Carrying on a tradition: Everything's coming up orchids
Kristen Uthus was a professor of Ecology and Biology at the University of Michigan and Eastern Michigan University, when she happened to meet Dr. Glenn Lehr in 2012 at the Farmer's Market in Manchester. "He had a small display of his orchids at the market, and I was fascinated," she explains. "So, he invited me […]
Two positive COVID-19 cases at Riverside Intermediate School, 6 staff members quarantining
Late Friday afternoon Manchester Community Schools reported a positive COVID-19 case at Riverside Intermediate School, the first positive case in the district. Sunday afternoon they reported a second. According to their COVID-19 Dashboard, it was reported that both positive cases are among staff members and that 6 total staff members are now quarantining; 5 from […]
Local potter to open outdoor studio
submitted by Phil Cecconie David Nelson of David Nelson Pottery is announcing the opening of his new outdoor studio/gallery on Saturday, Oct. 17, located at 319 Morgan St. in Manchester. What was once just an unsightly asphalt parking space in the front corner of the building, has been transformed into a small courtyard adjacent to […]
Absentee ballots arriving at Manchester Township homes
submitted by Heather Barthell The ballots are on the way. Danell Proctor, Manchester Township Clerk, began mailing them to area residents the week of September 28. She expected requests to run high for November’s general election and has already seen a spike for absentee ballot requests. “It’s going to be very busy,” Proctor said. As […]
Acorn ... growing again!
submitted by Laura Wohlgemuth Meet our new market managers at Acorn Farmers’ Market - Aileen Rohwer and Abby King. Both our market managers are very enthusiastic to be a part of the growth and development of Acorn Farmers’ Market. As an 11-year resident of Manchester, Aileen Rohwer has been actively involved in the community through […]
Soccer team starts off slow, ends week with an 8-0 shutout
submitted by Scott Somerville In their fifth week of competition, the Manchester High Schoo varsity soccer team faced three opponents, starting with the Lenawee Christian School Cougars on Tuesday October 6. Playing at home, the Dutchmen faced a formidable foe and were handed their worst lost of the season, 0-4. The Cougars capitalized on corner […]
The Pistol Prodigies Season 2019-2020 recap
submitted by Scott & Lisa Poet, Pistol Prodigies Youth Pistol and Rifle Team The Pistol Prodigies held their season-end banquet on Sunday September 20 to reflect on their shooting season. The season began on September 1, 2019. We had 19 athletes registered with the team, ranging from 3rd grade through a high school senior. 2019-2020 was our […]
Manchester Area 2020 November Election Voters Guide, part 2: Township and Village
See part 1 of the voters guide including school board and county here. Candidates for Manchester Village Council President (vote for no more than 1) Audra Schebella (Non-Partisan) I am running as an Independent for Village Council President for Manchester, MI. Our community has wonderful resources (especially its people) and I want to make it […]
Manchester Area 2020 November Election Voters Guide, part 1: School Board and County
Candidates for Manchester Community Schools Board of Education (vote for no more than 4) Corey Horky (Non-Partisan) My name is Corey Horky. I have been a Manchester resident since 2003, with my wife (Abbie) and three boys. Our oldest son, Tyler, is a recent 2020 graduate of Manchester High School, with Carson and Gavin slated […]
Absentee ballots are counted on election day
submitted by Edward R. Golembiewski, Washtenaw County Chief Deputy Clerk / Register & Director of Elections Because of increased fear around absentee ballots being counted, Washtenaw County Clerk/Register Lawrence Kestenbaum issued the following statement: "Many people are worried that there will be a long delay until absentee ballot counts are released. This fear is groundless. […]
