Manchester Chicken Broil — a source of community pride
by Marsha Chartrand There are many recipes for the long-standing success of the Manchester Chicken Broil. Of course, most would say that #1 is the world-famous chicken dinner with the almost-equally famous coleslaw. And there’s the aroma of the chicken slowly roasting on the pits. There’s the camaraderie of running into old friends who come […]
Freedom Township family farm protected forever
submitted by Legacy Land Conservancy A scenic 226-acre family farm bisected by Pleasant Lake Road in western Washtenaw County is now permanently protected by Legacy Land Conservancy. Locust Hill Farm, conserved thanks to the efforts of siblings from the Kress family, consists of idyllic farm fields, a classic German-style dairy barn, a picturesque farmhouse, and […]
Local band releases new album
by Marsha Chartrand Grant Reiff has been writing, singing, and playing music all his life, but he’s just now releasing his first full album with his new band, The Riflemen, and he’s pretty excited about it. Having recorded albums in the past with other bands, he sees this one as special, because the band is […]
Fraud prevention workshop set for this Saturday
by Marsha Chartrand Have you ever been a victim of fraud? Do you know anyone who has? Chances are more and more likely, the answer is yes — if it isn’t you, it’s someone you know. Senior citizens are frequently victims of fraud, but it’s not only seniors. No one is completely safe from being […]
The Manchester Fairy Festival returns at the Manchester Farmers Market
submitted by Laura Wohlgemuth, Manchester Farmers Market Come join us at The Manchester Fairy Festival hosted by Worth Repeating, which will take place at the Manchester Farmers Market at Chi-Bro Park on Thursday, June 15, 3–7pm. This year’s Manchester Fairy Festival schedule includes: 3 to 6pm — Make your own Fairy Garden with ferns donated […]
Klager hosts Community Leadership Day as school year draws to a close
by Marsha Chartrand As part of a continuing effort to grow as a Leader in Me School and to immerse children in the world of community leadership, Klager Elementary School is continuing its tradition of holding a Community Leadership Day at the end of each school year. “The idea is that the leaders of Manchester […]
White named to NMU Dean’s List
submitted by Northern Michigan University Manchester graduate Steven A. White qualified for the Dean’s List at Northern Michigan University for the Winter 2023 semester. The Dean’s List recognizes those undergraduate-level students who have achieved a high scholastic standing during the regular academic year. To qualify for Dean’s List recognition, a student must have completed a […]
Local student graduates from Oregon State University
submitted by Oregon State University Oregon State University will graduate more than 7,300 students during ceremonies Saturday, June 17, at Reser Stadium in Corvallis and Sunday, June 18, at OSU-Cascades in Bend. The 7,338 graduates will receive 7,583 degrees. The graduates will add to the ranks of OSU alumni, who have earned 287,469 degrees over […]
Michigan population woes persist: Thousands leave for Sun Belt, census shows
by Mike Wilkinson (Bridge Michigan) Michigan’s population struggles continued after the pandemic eased, as nearly 15,000 people moved to other states from 2020 to 2021, new Census Bureau data shows. Even so, that was an improvement from the estimated net loss of 20,357 residents to other states from 2018 to 2019. The new numbers released Thursday […]
Michigan GOP plans shakeup of presidential primary, shift power to caucuses
by Jonathan Oosting (Bridge Michigan) Michigan Republican Party officials want to award most of the state’s presidential nominating delegates to the winner of 13 separate district caucuses, a move that would minimize the importance of the public primary four days earlier. The Michigan GOP’s state central committee was set to vote Saturday on the plan […]