Public notice: Manchester Township
MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Manchester Township Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing at the Manchester Township Hall Board Room, located at 275 South Macomb Street, Manchester, MI 48158, on June 29, 2023, at 6:30 pm. The purpose of this hearing is to receive public […]
Michigan bills would give farmers ‘right to repair’ tractors, equipment
by Ashley Zhou (Bridge Michigan) Farmers at Faist Farms in Jackson County were planting their annual corn crop this spring when their John Deere tractor ground to a halt, displaying an error code. Hoping to diagnose the problem, Jacob Faist pulled out the manual and looked up the code. But the manual simply said to […]
‘Hands-free’ distracted driving law takes effect June 30 in Michigan
by Lauren Gibbons (Bridge Michigan) PLYMOUTH — Starting this summer, Michigan drivers will have to put down their phones while behind the wheel or risk a ticket. On Wednesday, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed legislation making Michigan the 26th state to enact a “hands-free” distracted driving law, which bars motorists from driving while holding cell phones […]
How a tiny U.P. school became a national model for Native American education
by Ron French (Bridge Michigan) WATERSMEET—Three out of four students enrolled at the Watersmeet Township School are Native American, but there were days in the very recent past when you wouldn’t know it. Sixty percent of children from the Lac Vieux Desert Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians tribe were deemed chronically absent during the 2021-22 school […]
With 80 years between them, two alumni reflect on Manchester High School, life experiences
submitted by Julie Trolz Ashley, Manchester High School Alumni Association, Class of 1973 Reno Feldkamp graduated from Manchester High School in 1943. Caiden Kippnick is graduating from Manchester High School in 2023. Reno is 98 and Caiden is 17. The Class of 1943 had 33 students, while the Class of 2023 has 76 students. Eighty […]
Manchester High School Class 2023 graduates!
by Sara Swanson On Sunday, June 4, at 2pm Manchester Jr/Sr High School (MHS) held its graduation ceremony at the athletic complex. Principal Wendy Bridges gave the welcome address. The National Anthem was performed by the MHS band, which was conducted by graduating senior and drum major Logan Kippnick, and the MHS choir, which was […]
Varsity soccer team are district champions!
submitted by Scott Somerville The Manchester Girls’ Varsity Soccer Team started their playoff run on Tuesday, May 30, after finishing the regular season with an outstanding 15–3–0 record, an Independent Soccer League championship, and an MHSAA D4 MPR rank of #9 in the state. Playing at home, the Lady Dutch faced the Red Wolves of […]
Peacemaker Award established
by Sara Swanson In early March of this year, Manchester resident Joan Gaughan met with Superintendent Dr. Bradley Bezeau. She had an idea for an award that up to that point didn’t exist, a peacemaker award. Her idea was for an award to be presented to a graduating senior who had shown leadership in quelling […]
MECC 4-year-old preschool class graduates
by Sara Swanson While Manchester Community Schools Class of 2023 graduated on Sunday, earlier this week another Manchester Community Schools class also held a graduation ceremony, for the Class of 2036! Manchester Early Childhood Center (MECC) held their 4-year-old preschool class graduation ceremony on Thursday, June 1, in the Luther C. Klager Elementary School gymnasium. […]
New teen hangout during June at the library
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library On Wednesdays during the month of June, Librarian Amelia introduces a new casual teen program at the Manchester District Library (MDL) from noon until 2pm. Games, snacks, and craft supplies will be provided for a fun, chill hangout session in the History Room. Stop by the library or […]
