Veterans Day program set for Friday morning at Klager
The “Veterans Wall“ is a popular attraction at Klager Elementary, and grows each year. submitted on behalf of Rita Huber, American Legion Auxiliary Unit #117 Veterans Day is this Friday — November 11, 2022. Veterans Day occurs on Nov. 11 each year in the United States in honor of the “eleventh hour of the eleventh […]
Food Gatherers’ USDA grant will benefit Manchester, Milan programs
by Marsha Chartrand The Manchester Community Resource Center (CRC) is partnering with Aid in Milan and Food Gatherers of Washtenaw County in a program that will help increase food access for rural community members. Food Gatherers, the food bank and food rescue serving Washtenaw County, recently secured an $85,000 “Reach and Resiliency“ grant from The […]
History: The Manchester Hospital?
Editors’ note: Reprinted and adapted from an article published in The Manchester Enterprise, April 30, 1992 by Marsha Chartrand When we first purchased our home in Manchester, people would ask where we lived. One of the frequent comments was, “Oh, yes, Mrs. Gumpper’s house.“ Having since learned the interesting history of what is certainly by […]
Dutchmen end season with heads held high
by Marsha Chartrand It’s been Manchester’s longest and most successful football season in several years. Old records have been broken; new records have been made. The post-season also promises awards and accolades to several Dutchman players. But for now, it’s over. A 42–13 loss to the Napoleon Pirates is not the way anyone wanted to […]
Cross-country team and individuals qualify for state competition!
submitted by Daniella Kippnick Manchester High School’s cross-country teams met at Willow Metropark on Saturday, October 29, for their regional cross-country meet. It was a very foggy morning, which made the course feel unusual for both the runners and the spectators. Even late in the morning, it was difficult to see the runners until they […]
Michigan election: What to know about poll challengers, ID, canvassers, more
by Yue Stella Yu (Bridge Michigan) LANSING — On Tuesday, Michigan voters will decide the next governor and everything from who controls the state Legislature and Supreme Court to the future of voting and abortion rights. But a lot needs to happen between the moment polls open on Election Day and when the election results […]
Amazon cost-cutting hits Detroit. New facility hiring delayed until 2023.
by Paula Gardner (Bridge Michigan) The massive Amazon fulfillment center built on the former state fairgrounds in Detroit will fully open at least a half-year later than originally planned, company officials say, a move that puts an estimated 1,100 warehouse jobs in the city on hold until 2023. The delay from the planned opening this […]
Michigan colleges tout nonpartisan efforts to get more students to vote
by Isabel Lohman (Bridge Michigan) ANN ARBOR — On a Wednesday evening on the University of Michigan’s North Campus, students pass a colorful exhibit filled with information on how to vote. Staffers from the Ann Arbor City Clerk’s office sit in front of green banners ready to help students register to vote. It’s part of […]
Park signs project completed
by Marsha Chartrand “The Manchester Parks Commission wants to publicly thank Jeff Tervo for his craftsmanship on Manchester’s new park signs,“ said Commissioner Kindra Weid. The long-awaited final installation of the last two signs in the project occurred in mid-October. “We think Jeff did a great job, and they look very professional,“ Weid continued. Tervo, […]
New trees to provide more shade and beauty in the village
by Marsha Chartrand For the second year in a row, the Village of Manchester has been awarded a grant as part of the 2022 Consumers Energy Community Street and Boulevard Tree Planting Grant Program. This year’s grant was for a total of $3,000, an increase of $500 over last year’s funding. These funds were used […]
