Make a decoupage Valentine box
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Come to the Manchester District Library (MDL) to make a personalized Valentine Box for that special someone on Wednesday, January 17, at 3:30pm in the Village Room. All ages are welcome; recommended for ages up to 12. This is a free event. Stop by the library or visit […]
Obituary: Richard Arnold Kuntz
TECUMSEH — Richard Arnold Kuntz (Dick), age 95, of Tecumseh, died peacefully at his home early Thursday morning, January 4, 2024, with his loving wife by his side. He was born at 6:13am on March 10, 1928, at the family home in Indianapolis, Ind., to the Reverend Werner H. and Litana C. (Messerli) Kuntz. Dick […]
Adult Book Club to discuss ‘The Night Watchman‘
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library The Manchester District Library (MDL) Adult Book Club will meet to discuss The Night Watchman by Louise Erdrich on Wednesday, January 17. This is the book club’s contemporary fiction selection for the year. Copies of the book are available for on-demand checkout from the library. The meeting will begin at […]
Helmke named to Dean’s List
submitted by Baldwin Wallace University Grace Helmke of Manchester, a graduate of Manchester High School majoring in chemistry, has been named to the Dean’s List for the fall 2023 semester at Baldwin Wallace University, according to Provost Stephen D. Stahl. The Dean’s List recognizes students who earn a grade point average of 3.8 or higher […]
Public notice: Freedom Township
Freedom Township Board 11508 Pleasant Lake Road, Manchester, MI 48158 SYNOPSIS OF MEETING MINUTES December 12, 2023, Regular Board Meeting Held in person at the Freedom Town Hall Meeting called to order at 8:00pm Members present: Lindemann, Bristle, Layher, Huehl absent-Schaible 5 public in attendance. The board heard public comment, communications received, and treasurer, […]
Senior Newsletter THE TRUMPETER — January 2024
The January 2024 edition of Manchester’s Newsletter for Seniors, THE TRUMPETER, is now available. Download it here: Jan2024Trumpeter
Michigan football poised to make millions for university from championship game
by Paula Gardner (Bridge Michigan) The University of Michigan Wolverines will fight for the College Football Playoff National Championship Monday night, but no matter the outcome of the game, the university has likely already won big. The team’s No. 1 ranking, combined with the brand enhancement the university gains from the football squad’s success, goes far beyond […]
West Michigan officials expanding use of wrong-way detectors to save lives
by Janelle D. James (Bridge Michigan) Hoping to avoid deadly collisions, Michigan transportation and police officials plan to add new wrong-way detection systems to a busy stretch of highway in Grand Rapids — an effort that transportation officials around the state are watching with interest. The high-tech systems, attached to existing “Wrong Way” or “Do […]
A Sears comes down, apartments go up at Briarwood. Is this the future?
by Paula Gardner (Bridge Michigan) ANN ARBOR — A closed department store surrounded by rays of faded parking-striped concrete can inspire redevelopment dreams anywhere in the United States. “Malls are dying,” some say. “Scrape it to the pavement and start over,” others might advise. Simon Property Group, the largest mall owner in the U.S., this […]
Learn pasta making with Chef Keegan at the Library
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library The Manchester District Library will host Chef Keegan of Lakehouse Bakery for Pasta Making on Thursday, January 11. At 6 pm in the Village Room, learn how easy it is to make your own pasta at home. Chef Keegan will take you step by step to delicious homemade […]
