New Buffalo officials worked through COVID election. One died, 3 infected
by Madeline Halpert (Bridge Michigan) Blair Connin-Richards said her three-year-old daughter Kinslee loved to sing “happy birthday” to her grandfather, David Richards, every time she saw him. Richards loved to listen. With a big smile, he would laugh and say “thank you,” like he was hearing it for the first time, said Connin-Richards, Richards’ daughter. […]
Gov. Whitmer unveils $5.6B COVID plan for Michigan, as GOP eyes fight
By Jonathan Oosting (Bridge) LANSING — Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer last Tuesday unveiled a $5.6 billion COVID-19 “recovery plan” to expand vaccine distribution, help schools resume in-person instruction, and aid businesses and residents across Michigan. The plan, which relies almost exclusively on federal funding, sets up a potential showdown with Michigan’s Republican-led Legislature, where House […]
Michigan to allow indoor dining at 25 percent capacity as COVID eases
By Mike Wilkinson, Paula Gardner (Bridge Michigan) Michigan’s indoor dining industry will be able to resume serving customers Feb. 1, although capacity will be capped at 25 percent — with a limit of 100 people — and doors will have to close at 10 p.m. The news was greeted with relief by the struggling industry, though […]
Remembering a tragic loss
January 2006 started out optimistically for Amy Schnearle-Pennywitt. Newly married and eagerly planning to build a home on their new “estate” in Ann Arbor, Amy detailed their year of 2005 in a post-holiday letter to her friends and family. She good-naturedly poked fun at her letter, realizing that half of its recipients would be dismayed […]
Freedom Township backtracks on Safety plan
While we reported after the December Township meeting that the board was looking at establishing a Capital Improvement Plan to among other things, possibly fund an emergency warning siren to be located in the township, the board seems to have reconsidered their support of the warning system and possibly the safety plan in general sometime […]
Manchester Township to order new fire truck
submitted by Sybil Kolon, Community Reporter Corps The January 12 township board meeting was held by phone due to restrictions during the pandemic. All board members were present. Fire chief Bill Scully was also present, as was Village President Pat Vailliencourt. The treasurer reported a balance of $1,136,149. Payment of $20,272 in bills was approved, […]
Worth Repeating ends a successful 2020
submitted by Pat Sahakian Worth Repeating, Manchester’s Charity Resale Shop, finished a successful year in 2020 despite COVID-19. During the 115 days Worth Repeating was open, it raised more than $7,000 to give back to the community of Manchester. Groups that received financial donations from Worth Repeating during 2020 were Acorn Market, Manchester Family […]
Riverfolk welcomes “Mozart of the Banjo” to online Blacksmith Shop concert
This season’s monthly Blacksmith Shop concerts presented by Riverfolk Music & Arts Organization, are continuing online with Crowdcast. This weekend, at 7:30 pm on Saturday, January 23, spend an evening with Aaron Jonah Lewis with Cameron Celestia, for “Mozart of the Banjo: The Joe Morley Project.” Tickets are available by registering here, and are based […]
WCSO: December 2020 police activity report in the village of Manchester
During the month of December, there were 49 calls for service, and zero traffic stops were made. Noteworthy events in Manchester Village during December include: On December 13, a collaboration Deputy responded to the 100 block of Hibbard St. for a report of a suspicious incident. The caller indicated that they returned home after being […]
MCSF names December 2020 Student of the Month
submitted by Manchester High School Our December 2020 Manchester Community Schools Foundation Student of the Month for Manchester High School is Patrick DeZwaan. Patrick is the son of Keith and Teri DeZwaan. He is involved in the National Honor Society (1 year), Robotics Club (2 years), Student Council (4 years), and Future Farmers of America […]
