Pan-African Youth Orchestra concert this Saturday!
During the month of February, Riverfolk Music & Arts Organization has been engaging the community in viewing and responding to video clips posted on social media and the Manchester Mirror featuring the Pan African Youth Orchestra (PAYO). This Saturday, Feb. 27, at 7:30 pm, will be the Premiere Video Presentation, recorded in Accra, Ghana on […]
Second free food giveaway set at Sharon UMC
On Saturday, March 13, the Sharon United Methodist Church parking lot will be the location of the church’s second Free Food Box Giveaway. This free distribution of food boxes containing fresh vegetables, fruit, dairy, and pre-cooked meat will begin at 10 am and continue until all boxes have been distributed. The first food box giveaway […]
Varsity and JV basketball teams both improve in second week
Despite a back-and-forth game throughout, the Manchester Flying Dutchmen ended up on the wrong side of the win/loss column again this past Thursday against the Grass Lake Warriors. The final score was 47-37. “We battled very hard and I’m very proud of that,” said head coach Zach Neal. “Our improvement over week one was obvious, […]
Just in time! Library offers snowshoes for checkout
Submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Courtesy of The 5 Healthy Towns Foundation, Manchester District Library recently added snowshoes to its Special Checkouts collection. Library patrons can borrow snowshoes — available in both adult and youth sizes ― for one (1) week at no charge. Snowshoes are available for checkout from the MDL on a first-come, first […]
Local students achieve academic recognition
Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester, NY Madilyn Chandler of Manchester was named to the Dean’s List at Rochester Institute of Technology for the 2020 Fall Semester. Chandler is in the film and animation program. Undergraduate students are eligible for Dean’s List if their GPA is greater than or equal to 3.40 for nine credits […]
Stories of Wil: How big is a millimeter?
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 […]
How Nestlé sale impacts Michigan water permit dispute
by Natasha Blakely, Great Lakes Now (Bridge Michigan) The years-long saga surrounding Nestlé and its Michigan groundwater withdrawals comes to an end — in a way — as Nestlé withdraws from the situation, selling its North American water brands to another corporation. Nestlé announced this week that it has unloaded a number of U.S. and […]
Notice: Bridgewater Twp. Budget Public Hearing Notice
BRIDGEWATER TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The Bridgewater Township Budget Public Hearing will be held during the Regular Meeting of the Bridgewater Township Board on March 4, 2021 at 7:00 pm, by electronic remote access, unless by the date of the Board Meeting it becomes lawful under state agency rules for an […]
As COVID slows, Michigan restaurants urge Whitmer to ease ‘nightmare’ limits
by Jonathan Oosting (Bridge Michigan) LANSING — Sue Wangler fought back tears Thursday, describing a “rollercoaster” ride she fears will end with bankruptcy for the restaurant she and her husband bought with retirement money after he beat cancer two years ago. They had just made it through their first winter as restaurateurs when COVID-19 hit […]
How do I get a COVID vaccine in Michigan? Tips to boost chances for seniors
by Robin Erb, Madeline Halpert (Bridge Michigan) Dave DeMerse has been accused of playing God and of corruption — something that takes some getting used to for a small-town pharmacist who dispenses life-saving prescriptions to neighbors. But with COVID vaccines in short supply, perhaps such anger is to be expected, DeMerse, a pharmacist in rural […]
