Biggby project will not continue
by Marsha Chartrand After many months of deliberations and numerous site plan revisions, the developers of the property at 327 W Main St, who had planned to open a Biggby Coffee business at the location, have notified the village that they will not continue to pursue their application. “For Sale“ signs appeared in the windows […]
Dutchmen advance to second round in playoffs
by Marsha Chartrand It has been an exciting week for the Manchester Flying Dutchmen. “Qualifying for the MHSAA football playoffs is a huge step in the process of regaining momentum for our program,” said varsity head coach Ben Pack. “When learning our opponent was going to be Grass Lake, our players were excited to have […]
Building and Grounds Department honored at October school board meeting
submitted by Dr. Brad Bezeau, Superintendent of Schools As we continue to “Rebuild the Wheel” in the MCS, we honor and recognize our unbelievable MCS Buildings and Grounds Department throughout the month of October 2022! We recognized them at the Monday, October 17, 2022, Manchester Community Schools Regular Board of Education Meeting. The team includes: […]
Photos: Klager Halloween Parade
photos by Marsha Chartrand It may have been a rainy and dull day outside, but it was bright and colorful inside the Klager gym on Monday morning for the annual Klager Halloween Parade. From the littlest Klager kids through to the “big“ second-graders and the grown-up teachers and paraprofessionals, everyone enjoyed participating in the Halloween […]
Legion sets flag-burning ceremony
by Marsha Chartrand “A Flag may be a flimsy bit of printed gauze, or a beautiful banner of finest silk. Its intrinsic value may be trifling or great; but its real value is beyond price, for it is a precious symbol of all that we and our comrades have worked for and lived for, and […]
As Michigan election nears, some apprehension over strife at polls
by Ron French & Jonathan Oosting (Bridge Michigan) No one knows what to expect on Election Day in Michigan. Democratic Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson recently warned of possible “violence and disruption” on Nov. 8 and beyond. Her Republican opponent, Kristina Karamo, claimed Benson and Democrats will spend Election Day trying to “suppress” Republican poll […]
More Michigan parents opt to skip school vaccines for their children
by Robin Erb & Isabel Lohman (Bridge Michigan) The number of Michigan parents seeking school vaccination waivers for their children continues to grow — with rates nearly as high by the end of 2021 as they were in 2014, the year before the state began mandating “education” sessions with vaccine-reluctant parents. In four Michigan counties […]
1-in-10 people in U.S. over 65 has dementia, U-M study finds
by Robin Erb One in ten people aged 65 and older has dementia, according to a new national study that builds on long-time research at the University of Michigan. Another 22% of study subjects had a mild cognitive impairment, according to the study, published Monday in the Journal of the American Medical Association’s Neurology publication. […]
Frost kills off flies that had spread virus among local deer herd
by Marsha Chartrand Epizootic hemorrhagic disease (EHD) is an acute, infectious, and often fatal viral disease of some wild ruminants, in particular deer. This malady is characterized by extensive hemorrhages and has been responsible for significant deaths in deer herds in Michigan over the past few years. Recently, Ken Beasley, who lives near the Bridgewater/Freedom […]
