Warming temps mean many Michigan lakes won’t freeze in coming years
by Jim Malewitz, Mike Wilkinson (Bridge) As the earth warms, more Michigan lakes will see ice-free winters, and “extensive loss of lake ice will occur within the next generation,” according to a study recently published in the journal Nature Climate Change. The trend bodes poorly for the state’s cold water ecosystems and those who enjoy ice fishing, […]
Less skiing, thinner ice, canceled fests. Michigan adapts to climate change
by Jim Malewitz (Bridge) Jim MacInnes would rather not say how much money his northwest Michigan resort lost in December 2015. That’s when temperatures in the 40s and 50s effectively closed 54 of his 58 ski trails by the end of Christmas week, a crucial stretch for the business. “It cost us a lot of money,” said MacInnes, […]
Library celebrating March is Reading Month, new book club for 5 to 8 year olds, & other upcoming events
submitted by Tamara Denby, Manchester District Library March is National Reading Month and the Manchester District Library has planned some special programs and events to celebrate! First, in an effort to encourage kids and teens to get excited to read, the library is holding a March reading challenge. The rules are simple: every child and […]
Manchester Area Historical Society kicks off Pay Down the Mortgage Campaign
At its February 14 general meeting, the Manchester Area Historical Society (MAHS) launched its Pay Down the Mortgage fundraising campaign, with the goal of reducing and eliminating the mortgage principal on the Kingsley-Jenter House, presently the home of MAHS. Since 1904, the Kingsley-Jenter house has stood at the corner of Main Street and M-52, welcoming all to […]
New literacy center at the library for earliest readers
Karen Seghers of the Manchester District has created a new “Literacy center” in the youth area of the library. The literacy center is meant for parents and grandparents of pre-K and kindergarten-aged children to work together with their young learners to develop the skills needed for reading. The literacy center supplies are meant to be used […]
Meet the MCS staff: Transportation
submitted by Manchester Community Schools
Super Leaders. Super Readers. (part 1)
submitted by Jennifer Mayes, Principal, Luther C. Klager Elementary Super Leaders. Super Readers. These four little words truly embody our mission at Klager Elementary. What we do in partnership with our families for children ages 5-8 can set students up for either success or difficulty for the remainder of their school experience. These truly are […]
Mass at Sunrise on Ash Wednesday
submitted by St. Mary Catholic Church There is one day during the year when we see a great number of people walking around with dark smudges on their foreheads. And these people are usually so well-groomed! When and why does this occur? It would be on “Ash Wednesday,” the day Christians mark as the beginning […]
Chamber of Commerce After Hours Mixer
The Manchester Chamber of Commerce will be holding an after hours mixer on Thursday, March 7 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm at Over the Edge Sports Bar located at 230 East Main Street. This will feature a casual atmosphere, food, drinks, and networking. The mixer will serve as the Chamber’s first 2019 General Membership meeting, which will include an […]
Manchester Sportsman Club Nerf Wars
Manchester Sportsman Club, located at 8501 Grossman Rd. in Manchester will be holding their next Nerf Wars on Sat March 2nd from noon-3pm. The cost to participate is $20 per child. Participants must be 12 or under and parents must be present. The price includes snacks for each participants. Each participant needs to bring their own Nerf gun […]
