Sara Swanson

Collins named to Palmer Dean’s List

Avery Collins of Manchester has been named to the fall 2022 Dean’s List at Palmer College of Chiropractic’s Main Campus in Davenport, Iowa. Palmer College of Chiropractic, the first and largest college in the chiropractic profession, has campuses in Davenport, Iowa; San Jose, California; and Port Orange, Florida. If you have a student who made […]

 Sara Swanson

Three Manchester students make SVSU Dean’s List

Nearly 1,900 students from Saginaw Valley State University earned a spot on the fall 2022 semester Dean’s List. To be eligible for the Dean’s List, a student must take at least 12 credit hours and carry a semester GPA of 3.4 or better. Among the students named to the Dean’s List were Madelyn Harris, Anthony […]

 Sara Swanson

DTE, Consumers Energy to Michigan lawmakers: We need to do better

by Janelle D. James (Bridge Michigan) Elouise Garley says she never imagined she’d have to use lanterns to light her home after leaving war-torn Liberia more than 20 years ago for Detroit. “As a teenager, we used (lanterns) as electricity, and I got traumatized by darkness. Whenever it’s dark, I think of the days of […]

 Sara Swanson

Michigan moves to end threat of jail to hunters who fail to report deer kills

by Kelly House (Bridge Michigan) Michigan lawmakers are moving to reform a controversial law that threatens hunters with 90 days in jail for failing to notify state regulators of deer kills. Fresh off the first season under a mandatory reporting policy that was never fully enforced, momentum is building to ease penalties to a simple […]

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Whitmer signs anti-discrimination protections for LGBTQ residents in Michigan into law

by Lauren Gibbons (Bridge Michigan) Michigan’s LGBTQ residents will be covered by the state’s anti-discrimination law under legislation signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer Thursday. The legislation, dubbed historic by supporters and LGBTQ rights advocates, means that employers won’t be able to fire or refuse to hire a person because of their sexual orientation or gender […]

 Sara Swanson

February 2023 Senior Student of the Month: Sarah De Zwaan

submitted by Manchester Jr./Sr. High School Manchester Jr./Sr. High School’s February 2023 Senior Student of the Month is Sarah De Zwaan. Sarah is the daughter of Keith and Teri De Zwaan. She has been an active member of student council for six years and was elected president both junior and senior year. Sarah was also […]

 Sara Swanson

February 2023 Underclass Students of the Month

submitted by Manchester Jr./Sr. High School Students at Manchester Junior/Senior High School receive Student of the Month awards for promoting a good way of life; for working and getting along with people; for working up to their capacity; for inspiring respect for adults, peer groups, and people in authority; for promoting good citizenship; for promoting […]

 Sara Swanson

Time to register for MSAs Spring Rec Soccer

submitted by Tracey Hittle, VP of Recreational Soccer, Manchester Soccer Association Soccer season is just around the corner, and registration for Manchester Soccer Association’s Spring Rec Soccer is OPEN! The season starts April 15 and runs through June 3, taking off the weekend of Memorial Day. There are three coed age divisions: U5 (birth years […]

 Sara Swanson

Tea Tasting & Positive Reflections at the MDL

submitted by Laura Wohlgemuth Nichole Jensen from Hand and Heartwork shared her Tea Tasting & Positive Reflections at the Manchester District Library (MDL) on Monday, March 6. Many gathered for the camaraderie and guided introspection while enjoying a sampling of locally blended, organic herbal teas! Participants were able to relax, sit, and sip while learning […]

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Land assessment, management & conservation conversation coming to Bridgewater Township

by Sara Swanson Do you consider natural areas and farmlands to be assets to your community? Would you like them to remain? Then join your neighbors and Township representatives on April 17 from 6:30 to 8pm at the Bridgewater Township Hall located at 10990 Clinton Rd to learn about the benefits of and opportunities for […]