Stories of Wil: Sharing Smiles
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 Down […]
Healthy Thoughts for 5 Healthy Towns: The art of mending
Submitted by Amy Heydlauff, CEO, 5 Healthy Towns In the past two weeks I randomly heard kintsugi mentioned twice. So, I looked it up. It’s the art of repairing broken pottery with seams of precious metals. This pottery is considered more beautiful and valuable because of the mending. Wikipedia says kintsugi is an embracing of […]
Public Notice: Village of Manchester Planning Commission
VILLAGE OF MANCHESTER PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING July 15, 2020, 7:00 P.M. Notice is hereby given that the Manchester Village Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, July 15, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. at the Manchester Village Hall, 912 City, Manchester, MI 48158. The purpose of the public hearing is to […]
Public Notice: Village of Manchester Planning Commission
VILLAGE OF MANCHESTER PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING July 15, 2020, 7:00 P.M. Notice is hereby given that the Manchester Village Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, July 15, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. at the Manchester Village Hall, 912 City, Manchester, MI 48158. The purpose of the public hearing is to […]
Judge: Michigan gyms can reopen Thursday despite Whitmer coronavirus order
By Jonathan Oosting (Bridge) LANSING — Gyms and fitness centers across Michigan can reopen June 25, a federal judge ruled Friday, saying Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s administration failed to provide scientific evidence justifying the continued closure despite declining COVID-19 case counts. Whitmer plans an immediate appeal, according to a spokesperson, who argued keeping gyms closed longer than […]
In Michigan nursing homes, a no-win choice between infection and isolation
By Robin Erb (Bridge) Alzheimer’s disease has shrunk the world around him, but Jerry Zeiger — Vietnam veteran, former engineer, and hobby woodworker — is still soothed by the touch of the woman he took out on a first date over a simple cup of truck-stop coffee. “I guess I was so enthralled by him, […]
Enbridge Line 5 shut down after anchor support incurs ‘significant damage’
By Kelly House (Bridge) Enbridge Energy has shut down the Line 5 petroleum pipeline in the Straits of Mackinac following “significant damage” to an anchor support on the lakebottom pipeline, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced Friday evening. In a letter Friday to the Canadian company’s CEO, Al Monaco, Whitmer expressed dismay about the damage, which Enbridge reported […]
Jigsaw puzzles show off ‘love and pride’ in Michigan — and its history
By Paula Gardner (Bridge) Stay-at-home orders in the early months of the coronavirus pandemic left people wondering how to fill their time. The resulting national puzzle shortage proved fruitful for the state archivists entrusted with images of Michigan’s past. They’re not just preserving the state’s past at the Michigan History Center in Lansing. A group of state […]
Newly retired teacher still making a difference
After an interrupted school year, Kathy O’Mara wanted to do up her “last day of school” the right way. So on June 12, the day that should have been the last day for teachers and students, all students, alumni, staff, and community members were invited to do a drive-by parade starting at 11:45 in the […]
Four school board seats up for election on November ballot
Every two years, the Manchester Community Schools Board of Education holds an election for its 7-member board. This year, four seats are up for election–those belonging to Tom Mann, Chris Fegan, Jeremy Koch, and Karen Rothfuss. And at least two of those board members are not running for reelection. Contacted via email, Jeremy Koch stated […]
