Obituary: Richard James Willis
Richard James Willis of Manchester, age 83, died of Alzheimer’s dementia on Wednesday, March 20, 2019 at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital. He was born February 12, 1936 in Jackson, Michigan, the son of James & Mildred (Vaughn) Willis. Richard graduated from Northville High School in 1954, and spent a year at Alma College. He was in […]
GVSU names December grads
More than 1,150 Grand Valley State University students participated in commencement ceremonies on December 8, 2018 at Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids. Manchester students who graduated at the conclusion of the Fall 2018 semester in December include: Isabella L. Keller with a Bachelor of Science and Ryan A. Stautz with a Bachelor of Science. Grand […]
Study: More Michiganders struggle to afford basic needs
by Lindsay VanHulle (Bridge) More Michiganders, especially seniors, are struggling to afford basic needs, from food and housing to child care and transportation. That’s the conclusion of a new report from the Michigan Association of United Ways, released Wednesday, that aims to identify the barriers the working poor — which the group identifies as ALICE, for […]
Whitmer’s plan to raise business tax a hard sell to Michigan Legislature
By Lindsay VanHulle (Bridge) Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s administration is proposing a tax hike on some Michigan companies to offset a tax break for some seniors on retirement income — in essence, reversing some of the tax policy signed into law by her Republican predecessor, Rick Snyder, in 2011. The new Democratic administration has said the change could […]
Tell us how YOU would fix Michigan’s roads
by Bridge Staff How would YOU fix Michigan’s roads? Every Michigander seemingly has an answer for this. Maybe you want lower weight limits on trucks, more durable road construction material, a different method for state funding, perhaps by instituting toll roads. Whatever you have to say, The Center for Michigan wants to hear it! REGISTER TODAY for […]
New grocery store exploration continues
Since the Manchester Market closed last month, most local residents are finding new ways to shop for their groceries. But efforts to bring a new grocery store to the community are ongoing and the committee composed of DDA and Manchester Area Chamber members is hard at work to determine its next course of action. “We […]
Avery Collins reaches beyond her goals
It’s only happened three times in Manchester High School history. But it’s a goal that senior Avery Collins set her sights on long at least six years before. On Feb. 8, at a varsity basketball game in Hanover-Horton, Avery became the fourth to score the 1,000th point of her high school career. “I’ve been playing basketball since I was […]
A heartfelt thank you for a crazy evening
Submitted by Nick Steinmetz, Manchester Community Schools Superintendent Coming from a small community in the Upper Peninsula, I understand how important traditions can be. That is why when I heard that Crazy Ca$h was in danger of not continuing, I knew, as a school district, we needed to ensure that it did! Did I even […]
Local author to speak at library on Tuesday
submitted by Tamara Denby, Manchester District Library Artist and author Jennifer Carson will be speaking about writing fiction at the Manchester District Library on Tuesday, March 19 from 12 to 2:30 pm. Fifth and sixth grade students from Manchester’s Riverside Intermediate School will be in attendance (weather permitting), however the event is open to the public. […]
MAYS seeking umpires for baseball and softball
Manchester Area Youth Sports is looking for umpires for upcoming baseball and softball games this spring/summer. MAYS is holding upcoming training clinics March 23rd and April 6th from 11 am -1 pm at Riverside Intermediate School. Umpires should be in eighth grade and up. They will receive $30.00 per game, either behind the plate or field umpires. All games […]
