Sign up for a Christmas crafting party
submitted by Pat Sahakian Join us at Worth Repeating for a Christmas Crafting Party on Wednesday, December 20, at 4pm here at the store, 110 E Main St. We will be making the Clothespin Angel (pictured above). Class is limited to eight participants who must be 9 years or older. The cost is $5 and […]
Obituary: William E. Richardson
William E. Richardson, aged 76, passed away peacefully at his home in Colorado Springs, Colo., on December 2, 2023, surrounded by his family. Born to William Murray Richardson and Dealoris Emily (Steele) Richardson on June 25, 1947, in Tecumseh, Mich., William “Bill” was a loving, dedicated husband, a loving father, and a proud grandfather and […]
More Michiganders relying on food banks during the holiday season
by Janelle D. James So many Michigan families are struggling during the holidays this year that some charities say the people they serve will have to get by with less. “We’re not going to have the same luxury that we had in past years,” said Chad Audi, president and CEO of Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries, […]
Michigan spreads word on free college. But are residents listening?
by Isabel Lohman (Bridge Magazine) College attainment rates are increasing in the Detroit region, but many are still unaware of state and federal programs that can lower the cost of tuition, according to a new education report. Those are among the “good news, bad news” findings from the Detroit Regional Chamber’s 2023 State of Education and […]
Lawsuit could mean more pay for some Michigan caregivers, relief for families
by Robin Erb (Bridge Michigan) Thousands of Michigan families soon might find it a bit easier to hire staff to support loved ones with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Under the terms of a federal lawsuit settlement, Michiganders in the publicly-funded Community Living Support program would receive an increase in state funding to $31 an hour. The money […]
The Food Pantry Face-Off … is on!
by Marsha Chartrand For several years now, Horning Farms has worked hard to give back to the local community with their locally grown farm products. This year, they are putting a new spin on their traditional ground-beef donation program. Five local food pantries are in a fun, friendly competition to receive donations of ground beef […]
City won’t collect taxes until 2024
by Marsha Chartrand On November 7, 2023, Village of Manchester voters approved the proposed City Charter that created the City of Manchester. All filings were completed on November 15, 2023, that allowed for the newly created City of Manchester to exist. The Mayor and City Council members were sworn into office on November 20, 2023. […]
Edward Jones grants “Day of Caring” to employees
by Marsha Chartrand Tammy James, Senior Branch Office Administrator at Colleen Newton, Edward Jones Financial Advisor in Manchester, is happy to work for a company who gives its employees a paid “Day of Caring” to volunteer for a cause that’s close to her heart. On November 1, Tammy joined other Edward Jones branch employees at […]
International Education Week builds rapport
submitted by Donna Clark And the winner is — Sarah Stommen from the Junior class! To celebrate International Education Week, November 13–17, students at Manchester Junior/Senior High School had an opportunity to participate in a contest. Questions were asked during announcements and answers were collected in the office. The activity focused on information about our […]
