Michigan workforce quietly passes pre-pandemic levels, shows resilience
by Paula Gardner (Bridge Michigan) Quietly, Michigan has passed an important milestone in its long climb from pandemic job losses. There are now more people working in Michigan than there were in late 2019 — in the months before COVID-19 prompted waves of job losses and workers began to flee the labor force. In October, 61.8 percent […]
Emanuel Church plans for annual Live Nativity
Emanuel Church’s Live Nativity will mark its 48th year on Thursday and Friday, December 14 and 15. Members of the community are invited to join the congregation of Emanuel in observing this event from 7pm to 9pm in the courtyard between the church and the fellowship hall at 324 W Main St. On these evenings […]
Students of the Month, October 2023
submitted by Carla Zygner, MHS Student of the Month coordinator Students at Manchester Junior/Senior High School receive Student of the Month awards for promoting a good way of life; for working and getting along with people; for working up to their capacity; for inspiring respect for adults, peer groups, and people in authority; for promoting […]
Zion Lutheran Church presents Songs of Christmas concert
by Sara Swanson Zion Lutheran Church, located at 3050 S Fletcher Rd in Freedom Township, is holding a Songs of Christmas concert on Friday, December 15, at 6pm. This free concert is presented by Zion Lutheran Church’s and Shalom Life Church’s Music Ministries, featuring local musicians and church choirs. If you can’t make the Friday […]
Senior Newsletter THE TRUMPETER — Pre-December
The Pre-December 2023 edition of Manchester’s Newsletter for Seniors, THE TRUMPETER, is now available. Download it here: PreDec2023
Loneliness on rise, as pandemic fades, U-M study finds. Programs offer help
by Kenzie Terpstra, Capital News Service (Bridge Michigan) LANSING – People across the nation grew familiar with social isolation during and after the COVID-19 pandemic, but social disconnection had been building since before the pandemic, according to a recent advisory. In Michigan, efforts to combat social disconnection are underway. The advisory from U.S. Surgeon General Vivek […]
New Michigan laws ban domestic abusers from owning guns for eight years
by Lauren Gibbons (Bridge Michigan) People with domestic violence convictions of any kind won’t be allowed access to guns for eight years under legislation signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer Monday. The legislation, Senate Bills 471 and 528 and House Bill 4945, suspends access to guns for those convicted of a misdemeanor involving domestic violence. Those subject to the ban would be […]
U-M’s mastodon man calls it a career after decades of solving Ice Age mysteries
by Aaron Martin & Kelly House (Bridge Michigan) ANN ARBOR — Dan Fisher came to the University of Michigan to study fossilized horseshoe crabs. When he retires at the end of 2023, Fisher will leave U-M as one of the world’s foremost experts in mammoths and mastodons, the elephant-like giants of the Ice Age. His retirement marks the […]
Guide to 2023 Christmas in the Village
Manchester Christmas in the Village 2023 Schedule of Events Keep up to date on any last-minute additions or changes at https://www.facebook.com/manchestermichristmas. Friday, December 1 Holiday Small Business Word Search When: Whenever businesses are open! Where: Participating local businesses Description: Win a $50 prize. See local businesses for details. M Shaw Home Studio Open House When: […]
Meet Manchester Community Schools’ new district nurse
by Sara Swanson Manchester Community Schools has employed a new, full-time district nurse, Sarah Roth, DNP, MSN, RN. She is present during school hours, being available to all three buildings at any given time. Her position covers multiple aspects of keeping the district healthy, from dealing with acute health issues that may present themselves during […]
