Community college costs soar in Michigan. Blame sinking state aid.
By Mike Wilkinson (Bridge) In a state that has struggled to increase the number of people with college degrees, the gap between tuition costs at Michigan’s 28 community colleges is widening. At just over $3,000 for a year of classes, Oakland Community College is the least expensive in the state, and it sits in one […]
Petting zoo, animals in the parade, and more last-minute Christmas in the Village details
submitted by Jennifer Wojtowicz, Manchester Area Chamber of Commerce Here are some last minute details about Christmas in the village: Festival of Trees - Located in the alley. Be sure to vote for your favorite tree on Sat., Dec 7, 9 am-4 pm, by placing non-perishable donation under your chosen tree. Donations go to the […]
Scouting for Food collection day set for December 15th
Manchester’s Cub Scout Pack 421 would like your help in supporting Manchester Family Services this holiday Season. They will be collecting nonperishable foods, personal care items & cleaning supplies (please no glass or expired goods). Manchester Family Services will be distributing all the goods collected to members of our community on December 21 at their annual Christmas Shop. Scouts will place bags […]
MHS hosting middle school cheer competition
submitted by Coach Kristin Coffey Can you make some noise? Do you know how to rumble? Good!! Come out at 5 pm on December 5 and show your school colors at Manchester Jr/Sr. High School. Manchester is hosting the Cascade Conference Meet #3 Cheerleading Competition. Schools participating are as follows: Addison, East Jackson, Grass Lake, […]
Manchester Community Brass Band Christmas concert
Nothing sounds more like Christmas than brass instruments playing holiday favorites! Everyone is invited to come out and hear the Manchester Community Brass Band performing their annual Christmas concert on Sunday, December 8 at 2 pm in the sanctuary of the the Manchester United Methodist Church located at 510 East Ann Arbor Street. The concert […]
Girl Scouts Friendsgiving 2019 (photos)
Manchester area Girl Scout troops came together with their families, Friday, November 22 for a Friendsgiving at Manchester United Methodist Church. Scouts enjoyed a potluck and made crafts.
Senior Newsletter THE TRUMPETER – December 2019
The December 2019 edition of Manchester’s Newsletter for Seniors, THE TRUMPETER, is now available. Download it here: December 2019 Trumpeter
Dana Nessel to review Michigan DNR handling of wolf kill records
By John Barnes (for Bridge) Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is reviewing whether state officials improperly blocked or delayed the release of public records relating to their efforts to have protected gray wolves killed three years ago, her office told Bridge Magazine. Nessel is responding to a recent Bridge investigation that detailed how the state Department of […]
Michigan House Speaker ordered to testify in Rep. Inman’s corruption trial
By Jonathan Oosting (Bridge) LANSING — Michigan House Speaker Lee Chatfield, one of the most powerful lawmakers in the state, must testify under oath in next week’s corruption trial for embattled state Rep. Larry Inman, a federal judge decided Tuesday. Chatfield had sought to quash a subpoena from federal attorneys who are prosecuting Inman, a […]
Obituary: Shirley Helen Gilmore
Shirley Helen Gilmore, 95, of Jackson, died on Monday, December 2, 2019 at Jackson County Medical Care Facility following surrounded by her family following a long illness. Shirley was born on September 5, 1924 in Albion to Emil and Helen (Hakes) Tech. She graduated from Olivet High School in 1942. Shirley retired 1988 from University […]
