Teen Suicide prevention meeting set
Join us for an informative evening of earning and asking questions about teen suicide, Tuesday, October 30, from 7 to 9 pm at the Sharon United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, 19890 W. Pleasant Lake Road (corner M52 & Pleasant Lake Roads). The evening’s presenter, Rev. Aaron Kesson, will lead a guided discussion about the many issues […]
Soccer team prevails over league rivals, Lenawee Christian
The Manchester High School boys’ soccer team traveled to Lenawee Christian on Thursday October 4, and came home with a hard-fought 3-2 victory. Lenawee had already handed Manchester one of their two league losses this season, so the Dutchmen were looking for revenge. Manchester coach Travis Baker felt confident heading into the matchup. “We knew going into […]
National Walk To School Day October 10
Excitement is building as the Manchester Walk to School crew has been getting ready for this week’s event for a month! Three days per week–each Monday, Wednesday, and Friday–walkers from grades K-6 meet at the Wurster Park gazebo at 7:30 am and at Chi-Bro Park at 7:45 am, for a supervised walk to Klager and Riverside […]
Transformer work complete at Consumers substation in Village
After the completion of a new driveway and concrete pad over the past six weeks, the Consumers Energy transformer site on Territorial Street opposite Kirk Park is ready for some updates. Last week’s installation included a temporary portable transformer which can be used to continue power while repair or replacement is made on some of […]
Eagle Scout creates storage shed for Farmers Market
Logan Luckhardt, a 16-year old Life Scout working toward his Eagle Scout rank, is now one step closer to his ultimate goal. “I joined Cub Scouts in first grade,” he says, “and I have been part of Scouting for 11 years.” When he first joined the Cub Scouts, Logan says he never thought much about […]
Manchester girl working to help Camp Talahi
Many Manchester youth have attended Camp Talahi, located near Howell, over the years. For decades, the camp was owned and exclusively supported by the United Church of Christ (UCC), but since 2012 has been its own, separate 501(c)3, now known as The Camp Talahi Retreat and Nature Center. Annie Tamagne, who grew up in Manchester and graduated […]
Several Manchester farmers receive Farm Bureau awards
Submitted by Kathleen Siler, Washtenaw County Farm Bureau During the Washtenaw County Farm Bureau annual meeting on Monday, September 17, at Weber’s in Ann Arbor, several Manchester residents were recognized for their service to the organization. Earl and Diane Horning were awarded the Outstanding Service to Agriculture; Matthew and Kathleen Noggle received the Outstanding Young […]
Road commission announces delay on Sharon Valley bridge
The detour on Sharon Valley Road between Lamb Road and Prospect Hill will probably be longer than originally anticipated. The bridge replacement where Sharon Valley crosses the River Raisin was scheduled for completion early next month, but on September 19, a note appeared on the Washtenaw County Road Commission’s (WCRC) blog: “Unfortunately, this week we have hit […]
Fourth season of Blacksmith Shop concerts makes debut
Last Saturday, the historic Blacksmith Shop on Main Street hosted the first concert in its 2018-19 series, welcoming Jazz Manouche musicians “Harrington & Brown Quartet.” Jazz Manouche, also known as Gypsy Swing, came out of France in the 1920s and 30s and was popularized on both sides of the ocean by guitarist Django Reinhardt. Jazz Manouche groups […]
Family Harvest Picnic set
On Sunday October, 7, the Washtenaw County Farm Bureau Young Farmer Committee will be hosting a Harvest Picnic for local families to enjoy. The event will be held at Hilltop Greenhouse in Ann Arbor (8996 West Liberty Rd., Ann Arbor, MI). This is a free event for the whole family to enjoy! This will be […]
