Summer camps thrive at Klager, Riverside for 2023
by Marsha Chartrand A summer full of fun, coordinated by Katie Altherr, has been happening at Klager Elementary School ever since school let out in June. Summer Camps have thrived again this year for kids in grades K–6, winding up in Week 7 with a special project that will be a part of Manchester Community […]
Unique Story & Song evening comes to Manchester Underground this weekend
by Steve Girbach Songwriters in the round is a popular format for concerts, but Manchester Underground Music and Art (MUMA) is taking it to the next level. On Saturday, August 19, at 7:30pm, as part of their monthly music listening-room concert series, MUMA will host three artists of different musical genres who will share the […]
Gazebo concert features hyper-local talent this week
by Marsha Chartrand The season isn’t over yet! Come to the Gazebo this Thursday at 7pm for a concert featuring paula d, who puts the “Jam” in Jam & Suds. Along with her guitar, you don’t know who else might show up to provide some great music from the ’60s, ’70s, and more. You may […]
Eagle Scout project helps American Legion with flag collection
by Marsha Chartrand “The flag, when it is in such condition that it is no longer a fitting emblem for display, should be destroyed in a dignified way, preferably by burning.” (Disposal of Unserviceable Flags Ceremony, U.S. Flag Code.) The American Legion Post 117 has traditionally carried out flag-burning ceremonies, most recently last November (see […]
Nearly 23K Michiganders have lost Medicaid, another 123,000 remain at risk
by Robin Erb (Bridge Michigan) As the state of Michigan continues to trim back its Medicaid numbers, 123,744 people stand to lose coverage by the end of the month if they don’t respond to the state’s request for paperwork. Those are the latest numbers from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, which is […]
Michigan eyes miles-traveled charge for roads as EVs cut into fuel tax
by Jonathan Oosting (Bridge Michigan) LANSING — Michigan officials are exploring whether to replace gas taxes with “usage charges” as the auto industry’s shift to electric vehicles is expected to cut into tax revenues for road repairs. With fuel taxes projected to decline by hundreds of millions of dollars in coming years, the $82 billion budget Gov. […]
Records: Michigan voting machines exchanged at mall, ‘manipulated’ in hotels
by Jonathan Oosting (Bridge Michigan) LANSING — Pro-Trump attorneys and a Michigan lawmaker enlisted a private investigator to collect 2020 voting machines that were later “manipulated” during testing in Oakland County hotels, according to newly disclosed allegations by a special prosecutor. In a Thursday court filing, special prosecutor D.J. Hilson alleged the group — spearheaded by […]
Chicken Broil completes commitment to Chi-Bro Park improvements
by Marsha Chartrand Last Tuesday, the Chicken Broil presented the Village of Manchester with a check for $20,000 as their second-year commitment to the completion of the pickleball courts at Chi-Bro Park. “The Chicken Broil committee authorized $40,000 total; $20,000 last year and $20,000 from this year’s Chicken Broil proceeds,” explained Jeff Mann, co-chair of […]
Kathy O’Mara named Grand Marshal for 2023 Fair Parade
by Marsha Chartrand Kathy (Rose) O’Mara was born and raised in Manchester and graduated from Manchester High School with the class of 1978. She attended Washtenaw Community College then continued at Eastern Michigan University for her bachelor’s degree. She taught in Manchester her entire career, teaching kindergarten, first-, second-, and fourth grades for 33 years. […]
Thoughtful reflections in a not-so-simple world
by Marsha Chartrand A former resident of Manchester who is also a former volunteer wrestling coach at Manchester High School under coach Steve Vlcek, has written a book, Gathering the Quiet, that is available on Amazon and is also featured in the Brooklyn Library. (It will also soon be available at the Manchester District Library.) Although it’s […]
