Marsha Chartrand

Klager Elementary 2017-2018 first trimester 5th & 6th Grade Honor Rolls

                Grade 5 High Honors Bobo, Ashley E Branner, Faith M Clark, Rebecca A Conklin, Memphis C Dalton, Jake A Deitert, Kylie R Desbrough, Annalise F Duffing, Konnor C DuRussel, Seeger J Flint, Savanah R Gallinat, Carter S Gebhardt, Neil R.E. Harvey, Lila J Hulswitt, Phoenix P Klein, Mallory […]

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Wrestlers score high in holiday tourneys

It has been an exciting and successful holiday break for the Manchester wrestlers. At the Manchester Varsity Invitational on Thursday, the team took second to Woodhaven, falling short only in the final match. Three wrestlers (Reese Fry, Drew Gebhardt, and Jacob Shelby), went 5-0 on the day, and all the wrestlers stepped up strong on the mats and […]

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Letter: Thanks for supporting the luminaria

To the Editor: The Manchester Lions Club thanks ALL who participated in this year’s Christmas Eve Luminaria. Despite the snow, the Village looked wonderful all along Main Street and beyond. We sold more luminaria kits this year than we have in the past five years, helping to keep this Manchester tradition alive. Also thanks go to […]

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Senior Newsletter THE TRUMPETER – January 2018

The January 2018 edition of Manchester’s Newsletter for Seniors, THE TRUMPETER, is now available. Download it here:  Jan. 2018 Trumpeter

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Manchester Flying Dutchbots Robotics team qualifies for state!

FTC Team #11193, the Flying Dutchbots, competed on Saturday, December 9th, in East Jackson. The team maintained first place throughout the competition, and made it to the elimination rounds. The Dutchbots earned the privilege to choose two carefully selected alliance partners for the elimination round. Though a slight misfortune caused the robot to break in […]

 Marsha Chartrand

Reindeer spotted in the village!

If you did a double-take at the “Reindeer Crossing” signs in downtown Manchester last Monday morning, they were not part of a prank! There were some kind-of-for-real Reindeer making their way across the streets, through the downtown, and up Ann Arbor Hill to Klager Elementary School! Decked with sparkly reindeer antlers, about 70 kids and adults […]

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A fun senior exercise program to start the New Year

Each Tuesday morning at 10:30 seniors can join a free and fun exercise program called Movin’ n Groovin’ in the Village Room on the lower level at 912 City Road, below the Manchester Library. This is the second year that teacher, Sarah Eckart, has been leading the class. Everyone remains seated as Sarah gets all […]

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Library Hosts Local Art and Craft Show

Submitted by Tamara Denby Christmas in the Village may be over, but if you’re still on the hunt for a special one-of-a-kind gift, handmade by a local artist, you’re in luck! The Manchester District Library is hosting the work of some of Manchester’s most recognized artists. Scattered around the Library’s main floor, you will find […]

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Civic Club Student of the Month

  Submitted by John Korican The December 2017 Civic Club Student of the Month for Manchester High School is Dominic Bargardi. Dominic, the son of David and Kim Bargardi, is the 500th student to be recognized by the Manchester Civic Club. He is a member of the Manchester High School National Honor Society and Student […]

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Group seeks older participants for study

The Community Resource Center of Manchester (CRC) is partnering with Jewish Family Services and the Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation to conduct a study of quality of life for vulnerable older adults in Washtenaw County. These groups are looking to conduct individual interviews with about 30 older adults, and can meet them wherever is most convenient — […]