Sportsman Club chili cook off winners
The Manchester Sportsman Club (MSC) held their annual chili cook-off on February 23rd. Scott Poet, president of the club stated, "Things went well. Everyone had a great time. A lot of great chili was enjoyed by all." The best chili was chosen by the the guests who served as tasters and judges. Prizes were given […]
Fantastic Botanicals opens at the Art Kettle
Are you having trouble waiting for spring flowers? Stop by the Art Kettle, Manchester’s art space located at 121 West Main Street, and take the opportunity to soak in the flora. Their newest show, Fantastic Botanicals, opened on Saturday and held the artist reception on Sunday. The exhibit will be open on Saturdays and Sundays throughout March, from 1 to […]
Vaping 101: What's important to know
Have you heard about vaping but have questions? Manchester SRSLY is sponsoring an upcoming and educational program for adults and adolescents through St. Joseph Mercy Health System on March 12, 2019 from 7 to 8 pm in the media center at the Manchester Jr/Sr High School located at 20500 Dutch Rd. Participants will learn what […]
Public Notice: Manchester Township
MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Manchester Township Planning Commission will hold a public hearing at the Manchester Township Hall Board Room, located at 275 South Macomb St., Manchester, MI 48158, on Thursday, March 21st, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. for the purpose of receiving public comment on the proposed […]
Whitmer kills Michigan marijuana licensing board in favor of new agency
by Lindsay VanHulle (Bridge) Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Friday killed a controversial state board tasked with approving licenses for medical marijuana operations, instead opting to house the process in a new state agency intended to speed up the process. The announcement drew praise from industry advocates and at least one Republican legislative leader, even as it was […]
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 […]
