Another one for the record books ...
It was an exciting night in Vandercook Lake on Wednesday, February 12, as the Manchester Flying Dutchmen varsity basketball team travelled to take a big win over the Jayhawks by a phenomenal score of 98-74. "We almost hit that century mark," commented head coach Mike Ahrens. "In addition, senior Tyler Horky broke a few more […]
Bethel Church to host annual spaghetti supper Feb. 29
submitted by Mary Sue Moore Saturday, February 29, 2020 is the date for Bethel’s Annual Spaghetti Supper. Spaghetti and Vegetarian Spaghetti, tossed salad, garlic bread and desserts will be served from 5- 6:30 pm. In addition, guests can take their chances at winning one or more of the 60-plus fabulous items offered through a Choice […]
Organization seeks to bring MonkeyPlay to Manchester preschoolers
Editor's note: Hutan for World Health plans to seek funding to bring MonkeyPlay to Manchester in 2021. submitted by Ruth Habrecht, president of Hutanforworldhealth.org Slither along the “rainbow jungle” like a snake. Balance on one leg like a flamingo. Sprint across the African savannah like a cheetah. Feel your heart pounding! All of this action […]
Donations now accepted at Worth Repeating
Submitted by Sharon Curtis, Worth Repeating Volunteer Donations are now being taken at Worth Repeating Wednesday through Saturday from 11 to 5, in preparation for the store opening on March 4th. The new location is at 110 E. Main Street, most recently the location of Steelegrafix. Items must be clean and in good usable condition. […]
Riverbend Preserve nature walk
Join the River Raisin Watershed Council and the Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation staff Sunday March 1st from 2 to 4 pm on a walk around the natural grassy and gravel trails at Riverbend Preserve, located at 12639 Allen Road in Bridgewater Township. Celebrate the National Day of Unplugging by keeping your phones and tablets […]
Ashes at sunrise, February 26
submitted by St. Mary Church, Manchester As winter begins to fade and hopes of spring grow stronger, people of faith prepare with the season of Lent which begins with Ash Wednesday (this year on Feb. 26) and concludes with the joyous celebration of Easter on April 12. Ash Wednesday is the day when otherwise neat […]
Free tax preparation help through VITA available at CRC
submitted by Manchester Community Resource Center Free income tax preparation assistance is available to low-income Manchester Area taxpayers through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program. Managed locally through the United Way of Washtenaw County (UWWC), it is hosted in Manchester by the Community Resource Center located in Riverside Intermediate School, 710 East Main Street (entrance on […]
WCSO report: January 2020 police activity in Village of Manchester
Provided by the Washtenaw County Sheriff's Office to the Village of Manchester. During the month of January there were 162 calls for service (including traffic stops). Deputies conducted 82 traffic stops during this time with 21 citations issued. Noteworthy events in Manchester Village during the month include: On January 7, deputies went to the 500 […]
GVSU Fall 2019 Dean’s List
Grand Valley State University announced the names of students who were placed on the dean’s list for the Fall 2019 semester concluding in December. The list includes those students who have maintained a 3.5 grade point average and been enrolled in a minimum of 12 credits. Students from Manchester who were honored for the fall […]
Manchester High School 2nd quarter Honor roll update
Due to a technical issue with the school's grading software, two students were left off the Manchester High School Honor Roll published last week. Logan Kippnick, a 9th grader, received high honors, and Mason Meyer, an 8th grader received Honors. Good work, Logan and Mason!
