Football post-season wrap-up brings pride and honors to team
by Marsha Chartrand Varsity Football Coach Ben Pack has compiled and presented the highlights and post-season awards earned by our Dutchmen players for the 2023 season. “We are grateful for all the support the Manchester community gave our team throughout the year,” Pack said. “Working hand in hand shows good things happen when people come […]
Did someone say doughnuts?
by Marsha Chartrand Kathy Fusilier knows well that Manchester has come to be known as a “doughnut desert.” So she decided to do something about it. On Halloween, she served homemade doughnuts in front of Emanuel Church to trick-or-treaters. It was so popular, she decided to do it on a regular basis. So for the […]
Holiday fire safety begins at home, says State Fire Marshal
submitted by Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs With the holiday season and colder temperatures upon us, State Fire Marshal Kevin Sehlmeyer is reminding Michiganders to stay safe and help prevent home fires. Unattended candles, space heaters, worn lights, and dry Christmas trees all are factors that increase the risk of having a home […]
Michigan keeps grip on cereal-making as Kellogg reverses layoff plan
by Paula Gardner (Bridge Michigan) W.K. Kellogg Co. came close to laying off about half of the workers at its Battle Creek factory this month as it planned to move operations to Canada, but scrapped the plan after a request from employees, company officials said Tuesday. The iconic breakfast cereal company — home to brands like […]
Michigan population panel files recommendations. Now the hard work begins
by Ron French & Mike Wilkinson (Bridge Michigan) It took six months for a bipartisan commission formed by Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to complete a report with recommendations on how to reverse Michigan’s tepid population trends. It took less than two hours after that 85-page report was released Thursday for the recommendations to be slammed […]
Dog virus has Michigan vets urging travel caution at holidays
by Kelsey Lester (Capital News Service, for Bridge Michigan) With holiday travel approaching, the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development is urging dog owners to be aware of a “mystery illness” that is sweeping the nation. The illness affects dogs’ respiratory systems, causing an unusual increase in coughing, sneezing, loss of appetite, eye and nasal […]
How school of choice affects Manchester and other small districts
by Marsha Chartrand, with resources from Bridge Michigan Schools of choice are not going away — and education experts say that policymakers need to make it easier for districts to cope with choice now that 1 in 4 state pupils attends a district outside their own. Adding to these concerns is the fact that the […]
From Russia, Paul Whelan still awaits justice
by Marsha Chartrand On December 8, Elizabeth Whelan, Organizer of the Whelan Family’s “Free Paul Whelan” GoFundMe page, wrote a touching update on the situation that her brother is currently facing in Russia, ending with a dictated quote from Paul that is a harshly critical departure from his usual gracious tone. It is evident from […]
Senior citizens luncheon another grand success
by Marsha Chartrand Another successful senior citizens luncheon was served at Riverside Intermediate School on Wednesday, December 6, along with stellar entertainment provided by the Riverside student body. This long-standing tradition started at Klager Elementary School in the late 1970s and originated as a way to share the holiday spirit with grandparents and elder friends […]
Manchester seniors to get a permanent home
submitted by MASCC The Manchester Area Senior Citizens Council held high hopes for the “old Ackerson School” last spring when they rented the former kindergarten room. “It has been a wonderful home for us with lots of great memories and unbelievable community support,” said Pat Vaillencourt. Several weeks ago, however, the building was listed for […]
