Fegan: “no news” on Superintendent
School board president Chris Fegan reported this weekend that there is “no update” as yet on the possible departure of Superintendent Nick Steinmetz, who received an offer for a similar position last week from the Madison School District in Lenawee County. Fegan indicated that the school board is “working like heck to keep (Steinmetz)” in […]
Ideas for Giving Tuesday and beyond
Following up on the “shopping spirit” of Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and Cyber Monday … comes a newer concept called Giving Tuesday. It’s part of a “global generosity movement,” created in 2012 to encourage people to do good, collaborate within their communities, and make a difference in the world. The “Giving” part is not […]
What’s happening at the former market?
When a roll-off dumpster appeared last week at the Manchester Market building, residents wondered what this new development might portend. The long-standing Manchester business closed in February. Contacted late last week, Village Manager Jeff Wallace said he had heard nothing about a sale or lease of the building. “To my knowledge, there have been no […]
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas … (in the Village!)
All over Manchester, residents and businesses alike are preparing for the holiday season. Spotted around town are a variety of ways that Christmas and other holiday celebrations are showing up in the village and beyond.
Small Business Saturday deemed a success by Manchester merchants
It may have been chilly and a little dreary outside, but inside Manchester shops it was warm and welcoming as downtown businesses kicked off the holiday shopping season with Small Business Saturday on November 30. Sue LaRocque of River Raisin Antiques & Mercantile said she was extremely happy with her shop’s performance over the weekend […]
Walk to School “turkey trot” successful again this year
Klager first-grade teacher Kathy O’Mara takes her job as Walk to School Coordinator seriously. But she also has a lot of fun with the position, and she knows that keeping it fun is the way to keep the kids interested, too. So, holidays are always a time when special themes and prizes generate some extra […]
Guest speaker set for Sunday at Victory Baptist
On Sunday, December 8, Professor William Wagner of Salt and Light Global in Lansing will be speaking at each of three services at Victory Baptist Church in Manchester on the need to contend earnestly for the faith in our present day and culture. In his exposition on the Book of Jude, Professor Wagner explains how […]
Why easy access to recreational marijuana is taking so long in Michigan
By Riley Beggin (Bridge) Michigan’s first recreational marijuana sales began Dec. 1. In most places, though, Michiganders over the age of 21 won’t be able to buy legal weed this week and perhaps anytime soon. As of last week Ann Arbor was the only city in Michigan with a licensed recreational marijuana shop. The number […]
Judge rejects GOP bid to delay Michigan redistricting commission
By Jonathan Oosting (Bridge) LANSING – Michigan can proceed with plans to create an independent redistricting commission after a federal judge on Monday rejected Republican attempts to immediately delay implementation of a state constitutional amendment voters approved last fall. The decision by U.S. District Court Janet Neff, appointed by GOP former President George W. Bush, […]
Obituary: Lauren Erwin Huber
Lauren Erwin Huber, age 88, passed away November 25, 2019. He was born on December 14, 1930, to Henry F. and Louise (Gauss) Huber in Manchester, Michigan where he spent most of his life. Lauren attended school in Manchester, beginning in a one-room schoolhouse and graduating from Manchester High School. He served his country in […]
