Dueling Michigan GOP conventions planned for presidential nomination
by Jonathan Oosting (Bridge Michigan) LANSING — Competing Michigan GOP factions plan separate presidential nominating conventions amid an ongoing leadership feud between Pete Hoekstra and Kristina Karamo, both of whom claim to be state party chair. Hoekstra, who is backed by President Donald Trump and the Republican National Committee, said Friday he plans to announce […]
Homeschool parents mobilize to fight Michigan efforts to add oversight
by Isabel Lohman (Bridge Michigan) MADISON HEIGHTS — The fight for homeschool freedom began with a prayer recently inside a trade school in an industrial park in this Detroit suburb. About 30 parents gathered as speakers called on them to mobilize against what they view as government overreach and interference in their ability to teach and […]
Meet Haiku: low hearing and vision, but high quality of life!
by Theresa Herron Haiku is a 3-year-old Aussie/border collie mix who lives here in Manchester. She was adopted from the Lucas County Pit Crew rescue in Toledo, Ohio. She has a moderately popular TikTok account, @haiku_cant_hear_you (she has over 28K followers). She loves all people, especially the important ones like her mom, dad, and […]
Manchester Community Schools Foundation disbanding
by Theresa Herron, Manchester Community Schools Foundation As I write this, the Manchester Community Schools Foundation (MCSF) is riding off into the sunset. Well, sort of. The current trustees are all parents of kids who attended the Manchester school district, but all of those kids have graduated (and one trustee has grandkids who have graduated). […]
No Loved One and Me dance planned for this year
by Sara Swanson Manchester Community Schools Foundation (MCSF) is in the process of disbanding. (See related article). In addition to the grants and scholarships they provided for students and teachers, MCSF also held community events as fundraisers, including the annual Loved One and Me Dance. At this dance a child could attend with a special […]
MHS Jazz Ensemble performs in Mason
by Sara Swanson On Tuesday, February 6, the Manchester High School Jazz Ensemble led by Jared Throneberry traveled to Mason, Michigan, to take part in the MSBOA District 8 Jazz Festival along with 19 other bands. In addition to performing and participating in a clinic, they got to watch the Michigan State University Jazz Octet […]
MHS Quiz Bowl wins 2 matches, loses 1 in Whitmore Lake
by Fritz Swanson Manchester High School’s Quiz Bowl team competed in a triple-header in Whitmore Lake on Monday, February 5. They lost to Milan High School in their first match, 100 to 140. Manchester started strong and led early doing especially well on literature questions but Milan pulled ahead and won in the second half […]
MDL has new kids’ books on the shelf, thanks to Manchester Lions Club (photos)
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Manchester District Library is so grateful for the generous support of the Manchester Lions Club! Their recent donation funded an expansion the MDL youth collection with all these great titles and more. Visit the library and take a look at these books in person! MDL is located at […]
MHS names January 2024 Students of the Month
submitted by Carla Zygner, MHS Student of the Month coordinator Manchester Junior-Senior High School’s Students of the Month for December have been selected. Students are selected for Student of the Month awards for promoting a good way of life; for working and getting along with people; for working up to their capacity; for inspiring respect […]
Library to present Yellowstone Travelogue
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Learn about America’s oldest national park at this educational travelogue hosted by Manchester District Library at 6pm in the City Hall Council Chamber. Whether you’re planning a trip to Yellowstone National Park or you just want to vicariously experience unique features like the famous Old Faithful geyser, this […]
