Voting is important, but signs don’t belong in right-of-way
Tis’ the season … remember, political signs should not be placed along the roadside. Unfortunately, the WCRC does not have the resources to remove every sign that shouldn’t be there. Staff will prioritize removing signs that are causing a safety hazard, are attached to road signs, or are in the way of road maintenance. Signs […]
Dutchmen fall to Napoleon, 25-30
by Marsha Chartrand “Playing three quality teams in a row the first three weeks is a blessing,” says head Varsity football coach Ben Pack. “It allows us to find the issues that need to be addressed and fix them early. We continue to improve weekly; I expect another week of growth this week.” For the […]
Make it Manchester one more time this Thursday!
by Marsha Chartrand It may seem like summer just started, but just like that, we’re looking at the final 3rd Thursday of this season this week, on Sept. 15, from 5-8 pm. Featured will be live music by Oddkin at 5 pm; Alex Radloff at 6 pm; and Rio Doyle at 7 pm. Throughout […]
Bargardi graduates from University of Toledo
Dominic Bargardi, a member of the class of 2018 at Manchester High School, recently graduated in the spring of 2022 from the University of Toledo. Bargardi earned a Bachelor’s degree in Finance. University of Toledo, one of the most comprehensive universities in the nation, offers more than 270 degree programs. The university teaches real-world skills […]
Should you get a flu shot and COVID booster at the same time?
by Robin Erb (Bridge Michigan) With two relatively non-existent flu seasons — not to mention a weariness over repeated COVID boosters — Michigan residents might be reluctant to roll up their sleeves this fall for an annual flu shot. Not good, experts say. “Flu is going to circulate — absolutely,” said Joe Fava, assistant professor […]
With fewer inmates (and officers), Michigan closes another prison
by Ron French (Bridge Michigan) Prison facilities in Ionia and Adrian are shrinking this fall in the wake of a plummeting prison population and a crippling shortage of workers. The consolidations won’t result in layoffs, however. There are enough openings in prisons in each of the Michigan communities to absorb the employees of the mothballed […]
Voting rights ballot measure: What Proposal 2 would change in Michigan
by Lauren Gibbons (Bridge Michigan) Michigan voters will determine whether to implement nine days of early voting and a host of other changes to state election procedures when they consider Proposal 2 at the Nov. 8 general election. A “yes” vote would add several changes to the Constitution, including allowing nine days of early voting, […]
TOPS celebrates five years in Manchester
submitted by Susan Fielder, TOPS member The Manchester Chapter of Take Off Pounds Sensibly has been meeting weekly for five years, as of September 12. We are inviting others to join us as we continue supporting one another in making healthy life choices. Weekly discussion topics focus on healthy eating, exercise routines, and mindful strategies […]
Third Thursday adds “corny“ event!
submitted by Anita Herman Manchester’s final 3rd Thursday on September 15, 2022, promises to be better than ever. In addition to the advertised live music, vendors, street food, kids’ alley, and more, the Manchester Community Resource Center (CRC) will host a Cornhole tournament. Cornhole, the familiar family lawn game, has become so popular that friends […]
