Michigan center for adults with disabilities to reopen after dispute
by Robin Erb, Bridge Michigan聽 A northern Michigan adult day program for people with developmental disabilities will reopen this month, following a complicated dispute about workers鈥 wages. The Bergmann Center in Charlevoix serves about 70 adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. It closed after last month over a dispute with North Country Community Mental Health, […]
Klager 1st grader artwork shown in Lansing and recognized with award!
submitted by Luther C. Klager Elementary School 鈥淢asterpiece Reimagined鈥 was an event held recently by the Michigan Department of Education, Resource for Deaf and Hard of Hearing. Michigan students in grades K鈥12 with a hearing difference were asked to reimagine a piece of art that they liked, using any medium they wanted. The resulting art […]
Emanuel Church weekly Lunch on Us returning this summer!
by Sara Swanson Lunch on Us, Emanuel Church free weekly lunch program, is starting back up for the summer! Beginning June 10, every Wednesday through August 12, Emanuel will be serving a free lunch from 11:30am to 1:30pm in their fellowship hall, located through the door off of the parking lot in the rear of […]
Bryan Barnard retiring after 28 years with MCS
submitted by Katie Altherr, Riverside Intermediate Office Secretary Manchester Community Schools is proudly honoring five longtime staff members whose combined 154 years of service have left a lasting impact on the district and community. This year retirees include Mrs. Laura Neal, Mrs. Karin Villarreal, Mr. Bryan Barnard, Mr. Ron Tindall, and Mr. John Wilkins. Last […]
2026 MHS Peacemaker Award presented to Ioli Papadopoulou
by Sara Swanson The Peacemaker Award was established in 2023 by Manchester Community Schools, along with the help of resident Joan Gaughan, who envisioned the award, and Barry Allen, representing Manchester Masonic Lodge, which funds it. It was originally envisioned as an award to be presented to a graduating senior who has shown leadership in […]
MHS Boys & Girls teams take 2nd & 9th in track and field Team States!
submitted by Michael Coltre, Coach, Manchester Track and Field Boys Track are D4 Team State Runner-up!聽 Girls Top Ten for 2nd Year in a Row! Hillsdale, Mi 鈥 Manchester just graduated it 155th Senior Class on Thursday May 21st.聽 In the School system entire history you can count on one hand the times that a […]
Voce Velata returns to Manchester for performance highlighting BIPOC and women composers
by Sara Swanson On Thursday, June 11, at 7pm, the youth-led chamber ensemble Voce Velata will be putting on a special performance of In Retrospect in Manchester. Joined by professionals, they will collaborate in a multi-media performance, including live music, spoken commentary, and video performance and documentation. Voce Velata, based in the Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti area, […]
MTFD yet to receive unexpected data center payment
by Sara Swanson With the large data center being built along US 12 in Saline Township in the news again this week, you may be wondering about the money slated for the Manchester Township Fire Department that came out of that deal. Last October, when Saline Township, the development firm Related Digital, and three landowners […]
New student-published books at the Manchester District Library
by Melissa Yekulis, Luther C. Klager Elementary School聽 On Friday, May 29, the first-grade classes at Luther C. Klager Elementary School were proud to present their published books they wrote this school year to their families, as well as a special guest, Manchester District Library Youth Librarian Abby LeBovitz. Starting in February, each first-grade class […]
Manchester Youth Wrestling offering multiple summer camp opportunities
submitted by Tricia Schryer, Manchester Youth Wrestling program聽 Wrestlers will have several opportunities this summer to improve their skills, stay active, and learn from experienced coaches through a variety of wrestling camps being offered in Manchester and surrounding areas. We kick off the summer with our annual free camp instructed by the varsity wrestling team […]
