AARP: To guard Michigan seniors from coronavirus, avoid nursing homes
by Robin Erb (Bridge) Shifting public funds from nursing homes to home- and community-based care services will do more than offer Michigan’s seniors independence. It may protect them against COVID-19. It’s one of the conclusions in a new report on inequalities facing Michigan residents over 50, written by AARP Michigan and Public Sector Consultants, a […]
Coronavirus outbreaks tied to migrant farm workers in Michigan
by Robin Erb, Jonathan Oosting (Bridge) Coronavirus outbreaks among migrant workers are contributing to an uptick in cases in Michigan, which experts blame on short growing seasons, crowded housing, tenuous income, and mistrust of government. In the past few weeks, health officials have identified outbreaks in Lapeer, Oceana, and Branch counties among workers tending to farms. […]
Class of 2020 Graduation held Friday night
Graduation for the class of 2020, despite being delayed, took place on Friday, June 19 under warm and sunny skies. It was the first outdoor graduation held for MHS graduates since the class of 2003.
Ka-BOOM! It’s new park equipment!
As part of a grant program designed to provide “free play” opportunities for all ages, Manchester is fortunate to have new equipment in and near village park locations and the shared use trail. A large and very friendly-looking turtle keeps watch over the new River Raisin Park and a good portion of downtown Manchester, while […]
Acorn Farmers Market will host Fairy Door/Garden contest
With so many events being canceled in our community this year, for understandable reasons, volunteers at Acorn Farmers Market thought it might be fun to add some “social distancing excitement” to the community, so the farmers market is planning to host a fairy door/fairy garden contest. Participants will create a fairy door and/or garden that […]
Worth Repeating opens limited hours this week
Worth Repeating director Pat Sahakian has announced that the store will be open from 10 am until 2 pm on Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday this week. Staff also will be taking donations on Tuesday and Thursday only from 10 am until 2 pm this week at the former Pyramid Office Supply. “We have been overwhelmed […]
Road Commission Renewal on August Ballot
By Claire Pajka On August 4, 2020, Manchester area residents – Sharon, Freedom, Manchester, and Bridgewater Townships – as well as the rest of Washtenaw County, will vote on the renewal of the proposed 2021-2024 road commission millage. Ultimately, renewing the millage would mean decreasing the amount of primary roads in Washtenaw County that are […]
Riverfolk Live presents Mike List, Blake Miller for Thursday’s concerts
The Live From Riverfolk music series will present percussionist Mike List along with Blake Miller and The Old Fashioned Aces, starting at 7:30 pm this Thursday, June 25. Mike List kicks off the evening with the first concert at 7:30 pm. List is a metro Detroit-based globalized percussionist, playing both western and non-western instruments from […]
There’s going to be a canoe race this year!
Submitted by Sybil Kolon We have an approved date! On, July 19, two months late, will be the 54th Annual Manchester River Raisin Canoe/Kayak Race. The river was at record high levels in mid-May, when the race should have been held. Chances are it will be much lower come July. But it will be a […]
Canoe Race details
More details will be forthcoming as the committee continues to meet, but here are the basics: The date is Sunday, July 19, 2020, starting at Noon The Manchester Music Boosters will be the beneficiary of proceeds this year Starts at Fellows Bridge at Sharon Valley Road, one mile east of Sharon Hollow Road Ends at […]
