It’s peak yellowjacket season in Michigan, and they’re as mean as ever
by Janelle D. James (Bridge Michigan) It’s September, and that means yellowjackets are at their peak in Michigan. They may look like bees, but the vicious insect has no qualms about attacking. “This is the time of year when the colonies are at their maximum size,” said Howard Russell, entomologist at Michigan State University. “It’s […]
Michigan rents are rising, prompting debate about tenant protections
by Yue Stella Yu (Bridge Michigan) LANSING — Ty Lancaster says he slept in his pickup truck when he first moved from Florida to Michigan this summer. Then the pickup truck broke down, Lancaster said, and he was truly without shelter. He said he had to sleep in a park near the Lansing Capitol lawn […]
MCS holding forums to discuss Zero Mill Increase, Bond Renewal ballot proposal
submitted by Brad Bezeau, Manchester Community Schools superintendent Manchester Community Schools Zero Mill Increase, Bond Renewal ballot proposal and election is taking place on Tuesday, November 7, 2023, throughout the Manchester Community Schools district. This Zero Mill Increase, Bond Renewal ballot proposal will go to all of the voters on this day for their consideration […]
Introducing the new Luther C. Klager Elementary principal and director of the Manchester Early Childhood Center
submitted by Brad Bezeau, Manchester Community Schools superintendent It is with great excitement that Manchester Community Schools welcomes Widad Luqman as our next principal at Luther C. Klager Elementary and director of the Manchester Early Childhood Center. The Manchester Community Schools Board of Education approved her hiring at the August 16, 2023, Board of Education […]
Twentieth Century Club holding potluck
submitted by Diane Du Russel, Twentieth Century Club The Twentieth Century Club has been in existence since 1899, when a group of ladies gathered to form a club to discuss current events and book reports. Eventually they decided to have a theme every year in which subjects would be investigated and the information shared with […]
Please support the 2023 CROP Hunger Walk in Manchester!
submitted by Lon Nordeen and Cathy Moore, CROP Hunger Walk volunteers Your neighbors and friends ask for your support for an important local cause by contributing and/or walking 1–3 miles around the community on October 1, from 1 to 3 pm for the annual CROP Hunger Walk. This event will start at the Manchester United […]
Early Halloween celebration at the RV Park
submitted by Elyse Mackenzie, Hidden Lakes RV Resort Manchester’s new RV resort, Hidden Lakes, is holding a free Halloween celebration on Saturday, September 30, from 2pm to 4pm. Everyone in the community is invited. Activities include pumpkin painting, trick-or-treating, and a costume contest. The resort is located at located at 11485 Parr Rd. Questions about […]
WCRC roadwork this week
by Sara Swanson In Freedom Township, Hieber Road between Reno Road and Schneider Road will continue to have intermittent lane restrictions through September 8 for drainage and gravel resurfacing. In Manchester Township, Ayers Road between County Line and Wellwood Road, and Kirk Road between Schleweis Road and Tracey Road will have intermittent lane restrictions through September […]
September 2023 Gardening Advice
submitted by Jennifer Fairfield, Garden Mill Do you remember the “Pushmi-Pullyu” creature from Doctor Doolittle? It was supposed to be a cross between a gazelle and a unicorn, but it had two heads (though in the movie, it looked more like a two-headed llama). One of the creatures in the Doctor’s group of animals, upon […]
Senior Newsletter THE TRUMPETER — September 2023
The September 2023 edition of Manchester’s Newsletter for Seniors, THE TRUMPETER, is now available. Download it here: 3. SEP 2023 Trumpter pgs 1-3.. Download the calendar here: 4. SEP 2023 Trumpter Cal
