Coming soon: Improvements to Shared-Use Trail
submitted by Ray Berg, Manchester DDA Users of the Manchester Shared-Use Trail will be seeing some amenities and improvements being completed in the near future. The Manchester Downtown Development Authority received grant funding from Destination Ann Arbor through the Community Tourism Action Plan (CTAP), to install trail equipment and make other upgrades. These grant funds […]
Village approves trick-or-treating times
As nearly every holiday this year has been, Halloween 2020 in Manchester will be celebrated differently than in the past. Due to COVID-19 restrictions and ongoing uncertainty about what course the virus may take this fall, there won’t be a costume contest. There won’t be pumpkin bowling at the gazebo. There won’t be caramel apples. […]
Carr Park pavilions painted by volunteer crew
The Manchester Village Parks commission, chaired by Pat DuRussel, organized the event and are grateful for the help of volunteers Dwayne Vailliencourt, Cindy Dresch, David Chartrand, Karen Smith, volunteers from Amcor, and the six participating soccer players: Tyler Lutton, Charlie Monschau-Johnson, Luke Somerville, Derek Huff, Cody Smith, and Luis Baron. Thanks to each of the […]
Support Manchester’s 2020 CROP Walk on Oct. 4
Submitted by Lon Nordeen Once again, your neighbors and friends ask for your support for a cause right here in Manchester. You can make a monetary contribution and/or walk 1-3 miles around the community on October 4, from 1-3 pm starting at the Manchester United Methodist Church, 501 Ann Arbor Street. The 2020 walk will […]
MHS Varsity soccer remains undefeated
submitted by Scott Somerville The 2020 Manchester High School boys’ varsity soccer team remained undefeated following their latest match on September 14 vs. the Quincy Orioles. Competing at home, the Flying Dutchman played with intensity from the start and jumped out to a quick lead following an early goal by senior captain Henry Wehrly. Throughout […]
Obituary: Randy L. Henry
Randy Lee Henry, age 60, of Manchester, passed away from complications of Multiple Sclerosis (MS) at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital – Livingston on September 19, 2020. He was born in Ypsilanti on November 9, 1959, son of James E. and Dolores A. (Vinson) Henry. Randy lived in Washtenaw County for most of his life. He […]
Stories of Wil: Turn it up … and get down
Wil is a 13-year-old boy with Down syndrome. He is the little brother, by 20 months, to twin sisters, Katherine and Elizabeth. Wil’s mom, Christie, knew very little about Down syndrome when Wil was diagnosed shortly after his birth. It didn’t take long for Christie to realize how enriching life with Down syndrome is. Embracing […]
Obituary: Melissa Revill
Melissa Ann (Hamilton) Revill, age 53, of Manchester, passed away at Michigan Medicine on September 18, 2020, surrounded by her family. She was born on January 3, 1967, daughter of Douglas and Cheryl (Werner) Hamilton. On May 16, 1998, Melissa married Jeffery A. Revill, and he survives her. Melissa lived in the Manchester area her entire […]
Sharon United Methodist to host drive-through dinner
Sharon United Methodist Church will host a drive thru “Brats, Dogs, and Sloppy Joe” dinner on Friday, September 25, from 4:30 to 7 pm. The drive-through will be held at the Sharon UMC Fellowship hall parking lot, 19980 Pleasant Lake Road at the corner of M-52. Please enter off M-52 and exit onto Pleasant Lake […]
Fall Events at the Clinton Township Public Library
In addition to using the Manchester District Library, Manchester and Bridgewater Township residents can get a library card for free to check out materials from the Clinton Township Library. Additionally, Manchester and Bridgewater residents are welcome to attend all library events at the Clinton Township Library. The Clinton Township Library is located at 100 Brown […]
