Yes, Virginia … there will be ONE Ice Cream Social!
Submitted by Jane (Rose) Finkbeiner For many years, in Washtenaw County, starting the end of June and running through the first week of August, families have enjoyed scheduling time to attend each of the local churches’ Ice Cream Socials. It has become an Ice Cream Social Circuit, of sorts, where folks come together to support […]
Primary Election set for August 4
Manchester area voters are reminded that the state primary election, which also selects candidates who will run for township offices in the November general election, will be held on Tuesday, August 4. Polls are open from 7 am to 8 pm and voting is held at your local township office (for those who live in […]
The battle of invasive plants, and two to watch out for
By Claire Pajka The Manchester area is currently involved in an intense invasive battle. But what, exactly, are invasive plants? An invasive plant is considered any plant that is non-native to the area and has potential to seriously disrupt or harm the balance of natural communities. According to the Jackson Lenawee Washtenaw Cooperative Invasive Species […]
Manchester Township discusses fire, events, communications at July 14 meeting
Submitted by Sybil Kolon, Community Reporter Corps The July 14 Manchester Township board meeting was held in person for the first time since March. All board members were present, as well as fire chief Bill Scully. Four other members of the public were present, including Manchester Village President, Pat Vailliencourt. Residents will notice a new […]
From Acorn Farmers Market: A letter to the community
This letter is written to the community on behalf of the Acorn Farmers Market & Café, by Laura Wolgemuth, the former Manchester Farmer’s Market Manager and a new member of the Board of Directors for Acorn. It is part of a series of articles submitted by the Acorn Board of Directors, to promote the Patronicity […]
Stories of Wil: Wil’s growing independence
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: Harold Arnett
Harold Arnett, age 78 of Manchester, passed away unexpectedly on July 25, 2020, in Manchester, Michigan. Harold is survived by his daughter Kathy (Damien) Lucas, of Grass Lake; his daughter Lisa (Craig) Carr, of Tecumseh; his daughter in-law Merlene Sizemore of Dexter; and his grandchildren Evan and Alaina Carr of Tecumseh. He is also survived […]
Kemeter receives Master’s Degree from U of M
Mariah Kemeter, a 2015 MHS Alumni and a 2019 graduate of Adrian College (where she earned an Associate’s Degree in Biology and her Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work), recently received her Master’s Degree in Social Work from the University of Michigan. She is the daughter of James and Teresa Kemeter of Manchester. Congratulations, Mariah!
Notice to Creditors: Charles Ronald Kuhl
Notice to Creditors and Others in the estate of C. Ronald Kuhl, deceased, late of Manchester, Mi, who died on July 16, 2020. Take notice that all persons having claims upon the estate of the above named must file with the undersigned Estate Trustee by August 28, 2020 a full statement of their claims and of securities held by them. […]
10 years later, Kalamazoo River spill still colors Enbridge pipeline debate
By Kelly House (Bridge) MARSHALL—Dr. Kenneth Kornheiser, a retired Plainwell veterinarian, avid canoeist and longtime river advocate, marks the passing of time since the disastrous Kalamazoo River oil spill by the summers he couldn’t paddle his home river. There were the months following the July 25, 2010 spill, when the river ran black after Enbridge’s Line […]
