First Michigan school district to go fully online amid coronavirus
By Ron French (Bridge) Lansing Public School District will be fully remote learning for the beginning of the school year — the first school district in the state to announce plans to continue homebound learning due to the pandemic. The 10,000-student urban district is the first to announce it will be fully online, but it likely […]
A Michigan guide to wearing masks, or not, during coronavirus
By Robin Erb (Bridge) Emotions are raw and confrontations have turned ugly, even violent, this week after Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s issued an executive order that Michigan businesses ensure their customers wear masks to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. And some confusion abounds. It was just five months ago, after all, that the nation’s […]
WCRC: Road work on Ely continues
Intermittent lane closures on Ely Rd between US-12 and Sharon Hollow Roads in Manchester Townships will continue through this week for limestone resurfacing. This is the only county road work scheduled for the Manchester area this week.
Public notice: Bridgewater, Freedom, Manchester & Sharon Townships
NOTICE OF ELECTION FOR THE STATE PRIMARY ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 4, 2020 BRIDGEWATER, FREEDOM, MANCHESTER, AND SHARON TOWNSHIP, MICHIGAN TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF BRIDGEWATER, FREEDOM, MANCHESTER, AND SHARON TOWNSHIPS: Notice is hereby given that a State Primary election will be held in Bridgewater, Freedom, Manchester, and Sharon Townships on Tuesday, […]
Theis holding Manchester coffee hour Friday
Sen. Lana Theis announced on Tuesday that she will be hosting coffee hour in Manchester Friday, July 17 from 11 a.m. – noon at the Sharon Township Hall, located at 18010 Pleasant Lake Road. Residents are invited to express their opinions or concerns about state government or to request assistance with a state issue. Anyone planning on attending […]
Obituary: Millie “April” Smith
Millie April Smith, 78, passed away June 30, 2020 at the St. Joseph Mercy Ann Arbor Hospital. She was born on June 10, 1942, in Ann Arbor, Michigan to Russell and Mildred (Shupe) Smith. She was known by her middle name, April. April graduated from Manchester High School in 1960; from Jackson Junior College in […]
Project Play SportPort Kits coming to Manchester!
submitted by 5 Healthy Towns Foundation Free play (kids playing without adult organization) is an old-fashioned idea that is making a comeback. 5 Healthy Towns Foundation (5HF) has partnered with Ralph Wilson Foundation (RWF), Project Play, the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan (CFSEM), Chelsea and Manchester District Libraries, and Manchester Community Schools to bring Project […]
Summer programming goes virtual at the Manchester District Library
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Traditional programming at the Manchester District Library looks a little different this summer. Despite the temporary closure, summer reading and more is already in full swing, thanks to the efforts of some creative and talented library staff. There is still time to participate in the summer reading program, […]
Manchester District Library to offer in-person service by appointment
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library On Monday, July 20, 2020, Manchester District Library will begin offering in-person service by appointment. With a 30-minute appointment, library visitors can browse the collection and check out material, or make use of the library’s copier, fax machine, or computer. With the goal of providing the safest possible […]
4 Manchester students graduate from GVSU
More than 2,800 Grand Valley State University students completed the requirements to receive their degrees this past April including four students from Manchester: Nehemiah K. Ingram earned a BS; Jessica N. Gustad earned a BS; Spencer L. Helminski earned a BBA; and Mackenzie A. Thompson earned a BS. Congratulations, graduates!
