Furnace Street Bridge Removal Imminent
The Manchester Village Council unanimously voted at its Oct. 19 meeting to contract with Anlaan, the contractor working on the Main Street Bridge, to remove the old Furnace Street Bridge while the equipment is in town. In 2004, engineers TetraTech MPS did a feasibility study for the village on removing and replacing the long-closed bridge […]
Letter to the Editor: Thanks from the Tootsie Roll Co-Chairmen
October 23, 2015 Thank you! A heartfelt “Thank You” to the residents of the Manchester and Clinton areas, who so graciously donated to the Knights of Columbus’ “Tootsie Roll Drive” for children and adults with developmental disabilities, and also to the many Knights and Knightettes (Colleen and Denise) who made this event a great success. […]
Caramel Apple Event Will Continue in Wurster Park this Year
For decades, the Okey family delighted Manchester families with caramel apple treats each Halloween. More recently, this tradition has been passed on to the Manchester community and has become a full-scale community effort. The Manchester Area Chamber of Commerce has officially sponsored the event at the Mill for the past few years. However, due to […]
Kiwanis Sells Cider to Raise Funds for Youth Projects
A severe cold snap, which reportedly even saw some snowflakes falling around Washtenaw County on Saturday, didn’t deter the members of the Manchester Kiwanis Club from its annual Cider Sale. Selling half-gallon jugs of fresh local apple cider for $5 apiece on the major intersections around […]
Diuble Family Invites You to Oktoberfest
Lilly Diuble and her family have gotten past Oz; they have clicked their ruby slippers, grabbed Toto, and are ready to host a “whirlwind” good time at their second annual Oktoberfest to benefit the Foundation Fighting Blindness (FFB) on November 21! The family invites you to join them for fun and festivities to benefit a great […]
Cooking for a Cause – Chef Dan Huntsbarger Runner-Up in Cooking Contest
On September 27, community members enjoyed specialty cuisine created by local chefs as they competed for the title of Cooking for a Cause’s Top Chef. Manchester’s Dan Huntsbarger of The Moveable Feast, headed the runner-up team with a Spice Seared Sea Scallop recipe. Catholic Social Services of Washtenaw County would like to extend its gratitude to […]
Community Education Plans Classes for Kids and Adults
Manchester Community Education is excited about new classes coming to Manchester beginning this week. Today, Melissa Katke will lead another great after school class in the Klager Art Room. This time children Kindergarten through 6th grade can make their own fashion accessories during this fun workshop. Cost is $15 and children can make three or more items. The choices include: headband, […]
MCSF to Host Family Trivia Night Nov. 7
Are you looking for a fun family evening with a little learning mixed in? The Manchester Community Schools Foundation (MCSF) is ready to help, as they announce their first Family Trivia Night on Saturday, Nov. 7. This event promises fun for all ages, with questions for varied age groups and interests! Trivia questions, submitted by our […]
College Planning Workshop Set
Parros College Planning & Financial Group, a small family business in Ann Arbor that works with students and parents to find the perfect college fit, is offering assistance to students in the form of essay support, scholarship research, and workshops. An informal college planning class meant for students and parents will be held from 6:30-7:30 p.m. […]
SRSLY Offers Reward to Focus Group Participants
SRSLY Manchester is recruiting young adults, ages 19-23, to participate in a focus group regarding alcohol and drug use in Manchester (18-year-old high school graduates are welcome to participate as well). Each participant will be given a $10 Amazon gift card as an incentive for their input. The purpose of the focus group is to […]
