Lack of school counselors hobbles Michigan college enrollment efforts
by Ron French (bridge Michigan) Susy Talentino’s retirement isn’t going as she’d planned. The veteran high school counselor left Sault Ste Marie Public Schools in 2022, but is already back advising students. The district that presented her with a teal-bordered cake with the words “Enjoy retirement Susy” just a year ago asked her to come […]
Climate change is harming Michigan hunting and fishing, groups warn lawmakers
by Kelly House (Bridge Michigan) LANSING—Climate change is threatening the future of Michigan’s forests, fish and wildlife, and Michigan must act now to bolster nature against a warming world. That was the message delivered to legislators Tuesday by a recently-formed coalition of hunting, fishing and conservation groups organized around their concern for how warming temperatures […]
Michigan is ‘improving outcomes’ for early childhood health and education, report says
by Hannah Dellinger/Chalkbeat Detroit (Bridge Michigan) Michigan is improving its outcomes for early childhood education, well-being, and health, according to a national report released Wednesday. The annual report, by the nonpartisan research organization Zero to Three, details areas where Michigan performed better than national averages, such as the percentage of parents who read to their babies daily […]
Local residents awarded at County Farm Bureau annual meeting
submitted by Kathleen Siler, Washtenaw County Farm Bureau Washtenaw County Farm Bureau held their annual meeting on the evening of Monday, September 18, at the Alber Orchard and Cider Mill in Freedom Township. Awards were issued and multiple recipients were Manchester-area residents! Washtenaw County Farm Bureau president Travis Fusilier had the honor of presenting his […]
OBT has been awarded $50,000. What does this mean for Manchester?
by Sara Swanson Washtenaw County Community Mental Health announced last month that in February the Community Mental Health millage advisory committee approved a one-year pilot grant for 5 Healthy Towns Foundation (5HF). 5HF will use the $50,000 grant to help fund the One Big Thing (OBT) initiative, including planning of community events and paying for […]
3rd Annual Witches Night Out to include shopping, sipping & fun!
submitted by Merrill Guerra, Dragonfly and Birch Greetings, my pretties! It’s that time of year when we witches are hard at work harvesting, making potions, and getting ready to face the onslaught of all the little ghouls and goblins. We deserve a night out, don’t you think? Well, Downtown Manchester is planning its third Annual […]
Author Talk with Michigan’s own John Marks (photos)
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library The Manchester District Library Adult Book Club hosted a special event with Michigan author John Marks on Wednesday, September 20. Club and community members came out to hear Marks talk about his life and writing process. Marks also read an excerpt from his most recent book, Rail Against […]
CRC needs donations for Weekend Kids Meal Program
by Sara Swanson Did you know that the Community Resource Center (CRC) makes sure Manchester students have access to four nutritious meals, milk, juice, and snacks over the weekend, throughout the school year? Through the Weekend Kids Meal Program, the CRC sends food home with students in need of supplemental food. And now they need […]
WCCD is collecting milkweed seeds and needs your help!
from Washtenaw County Conservation District Washtenaw County Conservation District is collecting milkweed seeds through November 20 and need your help. Common milkweed is the priority native species to support the monarch butterfly. Unfortunately, their population is declining toward extinction. Loss of habitat in the summer breeding grounds is a factor that could be contributing to […]
Manchester District Library seeks volunteer readers for story time
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Manchester District Library (MDL) is seeking volunteers from the community to read at Family Story Time on Tuesdays at 11am. Special guest readers share 1–2 short picture books with support from MDL staff and a volunteer musician. Books are provided by the library, and with advance notice, volunteers […]
