Manchester Sesquicentennial Clock is installed
Submitted by Ray Berg On Tuesday, October 30, the Manchester Area Historical Society installed the Verdin Post Clock on the lawn of the Kingsley-Jenter House at 302 E. Main Street. This historic-appearing clock is the commemorative memorial to our Sesquicentennial celebration held in August 2017. It was purchased with funds raised from our many sponsors […]
Student philanthropists awarded for improving their worlds
The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis is proud to announce the six nationwide winners of the prestigious “Power of Children” Awards. The honor recognizes and rewards students in grades 6–11 who are improving the lives of others through selfless commitment to service and the betterment of society. Taking pages out of the headlines, young leaders are fighting […]
Volleyball team heads to Regionals this week
The Manchester Lady Dutch varsity volleyball team ended a busy week on Saturday by claiming the District Championship in the district finals vs. Hudson, played at Columbia Central High School. The victory was built on wins over Grass Lake on Tuesday and Columbia Central on Thursday in the first two rounds of District semi-final play. The Lady Dutch came […]
Bridge work completed on Austin Road, Sharon Valley closure to continue until spring
The Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) has announced the reopening of the Austin Road bridge in eastern Manchester Township, but shared on its blog last week that unfortunately, work on the Sharon Valley Road bridge in Sharon Township will not be completed until next spring, due to the unforeseen discovery of an artesian spring near […]
Chamber social meeting and elections set for Wednesday night
The next Manchester Area Chamber of Commerce meeting is coming up Wednesday, November 7, 6:30 pm, at Two Black Sheep Restaurant. “This meeting will take a ‘social mixer’ approach, as we look to change our format and outreach,” said MACC president Ray Berg, “as well as inviting the general public to come and see what […]
Open Enrollment now under way for Health Insurance Marketplace
The Health Insurance Marketplace is open for enrollment from Nov. 1 through Dec. 15, 2018.Plans bought during this Open Enrollment period will start Jan. 1, 2019. You may schedule a free appointment with the Washtenaw Health Plan at 734-544-3030 for help understanding and applying for Marketplace insurance. Walk-ins are also welcome Monday through Friday from 9 am […]
Obituary: Thomas O. Newby
His Legacy… Thomas Osorio Newby, Age 87, passed away October 22, 2018. He was born on November 24, 1930, in Indianapolis, Indiana to Thomas and Hilda (Osorio) Newby. Thomas served honorably in the U. S. Army. He was a farmer in the Manchester area for over 50 years. Thomas worked at the Chrysler Proving Grounds […]
Caramel apples on Halloween night – Thank you!
The organizers who worked so diligently to make sure kids in Manchester get their coveted caramel apples–a tradition started 30+ years ago by the Okey family–would like to thank the many participants and helpers who made it all possible. The Manchester Area Chamber of Commerce sponsors the annual event, along with huge cooperation from the Village […]
“Last licks” at the Dairy Queen
Monday, October 22 was the last day of the season for the Manchester Dairy Queen, owned by Jeff and Crystal Fahey. After almost 60 years, however, last Monday was also the last day that Manchester will have a franchised Dairy Queen store. Next spring, the Faheys will be re-opening an ice cream store at the same location, […]
Village approves revisions to River Raisin Park
A number of revisions to scale down the anticipated cost of developing the River Raisin Park were approved by Manchester Village Council at its October 15 meeting. With several subtle design changes, which retain many of the most attractive aspects of the park, the new estimate of costs will be about $414,000, as opposed to the $800,000+ price […]
