Letter to the Editor: Thanks from David’s Coat Room
November 24, 2019 Dear Manchester, David’s Coat Room was founded one year ago. It started as an idea to honor the memory of my father, David, of his giving spirit by helping those in need of warm coats in Winter. I could not have done this without the Community of Manchester. I have been overwhelmed […]
Michigan’s PFAS cleanup costs are mounting. Taxpayers may get stuck with the tab
By Riley Beggin (Bridge) BELMONT – Terry Hula loves Christmas. So much so, she and her husband, Tom, bought a home 28 years ago that was surrounded by a Christmas tree farm. Every summer, she celebrates Christmas in July, a gathering of her two daughters and grandchildren to watch Christmas movies, make Christmas cookies, exchange […]
Michigan government 101: Want more taxes? Hold elections when few vote
By Mike Wilkinson (Bridge) Next March, fully two years before its current property tax expires, the Detroit Institute of Arts wants to ask voters in southeast Michigan for more money. If the DIA wants the tax to pass, choosing the March 2020 primary was wise. “It’s a no-brainer,” said Michigan pollster Bernie Porn, who is […]
Cellphones are everywhere. Except Michigan courts. Is that an injustice?
By Riley Beggin (Bridge) LANSING – As ubiquitous as smartphones have become, there’s still one frontier they haven’t conquered: courtrooms. The Michigan Supreme Court is considering whether to create a statewide rule to allow phones, laptops and other “portable electronic devices” in courthouses. The state’s 242 courts now set their own policies, and many ban […]
Local art crawl set for Dec. 14
Trying to think of activities to fill the already-busy holiday season can be a challenge. But it was one that Cheryl Coleman of Two Black Sheep Restaurant, and Steve Girbach of Manchester Underground Music & Arts, decided to take on. A couple hours of brainstorming later, they came up with the idea of a holiday-themed […]
You CAN Make a Difference
Submitted by Shirley Disch We take it for granted. Clean, clear, cool water is at our fingertips and we don’t think a thing about it. How different would your life be if you had to walk a mile to draw your water for the day from a river that is shared with animals of all […]
Christmas tree sales start Dec. 1
The Manchester Men’s Club will hold its annual Christmas Tree Sale at Chi-Bro Park on Ann Arbor Hill, starting on Dec. 1. Mike Parks, chair of the tree sale, stated that the club (with help from high school groups) will start between 8-9 am on Sunday morning, set up the site, and head to Arends’ […]
Co-Op Preschool revives the Chili Cook-off
As an addition to the Christmas in the Village celebration, the Manchester Co-Op Preschool will hold its traditional Chili Cook-off on December 7th at St. Mary’s Parish Center at 110 Madison Street (behind the Marathon gas station). Doors open to the public at 5 pm. There will also be a silent and live auction. “We […]
Meet the Team Night – Varsity & JV Boys Basketball
A very special event for the Manchester basketball program will be held on Friday, December 6 from 6-7:45 pm. “Meet the Teams Night is one of the most important events of the season for our basketball program,” said head varsity basketball coach Mike Ahrens. “Last year, we did this but didn’t open the doors to […]
Manchester Boys Youth Basketball Clinics 2019-2020
Head Varsity Basketball Coach Mike Ahrens and his staff at Manchester High School are proud to announce their YOUTH BOYS Basketball Clinics starting up Saturday, December 7. “The clinics are designed not only to introduce the game of basketball, but also teach fundamentals that are essential to develop as an all-around player,” said Ahrens. “This […]
