Diubles plan fall fundraiser
The Diuble Family Vision (DFV) Foundation was formed to fight blindness and be able to impact people’s lives for the better; to support research for treatment of cures, provide public awareness, and to promote the well-being of persons with disabilities or those who are underprivileged. Currently, DFV has two main projects for which they are prioritizing funding. First, […]
Annual Saline Craft Show coming Nov. 10
The Saline Craft Show, now in its 32nd year, is rated as one of the top 10 shows in Michigan. This annual event, to beheld November 10, is hosted on the grounds of Saline Middle School, 7190 N. Maple Road, Saline from 8 am – 3:30 pm. Again over 260 crafters will showcase their most recent and exceptional […]
Homecoming parade to make a return this Friday
It has been several years since Manchester High School has hosted a homecoming parade, but this once-popular tradition is making a comeback on Friday evening, October 12. To top off a very full Spirit Week and prepare for Friday night’s homecoming festivities, the parade will begin at 5 pm at the corner of Main and […]
Manchester’s Joe Packard is new County Farm Bureau President
submitted by Kathleen Siler, Washtenaw County Farm Bureau During its September meeting, the Washtenaw County Farm Bureau board of directors elected Joe Packard as county president. Packard succeeds Grant Reiff, who stepped down from the board in September. Joe was born in Midland, Michigan where both of his parents worked for Dow Chemical. When he […]
Teen Suicide prevention meeting set
Join us for an informative evening of earning and asking questions about teen suicide, Tuesday, October 30, from 7 to 9 pm at the Sharon United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, 19890 W. Pleasant Lake Road (corner M52 & Pleasant Lake Roads). The evening’s presenter, Rev. Aaron Kesson, will lead a guided discussion about the many issues […]
Soccer team prevails over league rivals, Lenawee Christian
The Manchester High School boys’ soccer team traveled to Lenawee Christian on Thursday October 4, and came home with a hard-fought 3-2 victory. Lenawee had already handed Manchester one of their two league losses this season, so the Dutchmen were looking for revenge. Manchester coach Travis Baker felt confident heading into the matchup. “We knew going into […]
National Walk To School Day October 10
Excitement is building as the Manchester Walk to School crew has been getting ready for this week’s event for a month! Three days per week–each Monday, Wednesday, and Friday–walkers from grades K-6 meet at the Wurster Park gazebo at 7:30 am and at Chi-Bro Park at 7:45 am, for a supervised walk to Klager and Riverside […]
Transformer work complete at Consumers substation in Village
After the completion of a new driveway and concrete pad over the past six weeks, the Consumers Energy transformer site on Territorial Street opposite Kirk Park is ready for some updates. Last week’s installation included a temporary portable transformer which can be used to continue power while repair or replacement is made on some of […]
Eagle Scout creates storage shed for Farmers Market
Logan Luckhardt, a 16-year old Life Scout working toward his Eagle Scout rank, is now one step closer to his ultimate goal. “I joined Cub Scouts in first grade,” he says, “and I have been part of Scouting for 11 years.” When he first joined the Cub Scouts, Logan says he never thought much about […]
Manchester girl working to help Camp Talahi
Many Manchester youth have attended Camp Talahi, located near Howell, over the years. For decades, the camp was owned and exclusively supported by the United Church of Christ (UCC), but since 2012 has been its own, separate 501(c)3, now known as The Camp Talahi Retreat and Nature Center. Annie Tamagne, who grew up in Manchester and graduated […]
