Manchester Jr. High School has announced its honor rolls for the 1st quarter of the 2019 – 2020 school year. Congratulations to all of the students on the honor roll! High Honors Grade 8 Bobo, Ashley E Brinkman, John J DuRussel, Seeger J Harvey, Lila J Line, Trent L Smith, Lillian J Stommen, Sarah K.M. […]
Michigan softens restaurant rules requiring customer info during COVID
By Paula Gardner (Bridge) One day after new contact tracing regulations were imposed on Michigan restaurants and bars, the state health department softened requirements for collecting customers’ names and phone numbers. Under the new guidelines released Tuesday, the state recommends — but does not require — dining establishments deny entry to customers who won’t provide contact information. […]
Gray wolves, now off endangered list, may be targeted by Michigan farmers
By Kelly House (Bridge–Michigan Environmental Watch) The Trump administration has announced plans to remove gray wolves from the endangered species list, stripping the animals of federal protections and handing control over to states including Michigan, where nearly 700 wolves roam the Upper Peninsula. In a decision likely to prompt lawsuits, and which may well lead […]
Reformer hired to fix Michigan’s unemployment system quits as problems mount
By Paula Gardner (Bridge) Michigan’s office charged with getting unemployment benefits to jobless workers is now under temporary leadership after its director resigned, following months of pressure over a system taxed by the wave of claims during coronavirus. Steve Gray – the former legal aid attorney who once exposed a false fraud scandal in the state’s unemployment […]
