May 2018 gardening advice
by Jennifer Fairfield Is April Finally over?! I, for one, say “Hooray!” I don’t know why this year’s crazy April weather got to me so much, but it really did – and I’m not the only one. Pretty much everyone coming into the store all month had something to say about the weather, and it […]
Obituary: Larry V. Gonyer
Age 82, died unexpectedly Friday, May 4, 2018 at his home. He was born September 9, 1935 in Erie Township, Monroe, Michigan, the son of Raphael “Ray” & Mary Louise (Browne) Gonyer. Larry graduated from Manchester High School in 1954. He joined the Marines in 1954-1956. Larry worked for the Ford dealership in Manchester for […]
Public Notice: Bridgewater Township Board of Trustees Meeting Synopsis May 3, 2018
BRIDGEWATER TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING SYNOPSIS 3-May-18 The regular monthly meeting of the Bridgewater Township Board of Trustees was called to order by Supervisor Fromhart at 7:00 p.m. All five Board members were present (quorum) with 9 public in attendance. Board heard citizen participation. Board approved the 5-Apr-18 meeting minutes as amended. Board approved […]
5th Annual Manchester Street Festival happening this summer
The last 4 out of 5 summers the Village of Manchester has hosted a Street Festival the first Saturday of August. The Street Festival has at different points included an art fair, vendor booths, live music, yoga in the park, street food, kids activities, a bed race, and a rubber duck race. It has occurred in conjunction with […]
Nicholas Steinmetz offered Manchester Community Schools superintendent position
The Manchester Community Schools Board of Education met last Tuesday with the three applicants who had been brought back for the second round of interviews. After a day of tours, interviews, and deliberation, the board decided on Nicholas Steinmetz as its choice for the superintendent position. Steinmetz is currently assistant superintendent at Gogebic-Ontonagon Intermediate School District in the […]
CRC partnering with Jackson United Way to help residents with overdue energy bills
The Community Resource Center is partnering with United Way of Jackson County to offer application assistance for the Consumers Energy CARE Program. The CARE Program is still accepting applications for customers needing help with a past due Consumers Energy bill. At this time, more than 5,000 slots remain, which Consumers anticipates filling within the month of May. […]
Manchester District Library to close for Memorial Day Weekend
The Manchester Library will be upgrading its computer systems over Memorial Day weekend. As a result, the library, as well as online catalog services, will be closed Friday, May 26 through Monday, May 28. The library will reopen Tuesday, May 29 at noon. The Manchester District Library’s staff apologizes for any inconveniences the closure may cause.
15th Annual Manchester Golf Outing
by Ray Berg, Manchester Area Chamber of Commerce The 15th Annual Manchester Golf Outing Fundraiser will be held on Saturday, June 2, at Hills’ Heart of the Lakes Golf Course in Brooklyn. This event is sponsored jointly by the Manchester Community Resource Center and the Manchester Area Chamber of Commerce. This annual fundraiser combines fun and […]
