Watch D.O.G.S. program starting at Riverside
When Matt & Lisa Borders moved to Manchester with their family of five children in October 2017, they noticed immediately that one of their favorite programs from the kids’ prior district, in Macomb County, was not offered at Manchester Community Schools. So, they started trying to figure out a way to bring the program to their new hometown. […]
Registration open for two youth sports programs
Manchester’s two spring/summer youth sports programs are now registering for the upcoming season. Manchester Area Youth Sports (T-ball, baseball, and softball) and the Manchester Soccer Association are currently in the registration period for the concurrent seasons that begin April 27. Online registration for MAYS is available at this link; for MSA Rec programs is available […]
Photos: A magical and entertaining Daddy-Daughter Dance
The 2019 annual Daddy-daughter dance, sponsored by the Manchester Community Schools Foundation, was themed “The Greatest Show.” A fun night ensued for parents and students alike!
Annual spaghetti supper at Bethel Church
Saturday, February 23, 2019 is the date for Bethel’s Annual Spaghetti Supper. Spaghetti and Vegetarian Spaghetti, tossed salad, garlic bread and desserts will be served from 5 – 6:30 pm. In addition, guests can take their chances at winning one or more of the 60+ fabulous items offered through a Choice Raffle or by Silent Auction. […]
Ladies Society hosts successful co-op interest group
On Saturday afternoon, the Manchester Ladies Society welcomed a crowd of more than 20 people interested in forming a food co-op as an alternative to the soon-to-close Manchester Market. Among those in attendance was MSU Economist Bill Knudson, who helps with food co-op start up in southeast Michigan, as well as Joe and Heather McDougall, coordinators […]
Farm Market Stop in Manchester?
submitted by Ruth VanBogelen, Manchester Farmers Market Committee A Farm Market Stop is a store open 7 days a week. It looks like the produce, meat and dairy section of a traditional grocery store. Customers come to the Farm Market Stop frequently (maybe even daily) to purchase food for healthy meals and snacks. The food […]
Phoenix Waters is MHSAA state wrestling runner-up
Manchester High School sophomore Phoenix Waters, 15, competed on Sunday at MHSAA Girls State tournament, held at Adrian College’s Merillat Sport and Fitness Center. Phoenix earned runner-up status with all of her bouts throughout the tournament ending in pins, until the final where she lost to a senior by a close decision of 4-6. In a […]
Sportsman Club prepares for Chili Cook-off
The Manchester Sportsman Club will host a Chili Cook-off on Saturday, February 23, at the Sportsman Club headquarters, 8501 Grossman Road. Doors open at 4:30 pm, with tasting beginning at 5 pm. There is a $10 per person cover charge, which includes tasting from all contestants. Soft drinks and dessert will be available to purchase, […]
Michigan’s energy vulnerability exposed by natural gas scare, bitter cold
by Jim Malewitz (Bridge) LANSING — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer wants Michigan to learn from this week’s natural gas crisis that highlighted vulnerabilities in the state’s energy grid during bone-chilling weather. Whitmer, a Democrat, on Thursday called on the state Public Service Commission to investigate the state’s supply — and deliverability — of natural gas, electricity […]
Legal marijuana didn’t end black market elsewhere. What can Michigan learn?
by Riley Beggin (Bridge) Out of the darkness and into the light. That’s how Michigan marijuana proponents framed the state’s transition to legalized pot — a regulated system they promised would bring new tax revenues, expand access for medical patients and protect public safety by making it unnecessary for consumers to buy from underground pot dealers. But […]
