HIV prevention treatment rising among young adults, U-M study finds
by Eli Newman (Bridge Michigan) As the US Supreme Court weighs a decision that could upend how insurers cover preventive-care treatments, researchers at the University of Michigan have found a dramatic rise in young adults taking one of the world’s leading HIV prevention medications. A study published in the Journal of General Internal Medicine this month found […]
Trump to Michigan: Comply with immigration, DEI orders or lose road funding
by Lauren Gibbons (Bridge Michigan) President Donald Trump’s administration is threatening to withhold transportation funding allocated for Michigan and other states if they fail to assist with immigration deportation efforts or comply with orders to disband diversity, equity and inclusion programs. Experts say widespread infrastructure cuts in Michigan are unlikely. But the threat should be […]
Manchester talks to each other on Flag Day
by Sara Swanson Many events were held all over our area on Saturday, June 14 including here in Manchester. A relatively new organization, Manchester Voices Indivisible held a Flag Day “Manchester Talks” Community Kitchen Table in Wurster Park. Representatives from community organizations were present at tables, there was cake, duffins, coffee, tea, kids craft activities, […]
Worth Repeating honors POWs & MIAs for Memorial Day
by Sara Swanson Worth Repeating has decorated their window honoring prisoners of war and those missing in action this Memorial Day. They have done this through a POW/MIA table. The Naval History and Heritage Command explains that the tradition of setting a separate table in honor of prisoners of war and missing comrades has been […]
78 scholarships announced at MHS Awards Night
from Manchester Community Schools On Thursday, May 22, the Manchester Jr./Sr. High School held its Annual Awards Night. Among other honors, seniors were presented with scholarships. Guidance counselor Carla Freeman stated that over $70,000 was given in scholarships this year. The following is the list of scholarships awarded and their recipients: The Barry & Peggy […]
MCS offering Summer Camps & Safety Town
by Sara Swanson Manchester Community Schools is holding summer camps for kids in kindergarten through 6th grade (2024–2025 school year). They will be held at Riverside Intermediate School and run in the mornings from 8:30am to 11:30am for kindergarten through 2nd graders, and from noon until 3pm for 3rd through 6th graders. Each camp lasts […]
No Track, No Problem! Boys Win Regionals!
submitted by Michael Coltre, Coach, Manchester Track and Field Boys Win Regionals! Girls take 4th at Regionals In the week the track team lost their home track and place to practice because of construction, they were able to overcome this adversity and still claim the first Regional Championship since 2007! The Boys won the Regional over […]
Jan Davis honored with emeritus status from Manchester Family Services
submitted by Diane Du Russel, Manchester Family Services Over the years Manchester Family Services (MFS) has had many volunteers who have served faithfully from year to year. MFS felt those who had retired from helping deserved to be given the honorary title of Emeritus for the work they had accomplished. Emeritus is a Latin word […]
Meet the MCS superintendent finalists!
by Sara Swanson On Thursday, May 29, Manchester Community Schools Board of Education will be hosting the three superintendent candidate finalists. They will all spend some time during the school day touring the school buildings and getting to know the facilities and schedules. There will then be a meet-and-greet with school families and community members […]
Help form “Friends of Watkins Lake State Park”
by Sara Swanson Watkins Lake State Park, Michigan’s 103rd state park co-owned with Washtenaw County Parks, and located partially in Manchester Township, has been open to the public since 2016. From its inception, there has been discussion around forming a friends group. Now, 9 years later, that is happening! A Friends of Watkins State Park […]
