Game on. Michigan contact sports may resume Monday as COVID cases wane.
By Robin Erb, Jonathan Oosting (Bridge Magazine) Contact sports in Michigan can resume Monday, but only with cautionary measures to reduce the risk of spreading COVID-19. The announcement Thursday by state officials represents a victory for high school winter sports athletes and families — among them, several who had filed suit earlier this week. But […]
Michigan unemployment system surprised by so many COVID claims. Again.
By Paula Gardner (Bridge Magazine) Tell us if you’ve heard this one before. The reason Michigan’s website for unemployment payments crashed Monday: too many users. That conclusion was announced after analysis of the computer glitch by the Department of Management and Budget. This marks at least the second time since the COVID pandemic struck that state computers […]
Acorn receives $5,000 grant to help mitigate COVID setbacks
State Rep. Donna Lasinski (D-Scio Township) was instrumental in assisting the Acorn Farmers’ Market & Café with obtaining the more than 350 donors that helped raise $50,000 locally this summer, to match a grant from the Michigan Economic Development Commission, to renovate its location into a full grocery store. Even after the crowdfunding campaign ended in […]
Jennifer Harris wins Excellence in Education award from Michigan Lottery
Manchester graduate and resident Jennifer Harris is in some very good company. She is one of 36 teachers each school year to be nominated for and receive the Excellence in Education Award, sponsored by the Michigan Lottery. Established in 2014 to recognize outstanding Michigan public school educators, each week during the school year, the Michigan […]
Riverfolk announces Culture Creations Project with the Pan African Youth Orchestra
The Riverfolk Music & Arts Organization invites the Manchester community to participate in creating works of art, music, or written essays/poetry/thoughts inspired by listening and viewing the Pan African Youth Orchestra (PAYO). During February, in honor of Black History Month, Riverfolk will release short videos and photo posts about PAYO to educate and inspire our […]
Basketball boys await season start
It has been a disappointing season so far for the boys’ basketball team, especially the Class of 2021 seniors. Following up on a highly successful 2019-20 season, that was cut short by the coronavirus pandemic after the team won the District Championship on March 11, the Flying Dutchmen had ended last season with a 10-12 […]
Jessie Phillips signs with Madonna University
Jessica Phillips, a senior at Manchester Jr/Sr High School, signed with Madonna University to run on their track and cross country teams, at an event held at Manchester High School on January 20. “Jessie is your typical sprinter,” says her father, Derek Phillips, who is a physical education teacher and conditioning coach. “She has always […]
MCSF January Student of the Month: Phoenix Waters
submitted by Manchester High School Our January 2021 Manchester Community Schools Foundation Student of the Month for Manchester High School is Phoenix Waters. Phoenix is the daughter of Connie and Jeff Waters. She is currently in the Key Club and has been for the past two years. She volunteers for the Key Club and also […]
Groundhog Day
Tuesday is Groundhog Day. And whenever I think about it, the music starts: “I’ve Got You, Babe.” I know — the sound track in my head is evidence that I have probably seen the movie, Groundhog Day, too many times. I first wrote this column many years ago, before the 1993 Bill Murray movie was […]
Stories of Wil: Finding Wil Taylor
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 […]
