Fairy Festival THIS Thursday
The Manchester Farmers Market will be holding their annual Fairy Festival this Thursday, June 13 from 3:30 to 7 pm, at Chi-Bro Park. Special activities include: Fairy Garden Make and Take from 3:30 to 7 pm (or until supplies run out) Fairy Crafts from 3:30 to 7 pm Fairy Bowling from from 3:30 to 5 […]
Distemper and parvovirus on the rise in Washtenaw County wildlife and pets
submitted by Humane Society of Huron Valley Raccoons acting strangely. Skunks wobbling around. The Humane Society of Huron Valley (HSHV) is reporting a significant increase in Washtenaw County wildlife with distemper and parvovirus, diseases that can be deadly to pets if they’re not vaccinated. “HSHV’s Emergency Rescue Department has responded to hundreds of emergency wildlife […]
Graduation Announcement: Allen Morse Koch
We are all so very proud of you. You have a bright future ahead and we know you will do great. Love, Mom & Dad, Great-Grandma, your Grandparents, Aunts, Uncles, and Cousins. Do you have something you want to announce or congratulate? We run birth, engagement, marriage, anniversary, birthday, retirement and graduation announcements and congratulations for […]
Superintendent to take on role of Riverside principal
At April’s Manchester Community School’s Board of Education meeting, action was taken to lay off three MCS positions effective June 30, 2019. These positions including High School Assistant Principal/Athletic Director, Mr. Lavell Blanchard; Riverside Intermediate School principal/Director of Special Education, Mr. Gary Puhl III; and Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent, Courtney McLennan. These layoffs, part […]
Public Notice: Bridgewater Township
BRIDGEWATER TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING SYNOPSIS 6-Jun-19 The regular monthly meeting of the Bridgewater Township Board of Trustees was called to order by Supervisor Fromhart at 7:00 p.m. Five board members were present (quorum) with 5 citizens in attendance. Board heard citizen participation. Board approved the 2-May-19 meeting minutes as amended. Board approved the […]
The debate is on: Will wolves move to Michigan’s Lower Peninsula?
by Eric Freedman, Capital News Service (Bridge) When Silas Rose Sr. settled in Clinton County in 1836, “few trails had been made and there were long distances between the clearings where a small field of grain would give proof of the enterprise of some hardy pioneer settler,” according to family history. “Howling wolves could be […]
Whitmer plan to boost funds for neediest K-12 students hits wall in Lansing
by Magdalena Mihaylova (Bridge) Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s plan to give more money to Michigan students who have greater needs is in trouble in the GOP-controlled Legislature. The House Appropriations Subcommittee on School Aid and Department of Education approved a school aid appropriations bill Thursday that didn’t include Whitmer’s recommendation for a “weighted formula” for school funding. […]
Public Notice: Bridgewater, Manchester & Sharon Townships
NOTICE OF REGISTRATION FOR THE ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 6, 2019 THE TOWNSHIPS OF BRIDGEWATER, MANCHESTER AND SHARON, MICHIGAN TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE TOWNSHIPS MENTIONED ABOVE: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that any qualified elector of the townships of Bridgewater, Manchester and Sharon in the state of Michigan who is not already […]
Acorn Market plans April 2020 opening
submitted by Ruth VanBogelen, Acorn Farmers’ Market & Cafe Progress on opening a non-profit food store in the Village of Manchester continues. Planned for April 2020, the store will sell locally produced vegetables, meat and dairy products as well as some prepared items for quick, healthy home-made meals. The store will also feature a small […]
Manchester High School Class of 2019 Top 10
All of the following information courtesy of Hollie Koltz, Manchester High School. All photos courtesy of Unforgettable Photos except for the photo of River Spitler which is courtesy of the Spitler Family. Quenton W. Bortmas Parents ~ Michael & Mary Bortmas Graduating Magna Cum Laude Founder of Time Club Key Club Vice President National Honor […]
