Cruising in (your choice of) a Corvair
Ron Mann's first car was a white four-door 1963 Chevrolet Corvair, bought brand-spanking new off the showroom floor at Tirb Chevrolet (131 Adrian Street). But it wasn't his last Corvair--not by a long shot. He has bought and sold several more Corvairs over the years, a hobby he considers "relatively inexpensive" as collector cars go. […]
"Tiny houses" set for review by Manchester Township planning commission
The Sept. 3 joint meeting of the Manchester Township board and planning commission continued its discussion of planning issues with planner John Enos talking about a rather new topic of tiny homes. Currently the township has no ordinances specifically regulating tiny houses. In the past they may have been called "accessory dwellings" or "mother-in-law lodging," […]
Manchester Township votes to file lawsuit
by Sybil Kolon, Community Reporter Corps The September 8 township board meeting was held in person at the Carr Park pavilion. All board members were present, as well as fire chief Bill Scully and zoning administrator Carl Macomber. A few other members of the public were present, including Village President Pat Vailliencourt. The minutes of […]
Freedom Township officials, Rep. Donna Lasinski discuss local issues
submitted by Carol Westfall On a beautiful Sunday afternoon, September 13, more than 40 area residents turned out for the Pleasant Lake Property Owners (PLPOA) annual meeting held on the lawn of Freedom Township Hall. Representative Donna Lasinski (D-52) and other local officials discussed lake and Freedom Township developments. Rep. Lasinski relayed her efforts to […]
Boys' varsity soccer starts off season with two wins
submitted by Scott Somerville The Manchester High School Boys Varsity Soccer Team kicked off 2020 competition on September 9 with an away match vs. Michigan Center. On a pleasantly cool summer evening, the Flying Dutchman overcame a 0-1 deficit with 13 minutes left in the second half to win 2-1. After senior Adam Pringle converted […]
Manchester Underground presents Diamondbuck live at The Village Tap
On Saturday, September 19, Manchester Underground will be presenting platinum-selling recording artist, Vinnie Dombroski, as Diamondbuck from 8 to 10 pm at The Village Tap, 235 East Main Street. Frontman for Sponge, Crud, and the Orbitsuns, Vinnie is bringing his brand of outlaw country with a cosmic twist to the Village Tap. This is a […]
Senior meals continue this fall
submitted by Betty Cummings, Manchester Area Senior Citizens Council, Inc. Delicious, nutritious meals are once again being served at 12 noon on Tuesdays and Thursdays in Emanuel United Church of Christ Fellowship Hall, located at 324 West Main Street in beautiful downtown Manchester. The Manchester Area Senior Citizens Council, Inc., sponsors the meals that are […]
St. Mary Catholic Church & K of C collect supplies for Riverside Intermediate School
submitted by Mark Ball, Knights of Columbus, Fr. Edwin A. Fisher Council 4354 The Manchester Knights of Columbus, Fr. Edwin A. Fisher Council 4354, in conjunction with St. Mary Catholic Church Manchester, recently operated a school supplies donation program for Manchester Community Schools. This year, all donations went to Riverside Intermediate School. In just four […]
Manchester non-profit roundtable to be held virtually
The next Manchester Community Resource Center hosted Nonprofit Roundtable gathering will be held virtually on Tuesday, September 15 at 7:00 pm via Zoom. Special agenda topics include presentation from partner agency special presentations on older adult resources Huron Valley PACE and Ahead of the Curve. Additionally, the 33rd Annual Volunteer Recognition Program, a conversation about […]
Sen. Lana Theis holding in-person coffee hour
Sen. Lana Theis announced on Tuesday that she will be hosting a coffee hour in the Manchester area on Friday, Sept. 25 from 11 am to noon at Sharon Township Hall, 18010 Pleasant Lake Road. The coffee hour is open to district residents to express their opinions or concerns about state government or to request […]
