Manchester Dutch Wrestlers are Conference Champs!
For the 11th year, the Manchester Dutchmen wrestling team is Champion of the Cascades Conference for 2018! In Friday night’s conference meet, held in East Jackson, Manchester had six first-place medalists, two second-place medals, a third-place finisher and four who finished the season in fourth place. Congratulations to each and every wrestler who contributed to this […]
Walkers receive incentive prizes to add interest
There are many good reasons to walk to school: it’s healthier, it is more energy-efficient, and it’s definitely fun! (Especially when you walk to school with a large group of kids, teachers, and community members). But sometimes it’s hard for kids to be able to understand that big picture and see these sometimes elusive ideas. So, to encourage this […]
Unsightly building, now demolished, had historic roots
You may have thought it was just an old garage. Most people did. What many did not know, however, is that the run-down building that used to stand at the southwest corner of Duncan and Macomb Streets was once a part of a large group of businesses owned by local resident Allen Schaffer, who also owned Schaffer Lumber locations […]
Library hosts special “Take Your Child to the Library” event Saturday
Manchester District Library will celebrate “Take Your Child To The Library Day” this Saturday, Feb. 3 with a special children’s author event from 10:30 am to noon. All ages are welcome! Manchester author, Jennifer Carson, will read her newest book, “Ducky’s New Ball,” at 10:30 am, with author discussion and a signed book give away. She will also […]
Speaker, author to hold open house Saturday
Breeda Miller knows a thing or two about caregiving. In fact, she actually wrote the book on it. “I wrote the book I wish I’d had when I was taking care of my mother,” the Manchester Township resident explains. “I love Roslyn Carter’s quote: ‘There are four kinds of people in the world: Those who were caregivers, Those […]
Tracing the history of your Manchester home
Mark your calendars for Thursday, February 8, at 7 pm, when the Manchester Area Historical Society will present a program on how to research the history of your home here in town. The program is open to the public, and will take place at the MAHS Kingsley-Jenter House at 302 E. Main St. We’ll begin […]
Excitement for the walk to school group!
Last Wednesday was the Hot Cocoa Run, where walkers were rewarded with cups of hot cocoa, marshmallows, and candy canes when they reached Klager at the top of the hill! About 65 people enjoyed the treats, including teachers, parents, and other volunteers. This will be another exciting week for the most reliable walkers, as they […]
It’s snowing again …
… and the Village of Manchester reminds residents and business property owners alike that shoveling that snow is mandatory. Village ordinance requires that sidewalks must be cleared within six hours of a fresh snowfall in the business district, and within 24 hours in residential areas. In early January, 61 homes were cited for snow removal […]
Local church to set aside time for study and prayer
Pastor Gary Page of the Victory Baptist Church in Manchester believes the promise from James 4:8–“Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you.” He thinks that coming closer to God is what our world needs in these days. So, he has been working for some time now on helping people do just that, […]
