Obituary: Harold Eugene Tedrick
Harold Eugene Tedrick, 88, of Manchester, passed away peacefully at home, under the care of Arbor Hospice, on Sunday, April 9, 2023. Harold’s family and friends will gather Thursday, April 13, 2023, from 10:30am to noon at Eineder Funeral Homes — Manchester Chapel. A graveside service will take place following visitation at Oak Grove Cemetery, […]
Desserts through the Decades: 1930s
submitted by Laura Wohlgemuth On Wednesday, March 29, Chef Keegan from The Lakehouse Bakery shared different dining aspects from the 1930s and how they differ from the 1920s, which was covered in the previous class at the Manchester District Library. The Great Depression took a toll on all aspects of American life, not just dining. […]
Letter to the editor: Grateful for linemen’s service
March 29, 2023 This Manchester area resident, Nick Jackson, is splicing a damaged power line that supplies our homes with electricity. Nick and many other linemen do this both day and night regardless of the weather. We should be grateful for their service and quit complaining and stop talking about lawsuits. Robert Mottice Freedom Township […]
MHS robotics team wins district event, likely headed to World Championship!
submitted by Caiden Kippnick Manchester High School’s robotics team, also known as Team #6081, the Digital Dislocators, was charged up at competition once again in Saline. After a bumpy start, the Digital Dislocators finished their qualification matches in third out of 36 teams with a record of 9–2–1. When teams went to select their alliance […]
Manchester Community Garden, an opportunity for anyone to become a gardener!
submitted by Ruth VanBogelen, Manchester Community Garden The Manchester Community Garden is taking applications for residents interested in growing their own vegetables this summer. The garden is located on the bus loop road between Klager School and the High School with access off Dutch Drive (look for the metal arch). This is the 11th year for the […]
Photos: Massage Oils Make & Take at the MDL
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Nichole Jensen of Hand and Heartwork presented a beautiful and relaxed Massage Oils Make and Take at the Manchester District Library on Monday, March 27, 2023. Participants learned how to let intention guide the selection of ingredients based on their properties, the blending of the selected ingredients, and […]
Senior Newsletter THE TRUMPETER — April 2023
The April 2023 edition of Manchester’s Newsletter for Seniors, THE TRUMPETER, is now available. Download it here: 3. APR 2023 Trumpeter pg 1-3. Download the calendar here: 4. Apr 2023 Cal pg 4.
Michigan’s COVID death rate wasn’t so bad, study finds
by Robin Erb & Mike Wilkinson (Bridge Michigan) Michigan was hit hard by COVID-19, there’s not much doubt of that. Based on population, the state suffered the 10th worst death rate of any state in the nation, leading to some of the criticism the Whitmer administration faced for its handling of the pandemic. But a comprehensive, state-by-state study […]
Michigan fishing license 2023: How much does it cost and how to apply
by Janelle D. James & Kelly House (Bridge Michigan) As hunting season comes to a close and open-water fishing season begins, Michigan residents can begin purchasing or renewing their fishing license. Adults are required to purchase a license to catch fish, amphibians, crustaceans and reptiles in Michigan; the license is valid through March 31 of the […]
Lifesaving Narcan for drug overdoses approved for over the counter sale
by Robin Erb (Bridge Michigan) The life-saving, opioid-reversing drug Narcan may soon be available at your corner gas station, grocery store or online in addition to pharmacies. On Wednesday, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Narcan — formally known as naloxone hydrochloride — for use without a prescription. The move should make the 4-milligram nasal […]
