Michigan teen looks to college, but after pandemic she questions her drive
by Ron French (Bridge Michigan) GRAND RAPIDS—The walls are painted green and blue in the room where Jackie Calderon spent about 22 hours a day during the first year of the pandemic. There is a wallpaper strip of the letters of the alphabet along the ceiling. The curtains are emblazoned with a happy zoo full […]
Michigan election law: Everyone wants change, common ground is the hard part
by Lauren Gibbons (Bridge Michigan) Since the 2020 election, local and state officials have put forth a slew of proposals for overhauling how Michigan’s votes are processed, tallied and kept secure. But with another statewide election this fall, little has changed as deep ideological differences make even widely bipartisan proposals a tough sell in Michigan’s […]
Rev. Peter Harris to retire from Sharon United Methodist Church
submitted by Rev. Peter Harris, Sharon United Methodist Church After 40 years in pastoral ministry, the last 15 at Sharon UMC, Pastor Pete Harris is retiring. The community is invited to a “Celebration Open House” to be held at Sharon UMC Fellowship Hall (19890 W. Pleasant Lake Rd.), Saturday, May 21, from 1 to 5pm. […]
State Senate approves dyslexia bill
Last month we reported on Manchester Community Schools staff members advocating for a dyslexia bill to the State Senate education committee in March. It passed in the committee in April and last Wednesday the State Senate passed it as well. Manchester’s State Senator, Republican Lana Theis, chairs the Senate Education and Career Readiness Committee and […]
Kannon Duffing named to the MHSAA’s Student Advisory Council
Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA) announced last week that eight student-athletes who will be juniors at their schools during the 2022–23 academic year have been selected to serve two-year terms on the MHSAA’s Student Advisory Council. Manchester High School’s Kannon Duffing from class 2024 is one of the eight who was selected. Joining Kannon […]
56th Annual Manchester River Raisin Canoe/Kayak Race results
The 56th Annual Manchester River Raisin Canoe/Kayak Race was held on Sunday. Organizers had 75 entries initially, with five no-shows and 12 more registered on the day. In total, 82 canoes and kayaks made it down the river! Winners in each category: Single Teen Kayak Trent Line 48:29 Jolene Line 48.51 Christine Drake 51:09 Single […]
18th Annual Golf Outing Fundraiser
submitted by Manchester Area Chamber of Commerce Manchester Area Chamber of Commerce and Community Resource Center are holding their 18th Annual Fundraiser Golf Outing at Hills’ Heart of the Lakes Golf Course on Saturday, June 11, 2022. The event includes a 4-person scramble, par 3 challenges, prizes, and contests. Check-in and breakfast snacks are at […]
Chip sealing, gravel resurfacing, dust control, and culvert replacement this week in the Manchester area
Starting on Monday, May 16, 2022, the Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) will begin a preventative maintenance chip-seal project on Austin Rd. between the county line and the Village of Manchester limits in Manchester Township and Sharon Hollow Rd. between Herman Rd. and Austin Rd. Austin Road will not be closed, but delays are likely […]
April 2022 Senior Student of the Month: Cerine Cubberly
submitted by Manchester Jr./Sr. High School Our April 2022 Manchester Community Schools Foundation Student of the Month for Manchester High School is Cerine Cubberly. Cerine is the daughter of Theresa Mouser. She has been a member of the Spanish Club for three years while being their treasurer for one year. After high school Cerine plans […]
Underclass students of the month announced for April
submitted by the Manchester Junior/Senior High School Students in grades 7-11 at Manchester Junior-Senior High School received their Student of the Month awards for promoting a good way of life; for working and getting along with people; for working up to your capacity; for inspiring respect for adults, peer groups, and people in authority; for […]
