MHS Prom 2018 (photos)
The annual Junior-Senior prom was held on Saturday, May 5 at The Landing in Tecumseh. Skylyr Zink and Lauren Sprau were named Prom King and Queen and the photo booth was definitely the hot spot of the evening. A s’mores bar also was popular with attendees. Photos courtesy of Unforgettable Photos, Manchester.
Placemaking presentation open to community
The Manchester Downtown Development Authority (DDA) invites you to attend a public meeting/presentation on “Placemaking,” which will be held Wednesday evening, May 16, 7:30 pm in the Village Room, Manchester Village Offices. Join the DDA, the Chamber of Commerce, the Manchester Area Historical Society, and other community organizations for an inspiring presentation by Gil White, Placemaking Consultant for the Michigan Realtors. […]
Gearing up for Bike to School Wednesday
As the weather improves, the number of bicycles joining the Walk to School program is growing, too! This Wednesday, May 9, is National Bike to School Day. Klager teacher and Walk to School coordinator Kathy O’Mara is looking forward to a record-breaking participation this week! The weather is predicted to be great, and the enthusiasm […]
Walk to School warming up!
Last week’s walks to school showed an increase in participation with nearly 50 walkers each day and lots of new kids joining the crew. And a growing number of kids are getting to the point of earning a t-shirt, along with other prizes, for their regular participation! Teacher Kathy O’Mara is looking forward to next […]
Historical Society planning for 2019 calendar
One of Manchester’s great traditions for the past 35 years has been its annual Manchester Area Historical Society calendar. Produced locally and sold by area merchants, these collectible calendars have been popular since their inception. Since 1984, MAHS has produced an annual historical calendar, featuring some aspect of Manchester area history, as a fundraiser for the society. […]
Parking enforcement discussed at village meeting
At last Monday’s Village Council meeting, Sgt. Paul Cook of the Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) took time out from his quarterly report to Council to talk about ordinance enforcement in the village. An ordinance is a local law enacted by a municipal authority (in this case, the Village of Manchester). The Village has a variety […]
Art show opens at Library, runs through April 27
The annual Manchester High School art exhibit reception, which this year included Middle School students, officially opened to the public on Friday evening, April 13 at the Manchester District Library. Ms. Angelina Griffin, MMS/HS art teacher who is in her 13th year at Manchester Community Schools, said that she has done one of these shows […]
Expanded musical camp offerings this summer at Sharon Mills Park!
CAS Day Camp for ages 6-13 set for June 18-29; Riverfolk brings back Teen and Adult Jam Camp June 25-28 An expansion of musical opportunities in Manchester this summer will include the popular Cultural Arts Strings (CAS) day camp as well as a revival of the “Riverfolk Jam Camp,” which was last offered in 2011. […]
Letter to the Editor: Student in support of Sharon’s broadband proposal
April 14, 2018 My name is Logan Reppert and I am an eighth grade student at Manchester Middle School. I live in Sharon Township, and it has always been a struggle to get good Internet. This makes it very difficult to complete homework assignments, research topics that are of interest to me, watch videos, or […]
Senior group honors veterans in our midst
On Thursday, the Manchester Area Senior Citizens Council, Inc. celebrated and honored local veterans. Starting in the morning with a veterans-inspired ecumenical bible study led by Pastor Dillon Burns of the Manchester United Methodist Church, the seniors then honored all veterans present with a free noon lunch including ham, scalloped potatoes, vegetables, salad, and all-American apple […]
