WCSO — October 2023 report of police services in the village
as submitted to Village of Manchester by Lt. Alan Hunt During the month of October 2023 there were 159 calls for service. During this time, 102 traffic stops were made, resulting in 40 citations. During the month of October, there were no significant incidents that posed a risk to the public within Manchester Village. Ordinance […]
Men’s Club Christmas tree sale
by Marsha Chartrand If you thought November 15 was an important “opening day,” you haven’t been paying attention to the real Opening Day here in Manchester. Black Friday — the day after Thanksgiving — has become the traditional opening day for the Men’s Club Christmas Tree sale, and once again in 2023 it was a […]
In Michigan, 1 in 3 seniors victimized by scams, more than nation, poll finds
by Janelle D. James (Bridge Michigan) The holiday season is often open season for scammers, and a poll conducted by the University of Michigan suggests that older Michiganders are more vulnerable to ripoffs than peers nationwide. A recent poll found that more than two-thirds of older Michigan residents report someone tried to scam them in the […]
Is Michigan ripe for a women-majority Legislature? Advocates eye one in ‘24
by Lauren Gibbons (Bridge Michigan) Tracy-Ann Jennings never imagined herself managing political campaigns, let alone running her own. But after a friend expressed interest in running for mayor, the Benton Harbor resident — a consultant and mom of four with a background in municipal government and economic development — wondered what it would take to […]
Michigan sees another year of double-digit growth for outdoor industry
by Kelly House (Bridge Michigan) Michigan’s outdoor recreation sector continued on a trajectory of rapid growth last year, prompting calls for greater investment in the land, water and infrastructure that underpins the industry. New statistics from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis show the sector grew by 11.8% in 2022, the second straight year of double-digit […]
Happy Hearts Feline Rescue to host charity bazaar
by Marsha Chartrand While doing your local Small Business Saturday shopping this weekend, don’t forget to stop at the Freedom Township Hall, where Happy Hearts Feline Rescue, a local nonprofit cat rescue, is planning a very special holiday bazaar! From 1 to 5pm on Saturday, November 25, you can shop in style at the HHFR […]
Men’s Club keeps Christmas tree tradition going
by Marsha Chartrand The place to be on Friday, November 24, at noon is Chi-Bro Park on Ann Arbor Hill! That’s when the Men’s Club will open for business to sell their high-quality Christmas trees from Arend Tree Farms in Grass Lake. Hours (other than Black Friday) will be Monday through Friday, 5 – 8pm, […]
Former Manchester residents receive “Quilts of Valor”
by Marsha Chartrand The Quilts of Valor Foundation was founded in 2003 based on, literally, a dream. Founder Catherine Roberts’ son Nat was deployed in Iraq. She describes the dream as “vivid as real life,” where she saw a young man sitting on the side of his bed in the middle of the night, hunched […]
Seniors’ holiday meal coming up at Riverside School
submitted by Carolyn Supers Riverside Intermediate School would like to extend an invitation to all Senior Citizens to have lunch with third- and fourth-grade students on Wednesday, December 6, 2023. They promise entertainment, a yummy dinner, and PIE! The luncheon begins at 11am with a holiday musical performance by the children and ends around 11:45am. […]
Manchester Township reviews fire report, commissioner changes, and city challenges
Submitted by Sybil Kolon All board members were present at the November 14 board meeting except Krista Jarvis. Also present were Fire Chief Bill Scully and other members of the public. There were public comments about activities at Iron Mill Pond and the condition of Wolff Road. Scully provided the monthly report for October. There […]
