Jessica Manders Named Student of the Month
The Manchester Civic Club Student of the month for March is Jessica Manders. Jessica is currently a senior at Manchester High School and the daughter of Mark and Julie Manders of Manchester. She is a member of the National Honor Society, FFA and Student Council. Jessica served as Class President her freshmen, sophomore and junior […]
Linda's Diner to Celebrate Agriculture Week with "Proud to be a Farmer" Placemats
Washtenaw County Farm Bureau (WCFB) and local FFA chapters will join countless other organizations across the country to celebrate agriculture’s important role in daily life as part of National Ag Week March 15-21 and Ag Day on Wednesday March 18th. Linda's Diner located on M-52 in Manchester, will be celebrating by using agriculture-themed placemats provided by […]
Cash Night Gets "CRAZY" Once Again
It was another great event for the Manchester Kiwanis Club as the annual Crazy Cash Night drew to a close late on Saturday evening. "Early numbers indicate we will once again exceed our fund-raising expectations," said Pat Vailliencourt, one of the coordinators of the night's activities. "This year's proceeds will be distributed to nine different […]
Relay For Life 2015 Seeks Donations, Participants
Manchester's fifth annual Relay For Life will take place on Saturday, June 20, from 10 a.m. to midnight. This year's event will see several changes, most importantly a time change. Traditionally, a 24-hour event to raise money for the American Cancer Society's fight against every type of cancer, this year's format has become more flexible […]
High School bands prepare for festival season
March is always a busy month for the Manchester High School music programs. With Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association (MSBOA) festival competitions scheduled March 13 and 14, and Solo and Ensemble festival the following weekend, the bands have been honing their skills and are preparing for a home stage concert tomorrow night at 7 p.m. […]
Fund-Raiser Set to Benefit PLI Residents
Last Sunday night, the historic Pleasant Lake Inn burned to the ground. In addition to being a popular local roadhouse and music venue, the building also housed 10 residents of the adjacent apartments who lost everything in the blaze that quickly consumed the entire building. To help these local residents, the Village Tap will host […]
New Option for Investing in Manchester's Future
In the wake of a presentation held in December regarding Manchester's potential for future retail and business growth, many questions have emerged and much discussion has transpired among residents. One question may sum up local curiosity: What could Manchester look like in five years if significantly supported by local capital? Reconsider and Washtenaw County Office of Community […]
Sharon United Methodist Church Plans Mission Trip to Haiti
For the fourth year in a row, members and friends of Sharon United Methodist Church will head to Mizak, Haiti as part of their Volunteers in Mission project. Mizak is located in the southwest part of Haiti, and as part of the mission the team will be working on a variety of tasks. The ongoing […]
Senior Newsletter THE TRUMPETER – February 2015
The February 2015 edition of Manchester’s Newsletter for Seniors, THE TRUMPETER, is now available. Download by clicking here: This month's issue includes a tribute to retiring Board member Howard Parr, notice of the annual election meeting on Feb. 11, an article regarding help needed for the Kiwanis Crazy Ca$h Night, and the monthly calendar of senior […]
Sheriff’s Office Summary for Village January 23-29, 2015
Deputies responded to 44 Calls for Service in Manchester Village: Deputies responded to an alarm in the 120 Block of East Main St. There were no Vehicle Crashes reported Deputies responded to 5 requests for Medical Assistance in the Village. Deputies sought Ordinance compliance from Village residents in 10 locations. No Suspicious Activity was reported […]
