Public notice: Village of Manchester
NOTICE TO THE ELECTORS OF THE VILLAGE OF MANCHESTER Take notice that Village Ordinance No. 306, which provides for the establishment and appointment, compensation, and discharge of a village manager, was amended pursuant to 1895 PA 3 as amended, on March 7, 2022 and will take effect 45 days after the date of adoption unless […]
Michigan OKs expanded bobcat hunting season over activists’ concerns
by Zahra Ahmad (Bridge Michigan) LANSING — Hunters and trappers can now kill bobcats in the southern Lower Peninsula in the fall. Over objections from animal activists, members of the Natural Resource Commission voted 7-0 on Thursday to create a bobcat season in nine more counties: Muskegon, Montcalm, Gratiot, Saginaw, Ottawa, Kent, Ionia, Clinton and […]
How Michiganders can help and support Ukrainians while avoiding scams
by Bridge Staff (Bridge Michigan) The catastrophe in Ukraine has spawned a global response, with people donating to humanitarian efforts as more than 2 million Ukrainians have fled the country since the Russian invasion. Before making a donation, it’s important to consider two questions: First, is the charity you’re considering a legitimate, well-run organization or a scam? […]
Michigan groups rallying to help Ukraine amid Russia invasion
by Zahra Ahmad (Bridge Michigan) WARREN— Michigan security, refugee and cultural groups are organizing safe routes, shipping medical supplies and providing support to Ukraine as war with Russia escalates. Several organizers held demonstrations opposing Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in the last few weeks. Among the organizers was Lesia Florchuck, president of the Ukrainian Cultural Center in Warren. […]
Whitmer kidnaping trial starts: ‘Second civil war’ or ‘crazy talk’?
by Jonathan Oosting (Bridge Michigan) GRAND RAPIDS — Brian Woodman sat in the fourth row of a federal courtroom and struggled with the realization that his childhood best friend had grown up to advocate for a violent overthrow of government officials. “By brute f– – – force,” Adam Fox, the accused ringleader in an […]
T-Shirt Design Contest for Canoe/Kayak Race
submitted by Sybil Kolon, Canoe/Kayak Race Committee The canoe/kayak race committee is seeking designs for the 56th Annual Manchester River Raisin Canoe/Kayak Race, to be held on Sunday, May 15. The winner will receive four of the t-shirts in the sizes they specify or a $50 gift certificate to Over the Edge. Entries are due […]
MHS football players read to Klager students
The month of March is traditionally March is Reading Month and Luther C. Klager Elementary School continues to celebrate it with a variety of fun reading events. Last week Manchester High School football players were featured readers! Klager principal Karin Villarreal explained that long ago their then media clerk, Muriel Dority, brought in high school […]
MCS Strategic Framework committee concludes
This winter, MCS Superintendent Brad Bezeau organized a team of district staff and community members to set short and long term goals for the school district, under the title of the Strategic Framework committee. Participants were selected after Dr. Bezeau sent an open invitation to school staff and the community in October. The intent was […]
MHS Digital Dislocators place 6th at first competition of the season
Submitted by Andy Galicki, for the Digital Dislocators Manchester High School’s robotics team, 6081 Digital Dislocators have finished their first competition of the 2022 season this weekend. They ended the qualification matches as the 6th-ranked team overall out of 34 total teams. They advanced to the playoffs and earned the privilege of being captain of […]
Building a Marriage of Intimacy Program – last week to register!
submitted by Community Bible Church Community Bible Church (8400 Sharon Hollow Rd) still has 8 spots left for the “Building a Marriage of Intimacy” program which will be held Saturday, March 19 from 9 am – 4 pm. Registration closes March 13. Professional daycare is provided, so take a day off from entertaining your children and learn […]
