Manchester teacher vies for statewide fitness award
“Each year, we look forward to introducing the GFA finalists to our fellow Michiganders,” shares Amy Ghannam, President and CEO of Michigan Fitness Foundation. “By recognizing and sharing their extraordinary stories, they influence us all to have a renewed vigor to make healthier choices. We invite citizens from across the state to join us at […]
Manchester's liability is more favorable than many communities'
While a rising number of communities and government entities across the state struggle with funding even 40 percent of their employees' post-retirement benefit costs, Manchester is fortunate to be well funded for post-retirement health care benefits and pension, according to Village Manager Jeff Wallace. As reported in the Bridge Magazine article in this week's Mirror, many communities--both large […]
Problems at the post office
"The Postal Service shall have as its basic function the obligation to provide postal services to bind the Nation together through the personal, educational, literary, and business correspondence of the people. It shall provide prompt, reliable, and efficient services to patrons in all areas and shall render postal services to all communities." (U.S. Postal Service […]
It's reading month at Riverside Intermediate School
submitted by Gary Puhl, Riverside Intermediate principal It is so hard to believe that it is March! With March comes March is Reading Month and the Riverside Student Council has worked hard to get input from the students. All input has been compiled into a jam-packed, age-appropriate calendar for the month. Highlights include: students will […]
Robotics fare well in Gibraltar this weekend
The Manchester robotics team ended up going 5-7 during qualification matches through the day on Friday and Saturday morning. "We had a couple of ups and downs with mechanical issues in early matches," said coach Matt Hall. "As qualification continued, we had some good performances and were able to string together a few wins. "We […]
Washtenaw Farm Bureau members attend legislative seminar
Manchester farmers who are members of the Washtenaw County Farm Bureau attended the 2019 Lansing Legislative Seminar on February 26th. They had a chance to tour the Michigan Supreme Court and visit with Justices Megan Cavanaugh, Elizabeth Clement, and Chief Justice Bridget Mary McCormack. The Seminar includes more than Capitol tours, lunch speakers and ice cream. […]
Another Crazy Ca$h-filled night
submitted by Nick Steinmetz, Superintendent, Manchester Community Schools The 20th annual Manchester Crazy Ca$h is in the books! On Saturday (March 2, 2019), the Borek-Jennings funeral home was packed full with nearly 400 people all clamoring at the chance to win multiple prizes and cash while supporting a good cause! 2019 marks the first year […]
Scholarships available to four local students pursuing health care careers
St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea's Auxiliary Office, the Volunteer Department within the hospital, announced that it will offer scholarships of $2,000 each to four qualified high school seniors or adult students pursuing a career in health care. The application deadline for these annually awarded scholarships is Wednesday, May 1. To qualify, applicants must enroll full-time in a health career […]
MAHS seeks "Pay Down the Mortgage" donations (update)
We reported last week that the Manchester Area Historical Society is in the midst of its Pay Down the Mortgage fundraising campaign. The campaign's goal is to reduce and eliminate the mortgage principal on the historical society's headquarters, the Kingsley-Jenter House, located on the corner of Main Street and M-52. At this time, the balance is $165,635.37. Donations can […]
Potential RV park for Manchester Township?
In October 2018, The Doan Companies submitted a site plan review to Manchester Township for a proposed Recreational Vehicle (RV) resort, to be known as 'Hidden Lakes' RV Resort, including 173 RV campsites and 24 individual cabins, with clubhouse and proposed RV storage area, to be built on a 61-acre property (Parcel Number P -16-01-100-008), […]
