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 […]
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 […]
