Michigan bald eagles soar back from near-extinction
by Ashley Zhou (Bridge Michigan) Bald eagles are hard to miss with their dark brown bodies, contrasting white heads and tails, bright yellow beak and 8-foot wingspan. And it helps that their numbers are growing in Michigan — which professional photographer Stacy Williams has witnessed firsthand. Thirteen years ago, Williams spotted one consistent pair of bald […]
Help wanted: Report ranks Michigan health care jobs with the most need
by Robin Erb (Bridge Michigan) There will always be sick people. Her mother’s six-word advice set then-high schooler Kelly Parish on her career trajectory. Now if only the rest of Michigan would listen, the 56-year-old mused. A radiologic technologist at Family Health Center in White Cloud in rural Michigan north of Grand Rapids, Parish finds […]
70th annual Chicken Broil “an awesome success”
by Marsha Chartrand The unqualified heroes of the 70th Annual Manchester Chicken Broil have got to be the Weather Committee. Since the earliest years of the Chicken Broil, a team consisting prominently of local clergy has been assigned as the Weather Committee. This primarily honorary position was, of course, intended to pray for clear blue […]
CARE in Schools wraps up year of work with Manchester Community Schools
by Marsha Chartrand Last fall, Manchester Community Schools partnered with C.A.R.E.™ in Schools in an effort to rebuild community connections and give families and staff a voice in the improvement and success of our district. C.A.R.E.™ stands for Community, Attitude, Resiliency, and Empathy, which founder Madeline Black and partner Maggie Hatcher, an MCS alumna, believe […]
Vintage Flea opens with music, flowers, and lots to see
by Marsha Chartrand It’s been a few weeks since the “teaser” signs have appeared in the window of the former pharmacy building with some intriguing merchandise selections and a “Coming Soon” announcement for the Vintage Flea. It has been a family affair for Jennifer Miller as she’s persuaded her husband, Jerry, to be her chauffeur […]
100 Chicken Broil meals distributed to CRC clients in need
submitted by Melissa Licavoli, Community Resource Center Thanks to a grant provided by the Washtenaw County Office of Community & Economic Development, as well as to a generous private donation, the Community Resource Center was able to offer a Meal Voucher Program for the 70th annual Chicken Broil. One hundred tickets were distributed to 38 […]
St. Mary’s Ice Cream Social — Thursday, July 27
Submitted by St. Mary Roman Catholic Church St. Mary’s Parish is pleased to announce the return of its annual Ice Cream Social on Thursday, July 27, from 4:30 to 7:30pm. This event will be held in front of the church on the north side of Wurster Park, 210 West Main St. We are celebrating the […]
Manchester UMC offers two free movie nights
submitted by Manchester United Methodist Church This summer there will be two opportunities to gather for an evening of free movies and snacks with the return of Movie Nights at Manchester United Methodist Church, 501 Ann Arbor St, Manchester (the church next to Klager Elementary). On Friday, July 28, we’re planning an indoor showing of Madagascar: […]
Okey celebration set for July 30
by Marsha Chartrand A celebration open house in honor of and gratitude for the many contributions of Dr. Monty and Dr. JoAnn Okey to the Manchester community will be held in the large pavilion at Carr Park on Sunday, July 30, from noon to 3pm. Over the years, the couple and their family of six […]
