Marsha Chartrand

Healthy Thoughts for 5 Healthy Towns: You’ve Got This!

by Amy Heydlauff, CEO 5HT “You’ve got this!” A junior high math teacher recently told me this is her mantra with her students. I wish she’d been my math teacher. “You’ve got this!” is an awesome short sentence that can be used by anyone for the following good reasons. 1. It inspires self-confidence in the […]

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t’s official: Flavored e-cigarettes are now illegal in Michigan

by Robin Erb (Bridge) Michigan’s ban on flavored nicotine vaping products — the first to be announced in the nation — is now in effect. Sales and distribution of flavored nicotine vaping products are now a misdemeanor, punishable by up to six months in jail and a $200 fine, according to the emergency rules released […]

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Michigan Legislature, Gov. Whitmer head for showdown on roads, redistricting

by Riley Beggin (Bridge) LANSING — Michigan’s Republican-dominated House and Senate kicked off the final stage of the state budget process on Thursday, including votes on multiple funding decisions likely to irk Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and other Democratic state officeholders. The committee-level votes included cuts to Democrat Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson’s office and the […]

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Local woman curates exhibit at Clinton Arts Center

Manchester’s own Sybil Kolon, a member of The River Raisin Watershed Council’s Executive Committee, was recently asked by the Clinton Arts Center (CAC) to create and curate a display about water quality. This exhibit was designed to go along with other water-related exhibits on display in the Art Center’s gallery during the month of September.  […]

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A new grocery in Manchester–update from the DDA

submitted by Ray Berg, Manchester DDA In February, the Manchester Market closed due to the retirement of the owners, and the market building was listed for sale. The Downtown Development Authority (DDA) took on the project of recruiting a replacement full-service grocery store to fill a critical community need. The DDA developed a 10-page “site […]

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A man of many talents

“My mom always jokes that I went to college to learn how to juggle,” says Eric Walter, also known as Eric the Juggler. Actually, Eric, a 2001 graduate of Manchester High School, went to school to get his degree in Business Administration from Siena Heights University, where he also ran track and field and cross-country. […]

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Obituary: Susan Vaughan Bryers

Her Legacy… Susan Vaughan Bryers, 76, passed away Sunday, September 15, 2019. She was born on June 3, 1943, in Lansing, Michigan to John and Donna Francis (Holley) Vaughan. Susan married the love of her life, David Bryers, on August 21, 1987, in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan. Susan will be remembered most for her loving, […]

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CRC to host open house Wednesday

Have you wondered about the work of the Community Resource Center (CRC), and want to learn more about how the CRC helps the community? Do you wonder if you are eligible for any of the programs offered by the CRC? Have you ever seen the CRC in its new location at Riverside Intermediate School? Here is […]

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“Lifelong Wonders” for fall at the ALI

submitted by Joan Gaughan If your enthusiasm for raking leaves has worn thin, or even if it hasn’t, classes offered by the Adult Learners Institute (ALI) during the month of October provide alternative sources of autumn recreation. Veteran instructors as well as exciting newcomers continue the chance to stimulate your curiosity and expand your intellectual […]

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Deadline Extended for Fall Tree & Native Plant Sale: Friday, September 27th 

In many case, fall is considered the best time to plant trees for wildlife habitat, erosion control, establishing windbreaks and screens, and reforesting open land. Washtenaw County Conservation District is offering conifer trees, a selection of native plants, animal repellents and tree planting aids as part of the Fall Tree & Native Plant Sale. Tree […]