Clinton Summerfest brings fun for all ages
Looking for something to entertain the entire family next weekend? You might want to try taking the short drive down to Tate Park in Clinton and visit their Summerfest–you may see a lot of your Manchester neighbors there! John Schiel, the co-chair of the antique tractor show at the Summerfest, is a lifelong resident of Bridgewater Township and a […]
River dredging set; plans for riverfront park becoming a reality
For the past several years–since the Village of Manchester purchased the former Buss Property on Ann Arbor Hill, and demolished the house and coal barn located across from Chi-Bro Park–the vision has been to create a riverfront park with opportunities for the community to enjoy and benefit from the River Raisin as it runs through […]
Road work scheduled in Bridgewater Township
The Washtenaw County Road Commission has announced its road work schedule for this week, which includes intermittent lane closures on Austin Road between Clinton and Parker Roads, for pavement repair. There will be no detour set as the repairs will be done while the road is still open. Work is set for completion during the week […]
American Legion Auxiliary’s Miss Poppy 2018
Manchester’s American Legion Auxiliary Unit #117 is pleased to introduce Miss Poppy: seven-year-old Zippy Schiel, daughter of James and Rebekkah Pratt Schiel, is eligible for membership in the Junior Auxiliary through the service of her grandfather, Charles Schiel, who is a Vietnam Veteran. Zippy is homeschooled and in the second grade. She was giving out […]
Village street work set to begin this summer
It’s no secret that there are some pretty badly deteriorated streets in the Village of Manchester. Over the years, village administration has kept a list of streets, prioritized by condition. The list is updated annually. Those in the worst condition are placed on the list for repair and replacement. Local street funds have suffered in Manchester, like in […]
“Decided” Day at MHS
Manchester High School holds an annual “Decision Day,” where senior classmates celebrate EVERY post-secondary decision. “It is this school’s goal to help 100% of their graduates determine a plan after high school, whether it be community college, university, trade school, the military, an apprenticeship, or the work force,” said Hollie Kolcz, school counselor. “Every senior […]
Fourth Annual “Out of the Darkness” Walk set for May 20
submitted by Megan Linski, walk coordinator The Manchester High School Out of the Darkness Campus Walk is set for this year on Sunday, May 20, at Carr Park. Registration begins at 2 pm, and the walk will start at 3 pm. The walk fights suicide by raising money for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention […]
MHS Drama Club presents “Little Shop of Horrors”
The weekend of April 20-22 was a busy one for Manchester, and one of the many events happening was the high school musical performance of “Little Shop of Horrors.” Creative sets and costuming were a hallmark of the production, with plenty of singing, dancing, and laughter. Photos courtesy of Unforgettable Photos, Manchester.
