Michigan Republicans poised to bypass Whitmer, ban abortion procedure
By Jonathan Oosting (Bridge) LANSING – Michigan’s Republican-led Legislature is likely to criminalize the most common form of second-trimester abortion early next year if initiated legislation reaches the Capitol. That would bypass Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, who has promised a veto, but spark a legal fight. House Speaker Lee Chatfield and Senate Majority Leader Mike […]
Michigan leaders join forces to reform schools. Can it work this time?
By Ron French (Bridge) A Who’s Who of Michigan civic leaders announced Wednesday a joint effort to try to reform Michigan’s struggling schools, focusing first on early literacy and routing more money to high-poverty and rural schools. The organization, called Launch Michigan, may be the most ambitious collaboration of philanthropy, education, labor, business and community leaders in […]
Julie Charney to fill principal roles at Riverside and Klager
With Manchester Community Schools’ superintendent, Nick Steinmetz accepting a new position at Madison Schools starting January 1, the district has multiple administrative roles to fill. In addition to serving as superintendent, Steinmetz has been serving as building administrator (principal) for Klager Elementary School and Riverside Intermediate School this year. The Board of Education opted to […]
Middle School Robotics Team places well at state competition
by Caiden Kippnick, freshman at Manchester High School and member of Manchester Robotics After the Flying Dutchbots advanced to the state competition, they went right back to work, finding new ways to improve their robot. On the first day of competition, their hard work began to pay off. The Dutchbots finished Friday in second place […]
Christmas Home Tour raises $1,760
Manchester Christmas Home Tour organizers tallied all their numbers for this year’s event held Saturday, December 7th in Bridgewater Township and have announced that they sold 117 tickets for a total of $1,760. They split this year’s profits between the Manchester Community Resource Center and the Saline Area Social Service with $880 going to each. […]
Free Christmas meal at St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea
St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea, located at 775 S. Main St. in Chelsea, will open its doors to the community on Christmas Day, Wednesday, December 25, for anyone that cannot afford a meal or for anyone that would otherwise be alone during the holiday. Food will be served from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm. Registration is […]
Blue Christmas Service at Zion Lutheran Church
submitted by Mary Tobin, Zion Lutheran Church Blue Christmas Service at Zion Lutheran Church? Yes, blue as in the blues. As in “I am feeling blue.” Not everyone is cheery and excited for the Christmas holidays. Dealing with the death of a loved one, facing life after divorce or separation, coping with the loss of […]
Community Bible Church sets Christmas Eve Service
Community Bible Church located at 8400 Sharon Hollow Rd. is holding their annual candlelight Christmas Eve service from 6 to 7 pm. All are welcome to attend.
Why every senior should complete the census
submitted by the Manchester Community Resource Center
Manchester Art Walk (photos)
Saturday afternoon Manchester was full of even more than usual interesting, one-of-a-kind options for the holiday shopper as many businesses hosted one or more artists during an art walk. Most artists were also Manchester residents. Here are some of the featured artists!
