Sara Swanson

2nd Annual Reindeer Trail Walk/Run results

Manchester High School Cross Country held their 2nd Annual Reindeer Trail Run/Walk Saturday during Christmas in the Village. The run/walk, utilizing the County's Leonard Preserve, had a good turnout despite the cold weather. Angie Flint, one of the organizers, stated, " We had a total of 135 runners! It was another successful year and we […]

 Sara Swanson

Emanuel Church to present the 44th Annual Live Nativity

submitted by Kelly Blaine, Emanuel Church This annual Christmas event returns Thursday and Friday, December 19 and 20 from 7 - 9 pm in the courtyard of Emanuel Church, 324 W. Main Street. As in each year since 1976, members will portray the Holy Family, Angels, Wise men and Shepherds, along with sheep brought in […]

 Sara Swanson

Visit with & write to Santa

If they missed visiting with Santa last weekend, children can visit with Santa on the porch of the Shoppes of Alber Mill on Saturday, December 14th from noon to 2 pm and Saturday, December 21st from noon to 2 pm. Additionally, Manchester’s special delivery Santa Mailbox is located on the porch at the Shoppes of […]

 Sara Swanson

December 2019 Student of the Month, Natalie Bargardi

The Manchester Community Schools Foundation December 2019 Student of the Month for Manchester High School is Natalie Bargardi. Natalie is the daughter of Kim and Dave Bargardi. She is the Secretary of the Manchester High School National Honor Society. She is also the Treasurer of the Class of 2020 and a Link Crew mentor. Natalie […]

 Sara Swanson

Public Notice: Bridgewater Township

BRIDGEWATER TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING SYNOPSIS 5-Dec-19 The regular monthly meeting of the Bridgewater Township Board of Trustees was called to order by Supervisor Fromhart at 7:06 pm. Five board members were present (quorum) with 3 citizens in attendance. Board heard citizen participation. Board approved the 7-Nov-19 meeting minutes as amended. Board approved the […]

 Sara Swanson

Manchester Junior/Senior High School 2019-2020 1st quarter Honor Roll

Manchester Jr./Sr. High School has announced its honor rolls for the 1st quarter of the 2019 - 2020 school year. Congratulations to all of the students on the honor roll! Manchester Senior High High Honors 12th Grade Alexa, Payton L Ball, Mikayla A Bargardi, Natalie F Baron, Annelise M Belue, Randall A Blumenauer, Hayley E […]

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December 2019 gardening advice

by Jennifer Fairfield, Garden Mill and Manchester Community & School Gardens I feel like the white rabbit in Alice in Wonderland – running around saying, “I’m late, I’m late, for a very important date!” I seem to be late in doing a lot of things at the moment – like getting this month’s newsletter out, […]

 Sara Swanson

Christmas in the Village 2019 (photos)

Photos of just of the few activities last weekend! Friday, December 6th: Christmas in the Village Parade Hot Chocolate Station Saturday, December 7th: Craft Shows Activities around the Village  

 Sara Swanson

GOP leaders: We won’t halt Michigan Medicaid work requirements

By Riley Beggin (Bridge) LANSING –  Michigan Republicans are rebuffing calls from Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to postpone Medicaid work rules set to begin Jan. 1, amid a federal lawsuit challenging the policy. Next month, Michigan will require most of the state’s more than 650,000 Medicaid recipients to prove they’re working, in school, amid job training or doing other […]

 Sara Swanson

Opioid addiction treatment just got easier for thousands in Michigan

By Robin Erb (Bridge) Thousands of Michiganders battling opioid addictions are closer to treatment after the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services this week stripped away an administrative barrier to care. The state on Tuesday removed “prior authorization” requirements for medications used to treat opioid use disorder, including buprenorphine, as part of medication-assisted treatment, […]