Track Recap: East Jackson Dome Classic
submitted by Coach Michael Coltre, Manchester Flying Dutchmen Track and Field program coach Last Friday night, May 10, was the 17-team EJ Dome Classic and Manchester once again had some great performances! The boys took 8th place overall and the girls, who faced some adversity, took 15th overall. Grant Johnson led the way in winning […]
Track team to host youth Track Camp!
submitted by Michael Coltre, Manchester Flying Dutchmen Track and Field program coach The Manchester High School Track and Field team will be hosting a Youth Track and Field Camp this June! The Camp will be held June 10, 12, and 13 at the Manchester Athletic Complex on the Track. This will be a Monday, Wednesday, […]
Michigan expert: ‘No Mow May’ not all it’s cracked up to be
by Janelle D. James (Bridge Michigan) It’s that time of year again: “No Mow May,” the annual initiative that discourages residents in Michigan and around the globe from mowing their lawns to promote a diverse habitat for bees, butterflies and other pollinators. The idea is that, by letting clovers, dandelions and other weeds grow, pollinators […]
Steep tariffs may block Chinese threats to Michigan’s growing EV industry
by Paula Gardner (Bridge Michigan) Michigan’s growing electric vehicle industry is likely to benefit from steep new tariffs on Chinese exports to the United States that experts say will stave off unfair competition. The tariffs — announced Tuesday by President Joe Biden at the White House — are expected to offset lower prices made possible by Chinese government subsidies […]
For Michigan officials building an $80B budget, ‘boring is a good thing’
by Lauren Gibbons (Bridge Michigan) After years of economic whiplash from the COVID-19 pandemic, record-high budget surpluses, fluctuating unemployment rates and the pinch of inflation, officials say Michigan’s latest financial projections seem, well, boring. But for officials tasked with predicting revenues for what is expected to be a roughly $80 billion state spending plan for […]
“Mingling” of Michigan Main Street projects underway
by Marsha Chartrand Last year, some members of Manchester Downtown Development Association (DDA) learned about Michigan’s Main Street (MMS) program, which began about 20 years ago and assists communities interested in revitalizing and preserving their traditional commercial district. Two volunteers, Merrill Guerra of Dragonfly and Birch and Joe Jarvis of River Raisin Distillery, have joined […]
Senior lunches up and running!
by Marsha Chartrand “Meeting up for lunch” used to be a common thing and no one seemed to think twice about it. It was a time to get out with friends, have some good food, some socialization, stay involved with friends and community, all at a very reasonable price. Since COVID, things have been very […]
Plant Sales and Gardening at Manchester Community Schools
submitted by Ruth VanBogelen Two student-run plant sales are happening in Manchester this year. Most in Manchester know about the very popular Manchester High School Plant Sale that started last Saturday, May 11, and continues this week on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 3–6 pm, at the high school. But did you know that the Klager […]
Blumenauer receives Excellence in Discipline award at GVSU
from Grand Valley State University Lee Blumenauer received the Excellence-in-a-Dicipline Award on April 8, 2024, for Nursing at Grand Valley State University. The Excellence-in-a-Discipline Award honors one student from each undergraduate and graduate discipline. Faculty from each department select the recipient based upon an earned minimum number of credit hours at an exceptional grade point […]
Financial Advisor Colleen Newton receives certification
submitted by Edward Jones Financial Advisor Colleen Newton of the financial services firm Edward Jones in Manchester, Michigan, has received the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER(™), or CFP®, certification, granted by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards (CFP Board). Becoming a CFP® professional expands a financial advisor’s knowledge base in the following areas: financial management, tax-sensitive […]
