Marsha Chartrand

Make it Manchester–this Thursday

The Third Thursday events for this week (June 21) include: • Manchester Farmers Market (4-7 pm) at Chi-Bro Park Downtown events: • Pop-Up Artist & Makers Market (4-8 pm) • Taste of Manchester at Participating Restaurants & Businesses • kids show with Colors the Clown & Company (5-7 pm) • Street Buskers: Ska TK Rottie […]

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New restaurant offers fresh dining options for Manchester

Last Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, Manchester’s newest restaurant, Two Black Sheep, offered six tasting events–two each evening–to introduce a few of their offerings to the community. The events were an unqualified success, and the restaurant will officially open this morning (Monday, June 11) with offerings for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Owners Cheryl Coleman of Manchester […]

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It’s Ice Cream Social time again!

Would you like to know how to spend some evenings during those lazy, hazy days of summer? Try out the ice cream socials as hosted by our area churches. They begin on June 21 and continue on a nearly weekly basis until August 2. With the exception of St. Paul UCC, socials are held outside […]

 Marsha Chartrand

High school students to vie for Fair Queen 2018

On Tuesday, July 10, immediately following the Fair Parade (which starts at 6:30 pm that evening), the Fair Queen contest will be held and winners announced on the pavilion at the Fairgrounds on Alumni Memorial Field. This year’s candidates represent the classes of 2018-2021. Candidates are selected by their classmates.

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Walk to School Program continues to end of school year!

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Gazebo Concerts start with kids concert Thursday!

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Vacation Bible School coming to Bethel Church

June 25-28, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Bethel United Church of Christ, located in Freedom Township at the corner of Bethel Church and Schneider Roads will be the setting for . . . . . Vacation Bible School CAMP OUT where they will be “GETTING S’MORE OF JESUS.” All “campers,” from having completed preschool to having completed […]

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Photo: Eighth graders honored

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Local musician wins Detroit Music Award

The Detroit Music Awards are a prestigious Detroit tradition that honors some of the best musicians around the state. Like the Grammys, the DMA is voted on by the musicians’ peers–the 4,000 members of the Motor City Music Foundation. Over the years, since its inception in the early 1990s, it has evolved to include artists […]

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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 […]