Rite Aid sends mixed messages as Michigan braces for more closures
by Paula Gardner (Bridge Michigan) Communities across Michigan are bracing for the impact of a wave of Rite Aid closings — which may affect all 185 stores in the state — as one of the largest pharmacies in the U.S. cuts costs in a fight for survival. The drugstore chain this week disclosed 12 Michigan stores slated to close as […]
Opening on the school board, applicants needed
submitted by Dr. Brad Bezeau, superintendent, Manchester Community Schools At the June 12, 2024, Manchester Community Schools Regular Board of Education Meeting, the Board accepted the resignation of MCS Board Secretary Jeff White. As of this date the Manchester Community Schools has one board of education vacancy which must, by law, be filled within 30 […]
Harley Neigebauer honored with Peacemaker Award
by Sara Swanson Last spring Manchester Community Schools, along with the help of resident Joan Gaughan, who envisioned the award, and Barry Allen, representing Manchester’s Masonic Lodge who funds it, established a new annual award for students. It was originally envisioned as an award to be presented to a graduating senior who has shown leadership […]
Manchester Fairy Festival at the Farmers Market this week!
Editors note: This article was updated the evening of 6-17-24 with a change of location due to forecasted high temperatures. As a hot weather plan for this week, market vendors and fairy festivities will set up in the basement of Manchester United Methodist Church. submitted by Sam Tank, Manchester Farmers Market Come join us at the […]
Manchester Jr/Sr High School 2023/2024 2nd Semester Honor Roll
submitted by Manchester Jr/Sr High School Manchester Junior/Senior High School will recognize student and academic achievement with Honor Rolls. At the Senior High level, Summa Cum Laude = students with a 3.9 or higher weighted GPA; Magna Cum Laude = students achieving a 3.7 to 3.89 weighted GPA; and Cum Laude = students achieving a […]
Birding Hike at Sharon Mills County Park
from Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation will be holding a hike to view birds from field to river in Sharon Mills County Park on Saturday, July 27, 2024, from 8am to 10am. With summer blooms all around it’s a perfect time to take a stroll and enjoy the local birds. […]
WCRC roadwork in our area this week: fog seal, dust control, and more
from Washtenaw County Road Commission On Monday, June 17, 2024, the Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) will begin a preventative maintenance fog-seal project in Sharon and Manchester Townships on Sharon Valley Rd between Sharon Hollow Rd and the County line; Pleasant Lake Rd between Sharon Hollow Rd and M-52; and Sharon Hollow Rd between Austin […]
Nick Ball recognized by WISD as Inspirational Educator
From Washtenaw Intermediate School District Washtenaw Intermediate School District has recognized Nick Ball as one of their Inspirational Educators of the Week! Nick is a kindergarten teacher at Woodland Meadows in Saline Area Schools. He is kind, compassionate, caring, funny, and fun, and the entire cafeteria begins to chant “Mr. Ball” when he walks in! […]
Obituary: Kelly Lynn Pomorski
Kelly Lynn Pomorski, 46, of Manchester, Michigan, passed away on June 11, 2024, at the University of Michigan Hospital. Kelly’s family and friends will gather on Tuesday, June 18, 2024, from 3pm to 8pm at Eineder Funeral Homes — Manchester Chapel. Her funeral service will be held at 11am on Wednesday, June 19, 2024, at […]
A note on the force of nature that is third graders
Editor’s note: In communicating with Joan Gaughan for the article on this year’s Peacemaker Award, she included such a colorful description of the students entering the gymnasium for the End of the Year Assembly (which also happens to be Hooray Day) that it was worthy of publication even if it didn’t quite belong in the […]
