Dutchmen show their grit to beat East Jackson, 14-13
On Friday night, the Dutch beat the Trojans of East Jackson 14-13 in a nail biter. “The past three weeks have been exceptionally fast-paced for the young Dutchmen, as the season is now in full swing,” said head Coach Ben Pack this weekend. After a defensive struggle in the first quarter, EJ scored in the […]
Soccer team continues season on a high note
submitted by Scott Somerville On Monday, Sept. 28 the high school boys’ varsity Soccer team hosted the Grass Lake Warriors for their seventh match of the fall season. On a cool evening with light rain, the Dutch jumped out to an early lead with a goal from senior captain Henry Wehrly from an assist by […]
Stories of Wil: Just friends being friends
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 Down syndrome is. Embracing […]
Obituary: Jane Wahl
Mary “Jane” Wahl (Snyder) of Apache Junction, AZ passed away peacefully surrounded by family on May 22, 2020 after a 2-1/2 year battle with cancer. Born December 27, 1944 in Lima, Ohio, Jane moved to Manchester when she was 4, when her parents built and operated Snyder Grocery Store on Pleasant Lake. It was while […]
Health officials: Party on (safely) during rare Blue Moon Halloween
By Robin Erb (Bridge) After more than six months of canceled events and subdued holiday celebrations caused by COVID, Michiganders are ready to party on a rare Blue Moon Halloween. “People are going to celebrate harder because so much has been taken away from them this year,” said Dave Douglas, owner of Crypt Keepers Halloween Emporium […]
Small business confidence inches up in Michigan. Will sales follow?
By Paula Gardner (Bridge) Michigan’s small business owners are expressing more confidence that they’ll survive the coronavirus pandemic, but also say pressures facing them remain acute. Six months into the global health crisis, the state’s smallest employers say their biggest worry is lost sales, according to a recent survey by the Small Business Association of […]
Annual “Buddy Walk” goes virtual for 2020
Although the annual Down syndrome Buddy Walk, sponsored by the Down Syndrome Support Team (DSST), is usually held with great fanfare and hundreds of participants gathering in Ann Arbor’s Gallup Park, this year, like so many others, it saw a scaled-down “virtual” version of the fund-raising event. About 30 Manchester families, supporters, and several dogs, […]
An affordable luxury, close to home
Kellie Stockwell Whitt grew up working in the restaurant and food business. And she loved it, even as the hard work took a toll on her health over the years. But now, she has found something that she “loves, loves, loves” even more — and that’s helping others find their true inner (and outer) beauty […]
Manchester Community Schools discusses COVID-19 learning plan and reopening of Wellness Center
by Claire Pajka The brief Manchester Community Schools Board meeting was held over Google Meets on at 6 pm September 21, with all members of the board present except Rebecca Harvey. During the meeting, the Board approved the Klager, Riverside, and Junior/Senior High handbooks with updated safety precautions, as well as the updated building use […]
Senator Lana Theis speaks to area residents at Sharon Township Hall
submitted by Carol Westfall Senator Lana Theis (R-22) held an in-person coffee hour (complete with masks and social distancing) on September 25 at the Sharon Township Hall. Several local residents and Sharon Township officials attended the meeting, which included a good give and take between Theis and the audience. It quickly became clear that one […]
