Despite challenges, Bezeau sees the bright side when telling Manchester’s story
Starting his 25th year in public education this fall, Dr. Brad Bezeau is jumping head first into a new job under very tough circumstances. But he’s “a pretty positive person,” he says, and that’s exactly how he is approaching the position of Superintendent of Schools at Manchester Community Schools … in the middle of a […]
Carrying on a tradition: Everything’s coming up orchids
Kristen Uthus was a professor of Ecology and Biology at the University of Michigan and Eastern Michigan University, when she happened to meet Dr. Glenn Lehr in 2012 at the Farmer’s Market in Manchester. “He had a small display of his orchids at the market, and I was fascinated,” she explains. “So, he invited me […]
Local potter to open outdoor studio
submitted by Phil Cecconie David Nelson of David Nelson Pottery is announcing the opening of his new outdoor studio/gallery on Saturday, Oct. 17, located at 319 Morgan St. in Manchester. What was once just an unsightly asphalt parking space in the front corner of the building, has been transformed into a small courtyard adjacent to […]
Absentee ballots arriving at Manchester Township homes
submitted by Heather Barthell The ballots are on the way. Danell Proctor, Manchester Township Clerk, began mailing them to area residents the week of September 28. She expected requests to run high for November’s general election and has already seen a spike for absentee ballot requests. “It’s going to be very busy,” Proctor said. As […]
Acorn … growing again!
submitted by Laura Wohlgemuth Meet our new market managers at Acorn Farmers’ Market – Aileen Rohwer and Abby King. Both our market managers are very enthusiastic to be a part of the growth and development of Acorn Farmers’ Market. As an 11-year resident of Manchester, Aileen Rohwer has been actively involved in the community through […]
Soccer team starts off slow, ends week with an 8-0 shutout
submitted by Scott Somerville In their fifth week of competition, the Manchester High Schoo varsity soccer team faced three opponents, starting with the Lenawee Christian School Cougars on Tuesday October 6. Playing at home, the Dutchmen faced a formidable foe and were handed their worst lost of the season, 0-4. The Cougars capitalized on corner […]
Manchester Area 2020 November Election Voters Guide, part 1: School Board and County
Candidates for Manchester Community Schools Board of Education (vote for no more than 4) Corey Horky (Non-Partisan) My name is Corey Horky. I have been a Manchester resident since 2003, with my wife (Abbie) and three boys. Our oldest son, Tyler, is a recent 2020 graduate of Manchester High School, with Carson and Gavin slated […]
Stories of Wil: A darn straight day
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 syndrome is. Embracing […]
State of Michigan not releasing details of kids’ coronavirus deaths
by Kristen Jordan Shamus, Detroit Free Press (Bridge) Michigan is among eight states nationally that have not released details about the number of children who’ve died from novel coronavirus since the pandemic began. The state Department of Health and Human Services told the Free Press on Tuesday that “fewer than five” children have died of COVID-19 or its complications […]
Michigan benefited from COVID stimulus and jobless aid. Now what?
by Paula Gardner (Bridge) Michigan emerged from the early days of the pandemic in better economic shape than many thought possible: Personal income increased, state tax revenue followed and state officials even were able to pass a budget with funding increases. Economists credit federal stimulus money and enhanced unemployment benefits among the reasons. But now […]
