Dairy featured at this week’s Farmers Market
On Thursday, June 27, there will be a Dairy Festival at The Manchester Farmers Market featuring Horning Farms. Come and learn about what happens at our own local dairy farm that supplies milk to Kroger and other major retailers. Due to rain and cold temperatures last Thursday, the Children’s Bike Parade has been rescheduled for […]
Dutch basketball camps set
Two Summer Fundamental basketball camps are being scheduled for Manchester’s young athletes in July. Dutch Middle School Camp will be held July 9-10-11, from 5-8 pm at Riverside Intermediate School for boys who will be in 6th, 7th, and 8th grades for the 2019-2020 school year. This is a Fundamental Camp under the direction of […]
Annual fireworks set for July 3
The Manchester Men’s Club annual fireworks show will be held on July 3 at Carr Park. Entry to the park is by donation. Come early and get your best spot! This is a wonderful event for the entire family. There will be food vendors at the park and the beer tent will have drinks for […]
Don’t forget–Chicken Broil on Under the Radar: Michigan this week
This Thursday, June 27 at 8:30 pm is the night that the world-famous Manchester Chicken Broil will be featured on the PBS program “Under the Radar: Michigan.” Two years ago, the Under the Radar team led by Tom Daldin visited the Chicken Broil to “preview” the event for a future program. Recently the decision was […]
Too Much Rain? a bit of “Acorn” news
Submitted by Acorn Farmers’ Market board After four days of almost constant rain while camping – I was beginning to complain – like many of you!! Well, after hearing about the crisis Michigan farmers are facing, we should not be complaining. As of June 9, farmers have had only 3.5 days that were good for […]
WCSO warns, “lock it or lose it”
Following a rash of larcenies from vehicles in the past weeks, the Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) strongly encourages all residents to routinely lock your vehicles to prevent theft when leaving them, even at home. Most items that were stolen were from unlocked cars. These incidents have been happening throughout the county; although no recent […]
St Joe-Chelsea to attend July 11 Farmers Market to register seniors
On Thursday, July 11, from 3:30 to 4:30 pm, St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea and the Washtenaw County Health Department will attend the Manchester Farmers Market (at Chi-Bro Park in Manchester) to register participants for this year’s Senior Market Bucks and Senior Project FRESH programs. These programs were developed to encourage seniors to make healthy food choices. […]
Road work this week
Washtenaw County Road Commission has announced the re-opening of Hogan Road between M-52 and Logan on June 19, as culvert repair has been completed. This coming week’s road work includes ongoing projects in Manchester and Sharon Townships. Manchester Township: Sharon Hollow Road between Ely and Herman; intermittent lane closures currently scheduled to continue through 6/27 […]
GVSU names Dean’s List
Grand Valley State University announces the names of students who were placed on the dean’s list for the Winter 2019 semester concluding in April. The list includes those students who have maintained a 3.5 grade point average and been enrolled in a minimum of 12 credits. Grand Valley is dedicated to providing a rich learning […]
Obituary: Helen Alice Benedict (CURRY)
Helen was born to Anna “Luella” and Alfred “Guy” Benedict of Hulbert, Michigan. She married Donald Curry on December 24, 1942. Helen worked for a few years as a proof-reader for the Ypsilanti Press. She was then employed as the secretary of the Maintenance Department of the University of Michigan until her retirement. After retiring, […]
