Michigan recipients fear food assistance cuts that could cost state $890M
by Jordyn Hermani (Bridge Michigan) LANSING — Residents and state officials are sounding the alarm over potential cuts to a food assistance program that aids around 1.5 million Michiganders, saying a federal proposal could hurt needy families and cost the state nearly $900 million a year in the process. “Trying to make ends meet from […]
Should refusing vaccines be a civil right in Michigan? Some lawmakers say yes
by Eli Newman & Robin Erb (Bridge Michigan) Some lawmakers in Lansing are pushing legislation that would prevent Michigan from enforcing vaccine mandates for school children and force the state to extend civil rights protections to residents who reject immunizations. A GOP-led bill in the House would amend the Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act to prohibit discrimination based on “vaccination […]
Michigan GOP budget takes aim unisex school bathrooms, ‘woke’ universities, email pronouns
by Jordyn Hermani (Bridge Michigan) LANSING — Michigan schools could face a 20% funding penalty if they maintain diversity initiatives, allow transgender girls to play girls sports or have unisex bathrooms for LGBTQ students under a controversial new state House budget proposal unveiled and approved Wednesday. The $21.9 billion bill, which passed the Republican-led House […]
Introducing Bootleg Brews — Manchester’s new drive-up coffee window
by Sara Swanson River Raisin Distillery, located at 480 W Main St here in Manchester, announced last week that we now have a new morning coffee option, and you don’t even need to get out of your vehicle for this one. Starting on Wednesday, June 4, the distillery now features Bootleg Brews. Joe Jarvis, owner, […]
Backyard chicken ordinance passes!
by Sara Swanson Four months after Manchester’s City Council agreed to consider an an ordinance to legalize backyard chickens, backyard chickens are legal! At their regular meeting last Monday, June 2, the council unanimously passed an ordinance allowing for residents to keep female chickens and quails in their backyards. It will go into effect July […]
Clinton Summerfest Antique Tractor Show and Festival coming up!
submitted by John Schiel, Clinton Summerfest Antique Tractor Show organizer Clinton Summerfest Antique Tractor Show and Festival is Saturday, June 14, 2025, from 9am till 4pm. It is the 16th year for the festival and many volunteers help to put it on from both Manchester and Clinton. Manchester residents John and Tuesdee Schiel are on […]
Manchester Varsity Softball regional champs!
submitted by Sandra Wiitala The Manchester Varsity Softball team claimed the Division 4 regional title this last Saturday at Morenci! They beat the Morenci Bulldogs 6–0 in the morning and fought hard to come out on top in the final against Summerfield 2–1. They were supported by a large hometown crowd and their coaches, Katie […]
Dutch Track finishes on a high note at State Finals!
submitted by Michael Coltre, Coach, Manchester Track and Field Manchester had a great showing Saturday, May 31, at the D4 State Finals in Hudsonville as the boys took 10th place. Manchester is now home to three new all-state athletes! All-state is anyone placing top eight in this meet as this is the best of the […]
Photos: Manchester Jr/Sr High School 2025 Graduation
by Sara Swanson Manchester Jr/Sr High School (MHS) held its graduation ceremony on Sunday, June 1. Read more about that HERE! Graduation photos courtesy of Graduation Foto, www.gradphotonetwork.com. Thank you to Brittney Tabor.
Come talk to your neighbors at a Flag Day Community Kitchen Table
submitted by Linda Knox, Manchester Voices Indivisible Early Saturday morning, a lot of chairs and more than a dozen tables will be set up in Wurster Park, the tables topped with checkered tablecloths and dressed with bouquets of red, white, and blue flowers. Millie’s Coffeehouse will deliver coffee, and Dragonfly and Birch will bring the […]
