Michigan budget negotiations break down (again) over short-term road funding
by Riley Beggin (Bridge) Negotiations over the state budget broke down once again this week and both Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and GOP leaders blamed each other for holding up an agreement before an Oct. 1 deadline to pass a state budget. At the center of the disagreement is, as ever, road funding. Whitmer is […]
Village Council makes response to attorney presentation on cityhood
Last Tuesday’s meeting of the Manchester Village Council, included a special session on City Status. Village President Pat Vailliencourt also was present a half-hour prior to the scheduled meeting in order to answer any questions from citizens. Although there were several visitors at the meeting, and time was allotted for questions, no questions were asked […]
K of C & St Marys donate school supplies to Klager Elementary
Luther C. Klager Elementary School received a large donation of back to school supplies last week from the Manchester Knights of Columbus, Fr. Edwin A. Fisher Council 4354 and St. Mary Catholic Church Manchester. Donations included pencils, paper, crayons, markers and tissues as well as sanitary wipes, pencil cases, folders and backpacks were collected as […]
Panthers run past Dutchmen, 23-42
Editor’s Note: This week’s Flying Dutchmen Varsity Football Coverage sponsor is JoAnn Okey. by Tyler Scott On the road and in the rain, a pair of late game interceptions extinguished Manchester’s hopes for a comeback win. The Flying Dutchmen football team trailed most of the game in a 23-42 loss to the Addison Panthers in its […]
MUMC Day of Service
Members of the Manchester United Methodist Church (MUMC) will be holding a Day of Service on Sunday, September 29th. They will head out into the community to help however they can and wherever they can. And anyone and everyone is invited to participate! Participants will meet at MUMC located at 501 Ann Arbor Street at […]
MAHS holding Oak Grove Cemetery Tour
Have you ever wandered the Oak Grove Cemetery and been curious about the names you’ve read? The Manchester Area Historical Society (MAHS) is holding an Oak Grove Cemetery Tour this Thursday, September 12th at 6 pm. Wear comfortable shoes and meet at the main entrance to the cemetery, across the street from the Manchester Feed […]
Help teachers clean-up I-94
Manchester teachers have adopted a stretch of highway and welcome volunteers to help with their next clean-up day, Saturday, September 21, starting at 8 am. All Manchester Schools employees, families, friends, and high school NHS students are welcome to volunteer. They’ve adopted the east and west bound 2 mile stretch of I-94 between Fletcher and […]
State Sen. Theis announces Veteran of the Year contest
Manchester’s State Sen. Lana Theis announced on Wednesday a Veteran of the Year contest hosted by her office. “The 22nd Senate District is blessed with many military veterans who continue to serve our communities with the same honor, courage and commitment that they did while in uniform,” said Theis. “I am looking forward to giving our vets […]
Time to register for 2019 CROP Walk
Manchester’s 2019 CROP Walk is coming up Sunday October 6, from 1-3 pm, with the walk through Manchester starting at 1:30 pm. Participants should meet at the Manchester United Methodist Church, located at 501 Ann Arbor Street around 1 pm. Walk one mile or three miles around the community! To participate, find out if your church or […]
SRSLY on Manchester students & vaping
submitted by Sarah Schmidt, SRSLY Manchester Program Coordinator According to the 2018, Michigan Profile for Healthy Youth (MiPHY), two out of three (65.5%) Manchester High School students have not used a vape/e-cig in the past 30 days. 96% of Manchester Middle School students have not used a vape/e-cig in the past 30 days Did you […]
