70 international students face deportation in Michigan. Trump won’t say why
by Kelly House & Isabel Lohman (Bridge Michigan) The Trump administration has so far revoked the legal status of more than 70 international students and recent graduates at Michigan’s universities as part of an unannounced and unexplained national push to force deportations. That includes 22 students at the University of Michigan, 12 at Wayne State […]
Yes, Canada geese are annoying. But should they be gassed to death in Michigan?
by Laura Herberg (Bridge Michigan) Some people are upset after Michgian’s Natural Resources Commission made it easier this year to gas geese to death. Since 2022, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources has allowed property owners or parks staff to apply for permits for Canada geese to be killed using carbon dioxide if the birds were involved […]
Manchester hosts first of the County’s Monthly Veterans Coffee Hours
by Sara Swanson Manchester hosted the first of Washtenaw County Department of Veterans Affairs’s (DVA) Monthly Veterans Coffee Hour on Thursday April 3. Manchester Mill on the Water, which provided the venue, and Millie’s Coffeehouse were sponsors. The coffee hours will rotate throughout rural and underserved areas of Washtenaw County in order to strengthen connections […]
Plymouth Church Children’s Ministry makes generous donations to Manchester’s Community Resource Center
submitted by Carol Wotring, Community Resource Center The Children’s Ministry of Plymouth First United Methodist Church recently demonstrated remarkable generosity through dual donations to the Manchester Community Resource Center (CRC). The ministry organized a successful food drive that resulted in a substantial donation of 506.3 pounds of food to the CRC’s food pantry. The children […]
Emanuel UCC inviting community to new organ dedication and recital
submitted by Emanuel UCC Music Committee and Church Council To all those interested in music, organs, and special recitals, Emanuel United Church of Christ (Emanuel UCC), located at 324 W Main St in Manchester, has scheduled a recital and dedication of their new Allen organ, May 4, 2025, at 2:30pm. This event is free and […]
Riverside Students enjoy a night at the Escape Rooms!
submitted by Melissa Yekulis On Friday, April 4, the Riverside Title 1 Team hosted a Family Engagement Night. All Riverside Intermediate School families were invited to attend a night of Escape Rooms. One room was dressed up for twisted fairy tales as the families tried to escape from fairy tale witches by solving language arts […]
Vernal pool patrol training at Iron Creek Preserve
from Legacy Land Conservancy Come join Legacy Land Conservancy and River Raisin Watershed Council in learning about a magical yet common wetland: vernal pools! Vernal pools are wetlands that are small and often seasonally flooded, meaning they do not contain water all year round. They play a critical part in maintaining the health of our […]
Manchester Community Schools breaks ground on Athletic Complex renovations
by Sara Swanson Manchester Community Schools held a groundbreaking ceremony at the Athletic Complex on Friday, March 21, 2025. Dr. Brad Bezeau, superintendent, spoke first, introducing school board members and project partners, and talking about the project overall. Sandra Wiitala, school board president, spoke next, thanking community members and school families and explaining the bond […]
Manchester track and field pre-season outlook
submitted by Michael Coltre, Coach, Manchester Track and Field The Manchester Track and Field program is off and running for its spring season. This season will be like no other as the team has high expectations with a good blend of returning talent and newcomers and will also be juggling the construction going on around […]
High school principal candidates interview this week
by Sara Swanson Manchester Community Schools announced last Wednesday that the posting of the Manchester Jr./Sr. High School principal position has been closed, and that the district will be conducting their first round of interviews this Thursday, April 10, 2025, beginning at 5pm. They are inviting all Manchester Community Schools parents, students, families, and community […]
