Michigan makes gains in moving data, with fewer people leaving state
Editor’s note: This story was originally published by Bridge Michigan (bridgemi.com), a nonprofit and nonpartisan news organization. To get regular coverage from Bridge Michigan, sign up for a free Bridge Michigan newsletter here (https://bit.ly/BridgeMichiganNewsletter).” by Janelle D. James, Bridge Michigan Michigan’s population may be continuing to stabilize as nearly equal numbers of people moved to and from the state […]
Details released on proposed mine bordering Watkins Lake State Park and County Preserve
by Sara Swanson We reported in our last edition that Norvell Township has received an application for a proposed 900-acre aggregate mining operation that would border Watkins Lake State Park and County Preserve (Watkins Lake SPCP). Though the mine would be located fully in Norvell Township, Watkins Lake SPCP spans both Norvell and Manchester townships. […]
Manchester seniors were busy at the senior center and beyond in December
submitted by Patricia Vailliencourt, Manchester Senior Citizens Council December was a busy month at our Manchester Senior Center. Lots of fun and hard at work volunteering to provide services to our community. On December 12 almost 30 of us rode the WAVE bus to Turkeyville to enjoy a great lunch and a performance of “The […]
Chelsea Proving Grounds delivers 650 lbs food and more to Manchester CRC
submitted by Carol Wotring, Executive Director In December, the Manchester Community Resource Center received 650 pounds of food and non-food essentials this holiday season from Chelsea Proving Grounds management and union staff. Keith organized the drive and, along with Andy and Ellis, delivered an impressive haul of everyday necessities, including condiments, meal kits, paper towels, […]
Retiring MAHS president, Ray Berg, to be honored at meeting this week
submitted by Caroline Lange, Treasurer, Manchester Area Historical Society The Manchester Area Historical Society invites everyone to come join in our January 8, 2026, meeting at the historic Kingsley-Jenter House, 302 E Main St, at 7pm. This meeting will be honoring our retiring president, Ray Berg. Also, bring your old artifacts to share or inquire […]
Community fundraiser planned to support Manchester graduate Donna Jordan
submitted by Sherry Green The Manchester community is coming together to support one of its own with a Recovery Benefit Dinner for Donna Jordan, to be held on Saturday, January 10, 2026, from 3pm to 6pm, at the Manchester Sportsman Club, located at 8501 Grossman Rd. Donna Jordan, a 1980 graduate of Manchester High School, […]
December school board meeting update: bus grant research continues, Tom Johns recognized, surveys going out soon
by Melissa Yekulis The most recent Manchester Community Schools board meeting took place on Monday, December 15, in the Junior/Senior High School Media Center at 6pm. All board members were in attendance, with one board member joining later in the meeting. The meeting began by approving the meeting minutes from the November 17 board meeting, […]
Manchester Youth Wrestling program wraps up early season
submitted by Valerie Davis, Manchester Youth Wrestling The Manchester Youth Wrestling program wrapped up its early season on Sunday, December 21, just in time for families to enjoy the holidays. The club would like to thank all the families who sacrificed many Sundays traveling to tournaments, as well as two nights each week for practices, […]
December 2025 MHS Students of the Month
submitted by Carla Zygner, Manchester Jr/Sr High School Manchester Junior/Senior High School is proud to announce the December Students of the Month. Every student who received the honor in December has consistently demonstrated kindness, leadership qualities, and a strong work ethic. They always do their best, whether they are in the classroom, representing Manchester in […]
