Fritz Swanson

Say Goodbye to Autumn Weather

  St. Mary’s Catholic Church was smiled on with some pleasant weather this fall, as was the rest of the Manchester community. But things are turning cold. As November ages, expect things to take a wintry turn. Tuesday will see a low of 18 degrees, folks! Snow will be here soon enough.

 Fritz Swanson

Coats in the Cafeteria: Klager Recess Before Lunch Policy Scrutinized by Parent

On Friday, October 25th, Lori Preis visited her first grade daughter for lunch at Luther C. Klager Elementary. “I was surprised,” Ms. Preis later said in a petition she has since written for change.org. Ms. Preis looked down the line of elementary students. All of the students, as they waited for their lunch, were carrying […]

 Fritz Swanson

Christmas Comes to the Village Friday November 15th and Saturday November 16th

Santa is coming to Manchester. Mr. Kringle will be the centerpiece of the annual Christmas Parade, which runs from Wurster Park to the Old Mill. The parade starts at 10 am Saturday morning, November 16th, and it will culminate with Santa’s arrival. Santa will greet the town, receive a key to the city, and hold […]

 Fritz Swanson

Ann Arbor News: Halloween night storms down trees, leave 1,400 without power | MLive.com

Ann Arbor News: High winds that blew storms through southeast Michigan Thursday night for Halloween downed trees and caused scattered power outages. About 1,400 DTE Energy customers were without power as of 10 a.m. Friday morning, said company spokesman Alejandro Bodipo-Memba.   via Halloween night storms down trees, leave 1,400 without power | MLive.com.  

 Fritz Swanson

Spirits Never Dampened Despite Rainy Manchester Halloween

Hundreds of costumed candy-seekers braved wind and rain during Manchester’s traditional trick or treat celebration on Halloween.  Running from 5pm to 7pm, local children as well as children from neighboring communities, swarmed the village, collecting candy from homes and businesses. Although there was speculation that it would be a light year for trick-or-treaters, Main Street proprietors […]

 Fritz Swanson

Casino Trip Scheduled as Fundraiser for After Prom Party

Manchester citizens have a only few day left to sign up for a November 23 fundraising bus trip to Firekeeper’s Casino for an evening of gaming, food and fun. For a donation of $40, participants will get a bus ride on a luxury motor coach to the casino, $20 in gambling credit, a $5 food […]

 Fritz Swanson

Klager Costume Parade

The Klager Costume Parade, usually held outdoors around the circle drive, was held indoors this year because of inclement weather. It was well attended by families who lined the walls of the gym. (Photos by Manchester Mirror Staff)

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