Guest editorial: Preserving Manchester’s rural character
Guest editorials are by local leaders or experts with specific knowledge of a topic and may contain opinions. Views expressed in any editorial are always exclusively those of the author. by Sybil Kolon Last Thursday I gave the introduction at a meeting held at Manchester Township Hall presented by the Washtenaw Conservation District and others […]
Michigan State shootings: MSU to pay victims’ hospital bills, funeral costs
by Ron French (Bridge Michigan) EAST LANSING – Michigan State University will pay the hospital bills of five students wounded in the Feb. 13 shooting spree on campus, along with the funeral expenses of the three students who died. Interim President Teresa Woodruff made the announcement at a news conference Sunday afternoon that focused primarily […]
Flying object over Lake Huron shot down. What we know and what we don’t?
by Janelle D. James (Bridge Michigan) While some Michiganders may have been doing some last-minute grocery shopping and preparing for Super Bowl parties on Sunday, the U.S. was tracking down an object flying over the Great Lakes state. A U.S. F-16 fighter jet shot down another unidentified object, this time flying over Lake Huron, according […]
Kristina Karamo to lead Michigan GOP, topping Trump favorite
by Jonathan Oosting (Bridge Michigan) LANSING — Election denier Kristina Karamo will lead the Michigan GOP for the next two years after delegates on Saturday elected her state party chair in a contentious convention vote. Karamo’s victory signals the completion of a years-long grassroots takeover of the Michigan GOP, which is now dominated by a […]
MCS hires John Wilkins as new Athletic Director
by Sara Swanson Superintendent Dr. Brad Bezeau announced last week the hiring of a new athletic director. He stated, “The Manchester Community Schools proudly announces the hiring of John Wilkins as our new Athletic Director. John was approved to be the new Athletic Director and Dean of Students at Manchester Jr./Sr. High School at the […]
Manchester grad talks about career in theater
by Sara Swanson Kelsey Edwards, a 2017 Manchester High School (MHS) graduate, was recently hired as the Technical Director of Aquinas Theatre and The Circle Theatre at Aquinas College in Grand Rapids. While young to be hired into this role, her education and experience in theater, including her time at MHS, helped prepare her for […]
5 Healthy Towns Foundation launches Working Well
submitted by Matt Pegouskie, 5 Healthy Towns Foundation If you are an employer in the 5 Healthy Towns region, you are invited to take advantage of Working Well, a new no-cost initiative to promote workplace well-being and create a culture of wellness at your organization. “Employment and health are inextricably interconnected,” says Steve Petty, 5HF […]
Adult Learners Institute announces its March lineup
submitted by Joan Gaughan, Chelsea’s Adult Learners Institute In addition to St. Patrick’s Day and the first day of spring, the month of March also provides the following intellectual stimulation, courtesy of ALI. On Friday, March 3, Bill and Glenna Jo Christian tell the story of how Michigan native Pauline Cushman, a colorful woman with […]
Thompson named to Dean’s List at University of Findlay
Sarah Thompson of Manchester was named to the Fall 2022 Dean’s List at the University of Findlay. To earn this achievement, a student must attain a grade-point average of at least 3.5 on a 4.0 scale. Located in Findlay, Ohio, the University of Findlay is known not only for science, health professions, animal science, and […]
Public notice: Bridgewater Township
BRIDGEWATER TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES SPECIAL MEETING NOTICE WEDNESDAY, MARCH 02, 2023 7:00 P.M. The Bridgewater Township Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting on Thursday, March 02, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. at the township hall located at 10990 Clinton Road, Manchester, Michigan, phone (517) 456-7728, internet where meeting notices are posted: www.twp-bridgewater.org. Any […]
