Where are the Michigan men? College increasingly a female dominated pursuit
by Mike Wilkinsoon (Bridge Michigan) Michigan’s colleges and universities are increasingly dominated by women, a trend fueled by rising wages and plentiful jobs that are keeping men away from classrooms, experts say. Mirroring a national trend, an estimated 69% of women in Michigan enroll in college within a year of graduating high school, according to the […]
4 issues to watch as U.S. auto industry changes affect Michigan
by Paula Gardner Auto manufacturing remains a cornerstone of the state’s economy, responsible for at least 700,000 of the state’s estimated 5 million jobs. This year, the industry faces change and uncertainty from several fronts, as automakers make massive investments in shifting their businesses toward electric vehicles and political uncertainty starts to weigh on consumers. Michigan also […]
Manchester’s own ‘Unsolved Mystery’
by Marsha Chartrand When you purchase an historic building in a small town like Manchester, you want to know what’s gone on there in the past. And so it was when Dawn Donnelly bought “The Mill,” the largest and most prominent landmark in downtown Manchester, a few years ago. Donnelly’s long-term dream for the building […]
Pistol Prodigies compete at Michigan SASP State Match
submitted by Scott and Lisa Poet The Pistol Prodigies competed at the 2024 Michigan SASP State Match June 22 and 23 at the St. Joseph County Conservation and Sportsman Club in Sturgis, Mich. The match hosted 356 entries, representing 12 teams from five states. Michigan teams included Michigan State University Shooting Sports Club, NSCC United […]
Centershot Archery program at Sharon Church
submitted by Stephanie Little Sharon Church invites you to take part in their Centershot Archery TEAMS Program, Monday, July 15, to Thursday, July 19, from 4:30 to 6pm, for ages 7 and up. Registration fee is $40 per adult and child team. Sign up as a team or individual (for $20). All instructors are NASP-trained […]
Alumni Association holds 145th annual banquet; honors 2024 scholars
submitted by Colleen Kemner The Manchester High School Alumni Association (MHSAA) recently held their 145th Annual Banquet. More than 150 MHS alumni attended the banquet. The 50th year class of 1974 was honored with keynote speaker, classmate Becky Evilsizer Pazkowski. Attendees were delighted by a surprise musical performance from another of their classmates, Brad Frey! […]
Fairy Garden walking tour now open!
submitted by Laura Wohlgemuth The Manchester Fairy Garden Walking Tour is NOW OPEN. Start your journey along Hibbard Street at the Manchester District Library and go on a Fairy Fun Adventure. When you reach the shared-use trail, keep your eyes open for 50 hidden fairies and gems … you may take one fairy and one […]
71st annual Chicken Broil set for July 20, 2024
submitted by Manchester Chicken Broil Committee The 71st annual Manchester Chicken Broil, the decades-long and entirely volunteer-run event that takes place in the City of Manchester, located 25 minutes outside Ann Arbor in Washtenaw County, is set for Saturday, July 20, from 4pm to 7:30pm at the Alumni Memorial Field, and with it comes some […]
Battle of the Bands coming to Manchester Fair
by Marsha Chartrand The Manchester Community Fair Board, “Michigan’s Biggest Little Fair,” would like to introduce a new event, Battle of the Bands, to the fair this year. This new event will happen on Thursday night, August 8, starting at 6pm. “The fair has had a battle of the bands in the past but not […]
Gazebo hosts Gemini for midsummer reading festival
by Marsha Chartrand The always-popular family band Gemini visited the Gazebo last Thursday as part of the Manchester District Library’s Summer Reading Program reading party. A definite festival atmosphere prevailed in Wurster Park, with free ice cream for all, a bubble table, free kids’ books, and, of course, plenty of dancing to the lively world […]
