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 […]
Dutchmen rebound after tough loss; beat Napoleon 26-19
State Power Addison too much for young Dutchmen The strength and experience of the Addison football program showed up on Friday, Sept. 18, as the Panthers beat the Dutchmen 52-0. “We showed sparks doing well but not nearly enough to compete,” Coach Ben Pack said after the game. “Our kids are growing daily and we […]
Equestrians are district champs!
“The Manchester Equestrian Team is off to an amazing season,” says coach Lydia Rice Coval. Last Sunday, September 20, the team had its final district meet. Manchester won with overall total points to be come district champions. “The team has been working very hard this year despite all of the obstacles,” Coval said. “The eight […]
Soccer team defeats rival Clinton to finish out the week
submitted by Scott Somerville The Manchester High School boys varsity soccer team ended their third week of competition on a high note, following a 3-1 victory over rival Clinton on Thursday, September 24. Playing away on a very warm fall afternoon, the Clinton team converted a perfectly placed free kick past an out-stretched Manchester keeper […]
Worth Repeating is making a difference in the community
submitted by JoAnn Okey Worth Repeating was organized earlier this year, with the goal of adding support to our community. And the response of volunteers and donors has been amazing. Getting our store set up and going, stopping for the stay at home order, and restarting or storefront has been an exercise in patience and […]
