Village Council decides on no change in pet ordinances
After considerable deliberation and information gathering, Manchester Village Council decided at its December 18 meeting to make no changes to its current ordinances regulating pets within the village limits. Currently, no farm animals (livestock or poultry) or exotic or wild animals are allowed as pets in the village, and a maximum of three dogs per […]
MFS Christmas Shop brightens the holidays for many
The Manchester Family Service Christmas Shop was held on December 21 and it was another resounding success for this annual Manchester tradition in which many local volunteers participate. It all begins in the middle of October, when Manchester Family Service (MFS) clients are given forms to complete asking if they wish to participate in the […]
MAHS to discuss one-room schoolhouses Thursday night
Submitted by Ray Berg The Manchester Area Historical Society will hold its monthly meeting at 7 pm on Thursday, January 9, at the Kingsley-Jenter House, 302 E. Main St. The presentation of one-room schoolhouses, organized by Ray Berg, Sue LaRocque, and David Renner, will provide an overview of the Manchester area one-room schoolhouses, which existed […]
Acorn thanks the Manchester community
Many small things are adding up to some pretty big doings at the Acorn Farmers Market and Café! On Friday, a small “thank you” to from the Acorn board to donors, the community, vendors, volunteers, and customers at the Winter Farmers Market appeared in several venues on social media. “2019 was an incredible year. With […]
Obituary: Edward “Ted” Curley
Edward “Ted” “Papa” Curley passed away at 85 on January 7, 2020. He was born on January 7, 1935 to R.D and Rose (Tully) Curley in Manistique, MI. Ted married Betty Fink (love of his life) in Manchester, MI, celebrating their 62nd wedding anniversary in June 2019. They had three wonderful children; Jill (Doug) Esch […]
First graders learn about Giving
First-grade students in Mrs. Kathy O’Mara’s class learned about the joy of giving to others at the holidays, through their classroom’s own “Giving Tree” during the month of December. Pupils collected mittens, scarves, hats, kitchen gadgets, hot pads, kitchen towels, socks, and slippers to give to Christmas recipients through Manchester Family Service (MFS). This was […]
Garage on Riverside Dr. destroyed again in auto accident
Randy Garrett grew up in Ypsilanti, but he has felt an affinity for the River Raisin ever since his dad, Brownloe Garrett, frequently brought he and his siblings to Manchester fishing during their childhood. So he was thrilled to find a house on the market — not only in Manchester, but right on the riverfront, […]
Interim Superintendent to begin Monday, Jan. 6
The Manchester Community Schools Board of Education hired a new interim superintendent, Kevin Upton, at its December 18 meeting. Upton, a resident of Ann Arbor who is currently employed at the Washtenaw Intermediate School District (WISD) as its Curriculum Coordinator, has been contracted for half-time service in the district’s top post through the end of […]
Manchester community Health & Wellness Forum/Non-profit Roundtable set for Jan. 13
Editors Note: Anita Herman, the coordinator of the Manchester area Non-profit Round Table, asks everyone to note the change from the usual in time, location and day of the week of the upcoming non-profit Round Table meeting so that it can be held in conjunction with the Manchester Community Health Forum. She states, “Mark your […]
Want to be part of the new Worth Repeating?
In November, a large group of interested community members gathered together to discuss whether it would be a viable idea to re-start the charity resale shop, Worth Repeating. Since that time, articles of incorporation have been drawn up, 501(c)3 status has been applied for, and committees have been formed. Most importantly, a site has been […]
