Shell shocked: Why eggs are so expensive in Michigan and when it will end
by Janelle D. James (Bridge Michigan) Inflation combined with avian flu to push egg prices 60% higher than a year ago, and now Michigan agriculture experts say the prices may not start to drop until spring. The difference is five times the 12% overall jump for grocery items, according to the latest report on consumer […]
End may be near for Michigan redistricting panel, a year after finishing maps
by Lauren Gibbons (Bridge Michigan) Michigan’s independent redistricting commission now has a plan to go dormant once lawsuits against its work wrap up — but a fight with the Legislature over funding for commissioners’ salaries and legal bills remains unresolved. The 13-member panel finished the thrust of its work in late 2021, when commissioners approved […]
Yellow ribbon project for Paul Whelan
by Marsha Chartrand “Tie a Yellow Ribbon Round the Ole Oak Tree“ may not be as familiar a song as it once was, but most people recognize the yellow ribbon as a long-standing symbol of support for an absent or missing loved one. Especially during the Gulf War, there was a profusion of yellow ribbons […]
Obituary: Russell M. Hieber
Russell M. Hieber, 92, of Saline, Michigan passed away Tuesday, January 17, 2023 at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital. He was born on May 14, 1930, in Freedom Township, Manchester, Michigan to Rolland and Caroline (Meyers) Hieber. Russell married the love of his life, Jean Ahrens, on August 19, 1950, in Manchester, Michigan. Russell was an […]
Charter commission seeks community input
by Marsha Chartrand The newly elected City Charter Commission has completed its work of developing a City Charter for Manchester and as the next step of the ongoing process will be holding a public information meeting to present the results on Thursday, January 26, at 6pm in the Village Council Chambers. The Commission is asking […]
CRC names new director
by Sara Swanson and Marsha Chartrand It all started with cucumbers. Last summer, Bridgewater Township resident Carol Wotring was taking a year’s leave from a stressful job in the mental health field. She discovered beekeeping and gardening, and it turned out she had an overabundance of cucumbers in her garden. Trying to decide what to […]
Manchester Township January 10, 2023, board meeting report
by Sybil Kolon All board members except John Seefeld and Mike Fusilier were present at the January 10 township board meeting. Also present was assistant fire chief Mike Kouba and a few other members of the public. Kouba provided the monthly fire department report for December. There were 49 calls for service during the month. […]
December 2022 Students of the Month
submitted by Manchester Jr/Sr High School 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 good citizenship; for promoting […]
Seniors confidently start plans for 2023
by Marsha Chartrand It has been a very long almost-three years since the Manchester Area Senior Citizens gathered for their twice-weekly lunches at Emanuel United Church of Christ Fellowship Hall. But starting now, in January 2023, they’re back! COVID-19 restrictions, bus problems, health concerns, and financial issues have delayed these once much-anticipated gatherings for too […]
Obituary: Alice Marie Knorpp
Alice Marie Knorpp, 102, of Manchester, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, January 16, 2023. Honoring Marie’s wishes, cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held at a later date. She was born on February 2, 1920, in Ann Arbor, Michigan to George and Rosemond (Grosbeck) Lyke. Marie will be missed […]
