From Acorn Farmers’ Market & Café: Corn Roast Saturday to celebrate fundraising campaign
This letter is written to the community on behalf of the Acorn Farmers Market & Café, by board member Laura Wohlgemuth. It is part of a series of articles submitted by the Acorn Board of Directors, to promote the Patronicity drive supporting this new market in Manchester. As of Monday morning, the drive has $36,988 […]
Stories of Wil: Playing Catch-up
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 […]
Obituary: Dale L. Richardson
Dale Lynn Richardson, age 58, of Grass Lake, passed away unexpectedly in Crossville, Tennessee on Thursday, September 3, 2020 while on a golfing trip. Dale was born on February 26, 1962 to Ivan and Gyneth (Cook) Richardson in Wauseon, OH. He graduated from Napoleon High School in 1980, where he still holds school records in […]
Pandemic takes toll on Michigan children with autism and their families
By Anna Clark (Bridge) If you ask Jaden Williams, he’ll tell you that there’s some benefit to the COVID crisis. The sixth-grader at Pasteur Elementary School in Detroit doesn’t like virtual programs. But, he said, “at the real school, when I’m in the class the whole entire day, I’m being stressed.” He describes his […]
Feds demand answers from Whitmer on Michigan nursing home deaths
By Jonathan Oosting (Bridge) LANSING – The U.S. Department of Justice announced Wednesday it is seeking data from Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and three other Democratic governors who “issued orders which may have resulted in the deaths of thousands of elderly nursing home residents.” Much of the data is already publicly available, but the department […]
Most Michigan students have option: Return to class or learn at home
By Ron French (Bridge) Most Michigan school districts will give students at least the option of returning to classrooms, according to a study released Friday. The study, by the Education Policy Innovation Collaborative at Michigan State University, which examined the school reopening plans of more than 800 school districts and charter schools, found that 86 […]
Obituary: Kammy Koch
Kammy Kay Koch, 49, of Ypsilanti, passed away after a short illness (not virus related) on Friday, August 28, 2020 at her home. She was born on February 6, 1971, in Ann Arbor, Michigan to Lester and Megana (Whitaker) Koch. She will be remembered for her love of life, and family, especially her nephews. Kammy […]
Horning Farms expands its offerings to the public
Once upon a time, the role of the family farm was to provide food and shelter for itself and perhaps shared some of its surplus with neighbors. As more people moved away from the farm life, a farm stand with produce and other farm fare was often seen. The modern family farm has evolved into […]
No Internet? No problem! Check out a library mobile hotspot
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library For library patrons who may be struggling with internet access, the Manchester District Library has a new solution. In addition to providing free 24/7 internet access outside the Village building, patrons can now check out a mobile hotspot to access the internet at home. Not sure what a […]
Corn roast and live entertainment to celebrate Acorn’s Patronicity drive
submitted by Laura Wohlgemuth, Acorn Farmers’ Market & Café As a grand finale to our Patronicity Campaign, Acorn Farmers’ Market, along with the Manchester Men’s Club and Riverfolk Music and Arts, will be hosting the traditional Manchester Farmers Market Corn Roast now at Acorn on Saturday, September 5, from noon-2 pm. Come get your FREE […]
