Stress builds as Michigan farmers are ‘hit from all directions’
By Mike Wilkinson (Bridge) For farmers nowadays, the clues are subtle but unmistakable. “You can hear it in their voice,” said Sarah Zastrow, a Saginaw County exercise physiologist whose husband and father are farmers. “There’s a little more wobble in their walk, a shake in their hands.” Amid the third-wettest year in history, Michigan farmers […]
Public Notice: Manchester Township
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP PUBLIC ACCURACY TEST FOR 8/6/2019 ELECTION To the qualified electors of Manchester Township, Precincts 1 and 2 that a Public Accuracy Test for the August 6, 2019 Election has been scheduled for Wednesday, July 3, 2019 at 10:00 am at the Manchester Township Hall, […]
WISD seeks $53m bond to finance reconstruction at High Point School
A county-wide bond issue will be on the August 6 ballot for the Washtenaw Intermediate School District (WISD) to levy a bond that would finance a nearly-complete reconstruction of the 45 year old school that serves children and young adults with disabilities, from every district in the county. An estimated 0.37 mill increase in the […]
Westbound Situation to headline at Gazebo this Thursday
It should be a much warmer day this Thursday than the last time Westbound Situation came to Manchester. Last winter in the midst of the polar vortex, the group warmed hearts with a lively concert at the Blacksmith Shop on Main Street as part of Riverfolk’s winter concert series. This week, the weather reports are […]
Magic in Manchester?
submitted by Sue Fielder, Manchester Area Garden Inspiration Club Oh yeah! The Manchester Area Garden Inspiration Club (MAGIC) has completed the Edwardian-style garden in front of the Kingsley-Jenter House, and we are on to our next projects. Look for the bright green shirts to see what these gardeners are up to next. You might be […]
Dairy featured at this week’s Farmers Market
On Thursday, June 27, there will be a Dairy Festival at The Manchester Farmers Market featuring Horning Farms. Come and learn about what happens at our own local dairy farm that supplies milk to Kroger and other major retailers. Due to rain and cold temperatures last Thursday, the Children’s Bike Parade has been rescheduled for […]
Dutch basketball camps set
Two Summer Fundamental basketball camps are being scheduled for Manchester’s young athletes in July. Dutch Middle School Camp will be held July 9-10-11, from 5-8 pm at Riverside Intermediate School for boys who will be in 6th, 7th, and 8th grades for the 2019-2020 school year. This is a Fundamental Camp under the direction of […]
Annual fireworks set for July 3
The Manchester Men’s Club annual fireworks show will be held on July 3 at Carr Park. Entry to the park is by donation. Come early and get your best spot! This is a wonderful event for the entire family. There will be food vendors at the park and the beer tent will have drinks for […]
Don’t forget–Chicken Broil on Under the Radar: Michigan this week
This Thursday, June 27 at 8:30 pm is the night that the world-famous Manchester Chicken Broil will be featured on the PBS program “Under the Radar: Michigan.” Two years ago, the Under the Radar team led by Tom Daldin visited the Chicken Broil to “preview” the event for a future program. Recently the decision was […]
