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; […]
Obituary: Terry Ritter
Terry James Ritter, age 55 of Manchester, passed away, December 13, 2018. Terry was born on January 2, 1963 in Albion, MI to Kenneth W. and Ardis L. (Sonier) Ritter. He married the love of his life, Amy Jo Fulger on April 19, 1986 at Pilgrim Congregation Church, in Lansing. Terry loved spending time […]
New hosts for Crazy Ca$h Night
For 19 years, on the first Saturday in March, the Kiwanis Club of Manchester has held the hugely popular Crazy Ca$h Night. As a successful fund-raiser, the event has poured tons of money back into the Manchester schools, library, preschools, athletic department, and many, many more local organizations But in August, the Kiwanis announced that due […]
Welcome to David’s coat room
It was a random Facebook post that got Kim Blumenstein thinking about her last Christmas with her dad, David Gresham, in 1993. Kim was a college student and one of her friends came to visit during the holiday break. The friend did not have winter-appropriate attire to wear. Kim’s dad took her aside and insisted she […]
“Grand opening” and ribbon cutting at American 1 Credit Union
There was a bit of fanfare happening at the new American 1 Credit Union on M-52 just north of the village, last Wednesday. Residents, business owners, Village representatives, and American 1 Board members gathered for an official “ribbon cutting” ceremony for Manchester’s newest business Outgoing Chamber of Commerce President Ray Berg shared that the ceremonial […]
DIY Luminaries on a Freedom Township hill
A luminary tradition that’s a bit different from the “official” Manchester version, but equally treasured by those who participate, started in 1991 on the hill on East Pleasant Lake Road, between Esch and Fletcher Roads. “It started with just a few tealight candles lit in the driveway,” says Dolores Lindemann, one of the originators with the […]
Sweet surprises in store at the new “Q”
There’s not a new name yet, and they are still working on the new menu. But Jeff and Crystal Fahey have been envisioning their new venture, formerly the Manchester Dairy Queen, ever since making their announcement this past summer, and they are getting excited to see results. It’s a historic moment on Main Street as work begins […]
