Lady Dutch Volleyball starts off season with three wins
The MHS Lady Dutch volleyball team began their 2018 season in winning style. On September 4, the Dutch traveled to Cascades Conference rival Vandercook Lake, bringing home a commanding 3-1 victory. Team scores were 22-25, 24-17, 25-21, and 25-19. Led in hitting by Stephanie Messman, the Lady Dutch had a solid +.144 hitting percentage and a 1.74 serve-receive rating […]
Public Notice: Manchester Township
Township of Manchester Resolution No. 18-14 September 11, 2018 A resolution to adopt an ordinance to amend the Manchester Township Zoning Ordinance to regulate campgrounds by amending Section 2.03 “Definitions”, Article 5.0 “AR – Rural Agricultural District”, Section 5.03 “Conditional Uses”, and Article 16.0 “Supplemental Regulations and Standards”, Section 16.17 “Storage of Recreational Equipment”, and […]
Zoning Board takes no action on Marathon remediation
After a lengthy public hearing on Wednesday night, the Manchester Village Council, acting as the Zoning Board of Appeals, decided to take no action on a request from SES Environmental of Fort Wayne, Indiana, (SES) to continue remediation of a gasoline spill that likely dates back to the 1970s, at 100 E. Main Street, the current site […]
Destination Ann Arbor promotes Manchester activities
At last Wednesday’s Village Council meeting, Chad Wiebesick, VP of Marketing and Communication for Destination Ann Arbor (formerly the Washtenaw County Convention and Visitor’s Bureau) made a brief presentation to describe how the organization has promoted activities and events throughout the greater Ann Arbor area. Destination Ann Arbor is the sponsoring organization for the Community Tourism […]
Hay Rides will be part of entertainment for Third Thursdays
This fall, a traditional autumn entertainment will be provided during the Third Thursday events set for September 20 and October 18. Thanks to Jacques LaRocque, hayrides will be part of the festivities at the last two Third Thursdays of this calendar year, from 4-8 pm, or until dark (whichever comes first). The wagon will pull […]
Boys soccer team building steam as season continues
After opening the soccer season on the new turf field August 17, the Manchester High School boys’ soccer team has built an 8-4 record with some impressive wins. During the week of August 20, the team beat defending state champion Ann Arbor Greenhills 1-0, along with defending league champion Hillsdale Academy 3-1; both games were […]
Marie Knorpp honored for 64 years of active living
If you’re looking for proof that regular activity can lead to longevity, you don’t need to look any further than “just down Main Street,” where Marie Knorpp lives. Marie was honored by her family and her church family at a special coffee hour held Sunday, Aug. 26, for her many years of participating in and enjoying […]
Walk to School days will start Sept. 10
It’s back to school time! And the Walk to School crew is looking for new participants for the new school year. Walk to school days will begin next Monday, September 10. To start the year, meet up times will be the same as last year: Gazebo at 7:30 am and Chi-Bro at 7:45 am. In […]
Co-Op Preschool to take a year off
For more than 50 years, the Manchester Co-op Preschool has been a fixture in its young students’ lives. Hundreds of Manchester families have sent their children, grandchildren, and possibly even a few great-grandchildren to this learning center. Earlier this year, it was learned that the preschool’s home for the past decade, the Ackerson building, would […]
New Athletic Director settling into his role
LaVell Blanchard first heard of Manchester when, as a high school student in the 90s, he and some friends wanted to observe the “best running back in the area.” That running back was Nick Davis, a standout on the 1994-97 MHS varsity team, who eventually played for the University of Wisconsin-Madison Badgers and as a wide receiver […]
