Walk to school gang celebrates the holidays
The Walk to School program celebrated a few milestones during the final week of school before Holiday Break, with several students getting prizes for completing 40 walks to school! A total of 42 days to date have been logged walking to school, and two students have participated every single day, with many more missing only one […]
Lions report highest luminaria sales in 11 years
Manchester had a great turnout of luminaria on Christmas Eve 2018, with a grand total of 3,532 candles lining the streets of the village and surrounding areas. This just barely surpassed the previously-set record of 3,510. The Manchester Lions Club, who has coordinated sales of the luminaria since 2008, sold their last kits at 4:15 pm on […]
January 2019 Student of the Month, Carson Ridenour
The January 2019 Manchester Community Schools Foundation Student of the Month for Manchester High School is Carson Ridenour. Carson is the son of Doug and Lisa Ridenour. He is the Vice President of the Manchester High School Spanish Club and a member of Future Farmers of America, Drama Club, Bow Tie Society and MHS National […]
Manchester Library offers a special lineup of events in January
submitted by Tamara Denby, Manchester District Library The Manchester District Library is launching 2019 with a bang, offering some great speakers and events in January. Along with the regular weekly offerings, such as Story Time, Coloring, Knit Night, and Family Game Time, the library has booked several guest speakers. At 11 am on Saturday, Jan. […]
Interested in becoming a Master Rain Gardener?
A six-week Master Rain Gardener Certification Class is being planned by the MSU Extension that will help participants design their own rain garden step by step. The class will be held from 9:30 am-12:30 pm on Wednesdays, January 9-February 13, at the MSU Extension Classroom located at 705 N. Zeeb Road, Ann Arbor. The cost for […]
Ice Safety Tips from the WCSO
The Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office would like to remind everyone of the following ice safety tips while enjoying our frozen rivers, lakes and ponds. Things to consider before you go out: Ice conditions vary from lake to lake. Purchase a pair of ice picks or ice claws, which are available at most sporting goods stores. […]
Letter to the Editor: Thanks to Manchester!
December 28, 2018 A heart felt THANK YOU to the wonderful people in the small hamlet of Manchester. My youngest son was involved in the horrific auto accident on Dec 19th at U.S. 127 near Floyd Avenue. His mom and I immediately left our home in Williamsport, PA to be with him at Henry Ford […]
Local municipalities consider opting out of marijuana businesses
Just one week after a statewide vote on recreational marijuana passed by a 56-44 percent margin, Manchester Township led the way among Michigan municipalities in choosing to “opt-out” of allowing marijuana businesses to operate within its borders, by passing Ordinance No. 93. The Ordinance, which is “to prohibit marijuana establishments within the boundaries of Manchester […]
Little gifts total big money for Manchester Family Service
For the second year, the women of Manchester United Methodist Church (MUMC) have proven the old proverb that one person’s cast-offs can be another’s treasure … and have made a huge difference in the lives of many Manchester families in the process. Small gifts of no-longer-used Christmas decor, ornaments, and other holiday items, were offered […]
Keep lighting the way–here’s how!
After the past few weeks of reading luminaria articles, are you ready to participate, or are you confused? If your answer is “ready,” then all you will need to get ready are these instructions: Pick up your candle kits in the garage of the Kingsley-Jenter House (302 E. Main Street), starting Friday, December 21st, 10 am – 4 pm; […]
