Thanks for supporting the Farm To Table Dinner
“We are very humbled and grateful by the outpouring of support we received for our recent fundraiser to help operate the 5 Healthy Towns’ Farmers Markets in Chelsea, Dexter (Winter Market), Grass Lake, Manchester and Stockbridge,” said Ruth VanBogelen, chair of this year’s Farm To Table Dinner. The group is happy to announce that the event […]
Fire Department holds Open House
The Manchester Township Fire Department held its annual Open House on Sunday, October 14. Beautiful clear October skies set off the bright red fire trucks that had been shined up especially for the occasion. Firefighters and EMTs showed off some of the department’s newer equipment and a demonstration of a new CPR machine that makes […]
Manchester celebrates Homecoming with a parade
A chilly and rainy Friday afternoon could not dispel the Dutch spirit that had been building throughout the week at Manchester High School. A week filled with Spirit events based on a tropical theme elicited plenty of creativity from the students, said Student Council adviser Leslie Rollins. The results were as follows: fourth place, sophomores; […]
Another success for National Walk to School Day
“It takes a village to make things happen,” says Kathy O’Mara, coordinator of the Walk to School program that runs every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from Wurster Park and Chi-Bro Park, encouraging students to walk to Klager and Riverside schools. The group has walked a total of 15 days, as of last Friday, and many […]
SRSLY Manchester launches educational campaign
This fall, SRSLY Manchester launched its 2018 Positive Social Norms Campaign, “SRSLY? Check Your Stats,” to reduce feelings of peer pressure by challenging the myth that a majority of teens drink alcohol, use tobacco, smoke marijuana and abuse prescription medications. The campaign is intended to help teens feel less pressure to use drugs or alcohol […]
Come enjoy a hayride!
The Freedom Child Care Center is hosting a FREE family hayride, open to the public, starting at 3 pm on Saturday, October 27 at the center, 8753 Pleasant Lake Road. Following the hayride, there will be roasted hot dogs, s’mores, hot drinks, and more to enjoy, with plenty of good fellowship to go along with […]
Diubles plan fall fundraiser
The Diuble Family Vision (DFV) Foundation was formed to fight blindness and be able to impact people’s lives for the better; to support research for treatment of cures, provide public awareness, and to promote the well-being of persons with disabilities or those who are underprivileged. Currently, DFV has two main projects for which they are prioritizing funding. First, […]
Annual Saline Craft Show coming Nov. 10
The Saline Craft Show, now in its 32nd year, is rated as one of the top 10 shows in Michigan. This annual event, to beheld November 10, is hosted on the grounds of Saline Middle School, 7190 N. Maple Road, Saline from 8 am – 3:30 pm. Again over 260 crafters will showcase their most recent and exceptional […]
Homecoming parade to make a return this Friday
It has been several years since Manchester High School has hosted a homecoming parade, but this once-popular tradition is making a comeback on Friday evening, October 12. To top off a very full Spirit Week and prepare for Friday night’s homecoming festivities, the parade will begin at 5 pm at the corner of Main and […]
Manchester’s Joe Packard is new County Farm Bureau President
submitted by Kathleen Siler, Washtenaw County Farm Bureau During its September meeting, the Washtenaw County Farm Bureau board of directors elected Joe Packard as county president. Packard succeeds Grant Reiff, who stepped down from the board in September. Joe was born in Midland, Michigan where both of his parents worked for Dow Chemical. When he […]
