Michigan makes paid surrogate pregnancies a crime. That could change
by Jordyn Hermani (Bridge Michigan) LANSING — For more than three decades, Michigan has made it a crime for prospective parents to hire paid surrogates, but that may soon change under a major proposal making its way through the state Senate. A series of bills already approved by the House would amend Michigan law to establish the […]
Obituary: Vern Dean Kulenkamp
Vern Dean Kulenkamp, 93, of Manchester passed away peacefully at Legacy Assisted Living in Jackson on Tuesday, March 12, 2024. Vern’s family and friends will gather at a later date for services. Vern was born on January 2, 1931, in Manchester, Michigan to Otto and Margaret (Esch) Kulenkamp. Vern was a long time farmer and […]
Manchester is getting a new nature preserve!
by Sara Swanson The Manchester area will shortly be gaining a new nature preserve! The Iron Creek Preserve will be 79 acres of forest, wetland, and Iron Creek frontage located in the Irish Hills in Manchester Township. Legacy Land Conservancy (Legacy) will be taking possession of the property at the end of next month from Sybil […]
Happy Retirement, Heidi Huber-Stein!
by Melissa Licavoli Manchester Community Schools counselor Heidi Huber-Stein is retiring at the end of this school year. This is an interview with her: How long have you worked at Manchester Community Schools? I worked as a [substitute teacher], paraprofessional, and even taught night school here in Manchester for a couple of years before finding […]
MHS names February 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 February 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 […]
Free tax options for Manchester-area residents
submitted by Carol Wotring, Community Resource Center The Community Resource Center (CRC) is working with the United Way VITA (volunteer income tax assistance) to offer the “Scan and Go” program (option 3 on the attached handout). This program is open to people with annual income less than $64,000. We have appointments available. People just need […]
The Streets of Jerusalem in Manchester
submitted by St. Mary Catholic Church During the 40 days leading to Easter Sunday, Christians everywhere and Catholics in particular gather on Fridays to recall in prayer the journey Jesus walked, from the judgment of Pilate to His death and Resurrection. The people of St. Mary, Manchester, invite all their friends and neighbors to join […]
Another find at the Sutton/Kolongowski farmhouse
by Sara Swanson We reported on the finds from the Sutton/Kolongowski farmhouse deconstruction project that happened last fall. Sybil Kolon let us know that within the last month there is another find to add to the list! On invitation, a metal detectorist, Chris Trudell, investigated the area. The most interesting find was a crotal bell […]
Can and bottle drive for new track uniforms
by Sara Swanson The Manchester Track and Field Team is holding a can and bottle drive on March 16 from 9am to noon at the gazebo located in Wurster Park on Main Street. Bring your empties and help the team buy new uniforms.
What experts wish more people knew about hospice and other end-of-life care
Editors note: This article was originally published by University of Michigan Institute for Healthcare Policy and Innovation news and briefs and is republished with permission. by Kara Gavin As soon as the news broke that former President Jimmy Carter had entered hospice care after many years of treatment for cancer, the salutes to his life […]
