Come discover your natural world at the Eddy Discovery Center
submitted by Kathy Claflin, Waterloo Natural History Association Program Coordinator Public programs for October 2023 at the Waterloo Recreation Area are sponsored by the Waterloo Natural History Association. Programs are presented at the Eddy Discovery Center, located at 17030 Bush Rd, in the Waterloo Recreation Area, 10 minutes north of Sharon Township. To reach the Discovery […]
Michigan braces for UAW strike as contract negotiations head to final week
by Paula Gardner (Bridge Michigan) Thursday, September 14 looms as a pivotal day for Michigan and its auto industry, as the national contracts with the United Auto Workers are set to expire that day amid escalating speculation that a strike may be unavoidable. No significant public progress has been reported in the negotiations with the so-called […]
COVID hospitalizations surge in Michigan. Doctors remain cautiously optimistic
by Mike Wilkinson (Bridge Michigan) A new wave of COVID-19 infections is sending an increasing number of Michigan residents to the doctor office — and the hospital. COVID-19 hospitalizations jumped by more than a third Wednesday, with the state reporting 388 COVID-19-positive patients statewide, up from 289 last Friday. The number in intensive care units […]
More over-the-counter Narcan to hit Michigan shelves amid opioid epidemic
by Janelle D. James (Bridge Michigan) More Michigan pharmacies may soon carry Narcan, which can reverse opioid overdoses, following federal action to increase access to the drug earlier this year. Addressing an opioid epidemic that killed 83,000 people nationwide in 2022, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in March approved Narcan, made with the drug naloxone, for over-the-counter […]
Marti’s Salon keeps a Manchester tradition going
by Marsha Chartrand Back in 1982, Marti (Fielder) Bondy was a young hairstylist looking for a place to work in her hometown of Manchester. She was fortunate to find that Dorothy Moore — also a Manchester native — was getting ready to sell her business, Dorothy Mae’s Beauty Shop. Marti worked for Dorothy for three […]
Paul Whelan featured in Russian propaganda video
by Marsha Chartrand Drama continues to follow the case of Paul Whelan, an American who has been wrongfully detained in Russia for nearly five years. He was falsely accused of “espionage” and sentenced to 16 years in what is considered, even by Russians, to be a notorious prison camp. “The inmates of this prison are […]
Manchester prevails over Homer Trojans in second week of play
by Marsha Chartrand In the Manchester Flying Dutchmen’s first regular season game vs. Homer on Thursday, August 31, the team showed Homer their offensive and defensive power, scoring a 54–8 victory at home. “Blake Sloan continued to dominate,” said head coach Ben Pack, “running the ball as well as playing defense.” In the first quarter […]
Equestrian team has first meet of the season
by Donna Clark, Coach It was a sunny day and the team had lots of reasons to smile. The Manchester High School Equestrian Team pulled trailers into the Lenawee County Fairgrounds in Adrian late into the night and early hours of the morning in preparation for our first meet of the season on Sunday, August […]
News from the Blacksmith Museum: Manchester Historic Craft Project
submitted by Annette Siffin, Manchester Area Historical Society As summer is passing and fall is on the way, we thought it would be a good time to post an update from the Blacksmith Museum. The blacksmiths held a steady Sunday presence throughout the summer, including a very busy Chicken Broil Day, and recently hosting a […]
Farewell to a Firefighter
Story and photos by Marsha Chartrand It was truly the passing of an age for the Manchester Township Fire Department. Harry Johnson, 97, was honored for his years of service by his fellow firefighters last week at his funeral ceremony. Harry was remembered not only for his dedication but for his sense of humor and […]
