Fire Station Open House: Photos
Manchester residents got a peak into the fire station. Vehicles were opened for kids, and curious adults to sit in and look over. There was special mobile house where kids could practice escaping a smoky room. A U of M life flight helicopter made a short appearance before getting called away. But as always, the […]
Manchester SAT scores improve, but highlight district weaknesses
SAT college prep test scores for the state were recently released. Manchester High School (MHS) scores were were up, but MHS ranks right in the middle of Washtenaw county SAT scores. 1028 was the mean score for MHS juniors, with 75% college/career ready in evidence based reading and writing (ERW) and only 36.4% in math. […]
Blacksmith Shop Concert Kick-off Sept 24th
After a successful first year, Blacksmith Shop Concert Series, presented by Riverfolk Music and Arts kicks, off its 2nd rousing season this Saturday, September 24th. Doors open at 7:15pm and Metallurgy Brass Quintet, will be performing from 7:30-9pm. Blacksmith Shop Concerts made an impact last year not just due to the talented performers brought in, […]
Manchester student places 1st at Chelsea Fair pedal pull
Manchester's Drake Booker won first place in the boys 9-10 peddle tractor pull at the 79th Chelsea Community Fair. His impressive winning pull was 340 lbs, and just short of a full pull at 26.5 feet.
Masonic Lodge 148 celebrates lodge rededication with ceremony & open house
The temple room was filled to capacity with many Manchester residents, and Masonic dignitaries from all over Michigan, for Manchester's Masonic Lodge 148 re-dedication ceremony. The Lodge could have rededicated the temple, located on the third floor of the Comerica building, sooner, but wanted to complete recent renovations to the turn of 19th century temple. […]
History Under the Grass
A trio of treasure hunters visited Wurster Park recently. George Hicks, his son Kameron, and their friend Tod Hunt, spent the weekend traveling down US 12 visiting historic sites, and scanning the ground for forgotten treasure. After visiting the Walker Tavern site, they stopped by Manchester. Decked with specialized tools they carefully, as to not […]
St. Mary Ice Cream Social Coming July 28th!
The St. Mary Ice Cream Social is one of Manchester's eagerly awaited summer events. Held Thursday, July 28, 5-8:00 pm on the “Village Green,” at 210 West Main Street, right across from the Gazebo (make it a “double-feature” with the Gazebo concert that night!) FREE cake and Schwan’s ice cream will be served to all guests. […]
Invasion of the Poké-Catchers - Pokémon Go hits Manchester!
Over the last few days residents may have noticed more people on the sidewalks than the usual dog-walker, or couple on an evening stroll. A new type of pedestrian is roaming the village; they hold their cell phone out in front of them, and will frequently stop for no obvious reason to exaggeratedly swipe across […]
Manchester Fair Parade 2016 (photos)
A cool breeze blew in for this years fair parade. Families lined the route and kids took home more candy than on Halloween. This year's parade was fantastic with unique floats and vehicles highlighting many Manchester businesses and organizations as well as special showings from the surrounding areas, like fire engines from Scio Township and […]
