CDC awards SRSLY Manchester five-year Drug-Free Community Grant
submitted by Alexandra Duranczyk, SRSLY Manchester The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has awarded SRSLY Manchester its second five-year Drug-Free Community Grant, providing funding from October 2023 to September 2028. SRSLY Manchester was awarded its first five-year Drug-Free Community Grant in 2018. This grant will continue to empower Manchester to address youth substance […]
Students of the Month, September 2023
submitted by Carla Zygner, MHS Student of the Month coordinator Students at Manchester Junior/Senior High School receive Student of the Month awards for promoting a good way of life; for working and getting along with people; for working up to their capacity; for inspiring respect for adults, peer groups, and people in authority; for promoting […]
River Raisin Distillery to host community trunk-or-treat
submitted by Kate Austad, River Raisin Distillery River Raisin Distillery will be hosting a Manchester trunk-or-treat from 1 to 3pm on Sunday, October 29, on Elton Street as a Downtown Development Authority–approved event. They would like to invite all interested local businesses, organizations, and patrons to come decorate a trunk, pass out candy, or hand […]
56,000 Michigan kids could lose child care as federal COVID funding ends
by Isabel Lohman (Bridge Michigan) Thousands of Michigan families are expected to face a child care crisis beginning this weekend as federal funds for child care during the pandemic end on Saturday. More than 1,200 child care providers in the state are expected to close and 56,000 children could be left without child care services, […]
Democrats seek to reverse Michigan’s ban-on-bans of plastic bags
by Kelly House (Bridge Michigan) Michigan Democrats took a step forward Thursday in their quest to abolish a controversial “ban on bans” of plastic bags. A House committee heard testimony on a bill that aims to reverse a 2016 state law — passed when Republicans controlled the Legislature — that prevents local municipalities from restricting the […]
Lawmakers revisit auto insurance law, seek higher payouts for crash victims
by Lauren Gibbons (Bridge Michigan) Michigan lawmakers this week introduced bills designed to expand medical care for victims of catastrophic car crashes who say their care was compromised by the state’s auto insurance overhaul four years ago. Crash survivors and their health providers have complained that 2019 changes to the state’s no fault insurance system […]
What will a City Charter change?
by Marsha Chartrand As the election approaches on November 7, it is likely that some residents still have lingering questions about the new City Charter and how much things will change — or not — should the majority vote “Yes” for city status. Gathering last week with three of the key players in this quest […]
Fun’d raising at the blacksmith museum (Manchester Historic Craft Project)
submitted by Annette Siffin, MHCP Things are heating up for the Manchester Historic Craft Project. We kicked off the September meeting for the Manchester Area Historical Society members with an introduction to and demonstrations of what we do at the Blacksmith Museum. Some of the members had never been in the building! We were very […]
Equestrian: The relationship between a horse and its rider
submitted by Coach Donna Clark Horses and riders develop close relationships. Not only do riders communicate through verbal language and tone, but body language is read easily by your horse. Having a stressful day? The tension that you hold in your body is felt by your horse, making him or her anxious also. It’s hard […]
Dutch concentrate on a homecoming win, 55–12
by Marsha Chartrand The Flying Dutchmen made a resounding comeback in Friday night’s homecoming game, defeating Leslie 55–12. “After the setback the previous week, I was extremely happy to see how focused our players were during practice the entire week,” said Coach Ben Pack. “This proved to continue on Friday. The first half was the […]
