Obituary: Megana Denise Koch
Megana Denise Koch, 76, of Manchester passed away suddenly, Wednesday, February 28, 2024 at Trinity Health – St. Joseph Mercy Hospital. Megana’s family and friends will gather Tuesday, March 5, 2024 from 10am – 11am at Victory Baptist Church, 419 S. Macomb Street, Manchester, with her funeral service to follow at 11am. Pastor Gary Paige […]
Family Story Time & Maker Night this month at the Library
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Family Story Time continues with special guest readers presenting stories, music, and hands-on activities. Manchester District Library (MDL) hosts this weekly event for the littlest readers on Tuesdays at 11am in the youth area on the main floor. Recommended for preschool age children with an adult. Makers in all […]
MHS announces top 10 graduating seniors
from Manchester Jr/Sr High School Last week Wendy Bridges, principal of Manchester Jr/Sr High School, announced the top 10 graduating seniors. They are: Carson Horky (Valedictorian), Meghan Somerville (Salutatorian), Miranda Austin, Bodi Foulke, Mason Meyer, Luke Blumenauer, Emma Woods, Kannon Duffing, Hunter Anderson, and Peyton Klein. She stated, “Congratulations to the top 10 academic high school seniors […]
Tackett named to President’s List at SVSU
from Saginaw Valley State University Elise Tackett of Manchester is one of only 650 students from Saginaw Valley State University whose determination and commitment to academic excellence earned them a spot on the fall 2023 semester President’s List. Elise, a graduate of Manchester Jr/Sr High School, is majoring in nursing. To be eligible for the […]
Public notice: Manchester Township
MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Manchester Township Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing at the Manchester Township Hall Board Room, located at 275 South Macomb Street, Manchester, MI 48158, on March 14, 2024, at 6:30 pm. The purpose of this hearing is to consider a […]
Three local students named to SVSU Dean’s List
from Saginaw Valley State University Over 1,800 students from Saginaw Valley State University earned a spot on the fall 2023 semester Dean’s List. To be eligible for the Dean’s List, a student must take at least 12 credit hours and carry a semester GPA of 3.4 or better. Among those recognized for academic excellence were: […]
Public notice: Freedom Township
Freedom Township Board 11508 Pleasant Lake Road, Manchester, MI 48158 SYNOPSIS OF MEETING MINUTES February 13, 2024, Regular Board Meeting Held in person at the Freedom Town Hall Meeting called to order at 8:04pm Members present: Lindemann, Bristle, Layher, Huehl; absent: Schaible; 3 public in attendance. The board heard public comments, communications received, and treasurer, […]
Senior Newsletter THE TRUMPETER — March 2024
The March 2024 edition of Manchester’s Newsletter for Seniors, THE TRUMPETER, is now available. Download it here: Trumpeter March 2024
Amid repeal push, Michigan seeks input on solar, wind siting law
by Izzy Ross, IPR (Bridge Michigan) The Michigan Public Service Commission is gathering public input on a controversial new law, Public Act 233, which gives it final authority in approving large renewable energy projects. “We want to make sure that we’re doing it in an open and transparent way, that we’re relying on the expertise of […]
Piping plover faces new peril, as climate change threatens Great Lakes bird
by Clara Lincolnhol, Great Lakes Echo (Bridge Michigan) An endangered Great Lakes shorebird that has survived earlier threats to its habitat now faces new challenges. “We’re very concerned about the implications of climate change,” said Francie Cuthbert, a fisheries, wildlife and conservation biology professor at the University of Minnesota and who leads a multi-agency Great Lakes […]
