After Oxford shooting, Michigan Dems seek to bar high-capacity magazine sales
by Jonathan Oosting (Bridge Michigan) LANSING — Every second matters in a mass shooting and limiting high-capacity ammunition magazines could save lives by slowing shooters and forcing them to reload more often, Michigan Democrats argued Thursday as they proposed new regulations. Legislation set to be introduced in the state House and Senate would prohibit the […]
Rising cost of water in Michigan leads to affordability problems
by Brett Walton, Circle of Blue (Bridge Michigan) The rising cost of water and sewer service in Michigan is consuming a larger share of household income, leading to mounting financial burdens for both families and communities, particularly those with high poverty rates, a new report finds. The growing affordability problem spreads beyond publicized examples in Detroit and […]
Luminaria sales to begin Christmas week
submitted by Barry Allen, Manchester Lions Club Each year since the 1970s the community has turned into a village of lights as the residents of Manchester light their luminaria at sunset on Christmas Eve. The annual luminaria celebration will return this year with the Manchester Lions Club organizing the holiday tradition since taking over the […]
MDL supports Manchester Community Resource Center with holiday pantry drive
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Manchester District Library (MDL) invites the community to join them in supporting the Manchester Community Resource Center (CRC) during their annual holiday pantry drive. MDL will accept donations of food goods and other pantry items through January 15. All contributions are welcome; however, items of particular need are […]
Christmas carol sing along
submitted by Kelly Blaine, Emanuel Church The Manchester community is invited to join the Christmas Carol Sing Along being hosted at Emanuel Church Wednesday, December 8 starting at 7:30 pm. Gather your friends and join us in the beautifully decorated sanctuary and feel the magic of the season come alive as we sing Christmas Carols.
School winter holiday band concerts
Looking for some seasonal music to get you in the Christmas spirit? Everyone is invited to the two upcoming school winter concerts. Riverside Intermediate School’s fifth and sixth-grade bands and will be holding their winter concert this Thursday, December 9th at 7 pm in the High School Auditorium. The Manchester High School winter concert will […]
Visit with Santa or write to Santa!
Did your child miss meeting or getting their photo with Santa last weekend? It’s not too late. There are two more opportunities — both on Saturday, this coming weekend! Santa will be visiting the Manchester District Library located at 912 City Road, on Saturday, December 11 from 10:30am to noon. Children and invited to meet […]
Photos: 2021 Manchester Christmas in the Village
No photo: 20 families participated in the Scavenger Hunt. Scavenger Hunt Winners of $10 Gift Certificates to Sweet Leilanis were Mark Nashif, Buff Donovan, and Crystal Rose. Organizer Kim Strickland stated, “Thank you to our Sponsors: Worth Repeating, River Raisin Distillery, and the Manchester Area Chamber of Commerce!”
November 2021 Senior Student of the Month: McKenna Marsh
submitted by Manchester Jr./Sr. High School Our November 2021 Manchester Community Schools Foundation Student of the Month for Manchester High School is McKenna Marsh. Mckenna is the daughter of Jarrod and Elizabeth Marsh. She has been a member of the High School National Honor Society for one year and is currently the secretary. McKennna has […]
Underclass Students of the Month announced for November
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 […]
