Obituary: Glenda Joyce Dennis
Glenda Joyce Dennis, 81, of Manchester passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, September 21, 2024. She was born on February 25, 1943, in Ann Arbor, Mich., to Victor E. and Doris L. (Collins) Atwood. Glenda married the love of her life, Lee Edward Dennis, on October 28, 1961, in Manchester, Mich. Glenda loved […]
In Michigan, alarms grow over construction worker suicides; more help on way
by Anna Rossow, Capital News Service (Bridge Michigan) LANSING – Mental health problems in a male-dominated industry – construction – are often overlooked, and its workers have disproportionately high suicide rates, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics The agency says the suicide rate among construction workers is four times more than for adults […]
Michigan’s fall salmon migration run has begun. Anglers are salivating
by Janelle D. James (Bridge Michigan) Michigan’s coastal rivers and streams are filling up with salmon as the prized sportfish make their annual fall migration from the Great Lakes. The fall fishing run is eagerly awaited by anglers, giving them easy access to some of the millions of Atlantic, Chinook, pink and coho salmon that the […]
U-Pick? Go soon. Michigan apples, peaches ahead of schedule
by Janelle D. James (Bridge Michigan) Michiganders who want to pick their own apples or buy fresh from farms may want to head to the orchard earlier than usual — because they’re ready now. Extreme weather events — like a 70-degree day in February followed by a cold front and then record-high temperatures — have caused Michigan […]
Fourth candidate files to run for school board
by Sara Swanson We reported at the end of July, once the deadline had passed for getting on the ballot, that only three candidates had registered to run for the four school board seats up for election this November. Until very recently it was unclear who would fill that fourth seat. We now have a […]
Dr. Eleazer Root to receive Patriot Marker dedication from DAR in ceremony, descendants sought
submitted by Denise Frost, historian, Sarah Caswell Angell Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution Manchester is invited to celebrate its rich historical legacy by joining the Daughters of the American Revolution as they commemorate a significant chapter in American history with the dedication of an American Revolution Patriot Marker for Dr. Eleazer Root. […]
Mountain bike trail adds new feature; more rocks and fill dirt needed
by Sara Swanson Last spring, Manchester High School’s mountain bike team coach, Christian Burrell, began work improving and expanding upon the existing trail structure behind Chi-Bro Park to build more multi-use trails here in Manchester. The most recent update to the trails is a “rock roll” located on the part of the trail near the […]
Varsity Boys Soccer defeats Jonesville & Michigan Center, tough loss to Hillsdale
submitted by Beverly Earhart Last Monday Manchester Boys Soccer played at Jonesville, 6–0 Manchester for the win. Manchester also was victorious over Michigan Center last Wednesday, 5–2 Manchester for the win at Michigan Center. Of the five goals scored, Jeffrey Sangster scored 2, Jesse Sangster scored 2, and Philip Monschau Johnson scored 1. Thursday Manchester […]
Photos: Congresswoman Dingell visits Noggle Farms
U.S. Rep. Debbie Dingell stopped in Manchester on August 27 to tour Noggle Farms. Afterward she shared, “Great to visit Noggle Farms, a family-run beef-cattle farm in Manchester Township, to discuss their operation. We had meaningful conversations about the Farm Bill and the impact of carbon from cattle. And I loved getting to go on […]
Homecoming Parade and more this week!
9-17-24 Editor’s note: The route was changed after the article was originally published. This article has been changed to reflect the new route. submitted by Manchester High School Student Council We’d like to welcome the Manchester community to watch the 2024 Manchester Jr./Sr. High School Homecoming Parade this Friday, September 20, at 4:15pm. The parade […]
