Manchester High School Second Marking Period Honor Roll
12th Grade High Honors Ahrens, Sydnie V Benedict, Alia M Blaine, Morgan R Brown, Selena N Burge, Jared M Collins, Madison K Coutts, Adrianna P Dorman, Kate E Heuser, Jordan F Heuser, Rachel L Jacobs, Sutton M Keller, Isabella L Knasiak, Kayla M Korican, Samuel T Korth, Daniel G Manders, Jessica J Newman, Rebecca R Oliver, […]
Manchester Middle School Q3 High Honors and Honor Roll
8th Grade High Honors Boote, Jocelyn R Bortmas, Quenton W Bourland, Paige E Brown, Sedona R Chandler, Madilyn Q Cole, Autumn J Daniels, Calvin S DeWolfe, Ashley L Dobis, Johnathon A Dresch, Reese L Edwards, Rayna K Ernst, Mitchell K Geldner, Mikayla A Good, McKenna L Haist, Ellyn L Herron, Elijah N Huff, Logan […]
Pegouskie Receives 2015 Community Service Award
The Michigan Recreation and Park Association (MRPA) recognized the Chelsea-Area Wellness Foundation’s Community Investment Manager Matt Pegouskie with a 2015 Community Service Award. Pegouskie attends monthly Manchester Wellness Coalition meetings and serves as a liaison between Manchester and the Foundation in addition to his many other responsibilities. Community Service Awards are presented to individuals, groups, and […]
Relay For Life Kicks Off with 80s Party
If you were in downtown Manchester on the evening of March 24, you may have thought that you were having a mini-flashback. Some people wearing distinctively 1980s fashions were seen making their way into Frank’s Place, where 80s music and apparel appeared to evidently be making a comeback. The reason for the celebration was in honor […]
Residents Pack Manchester Township Board Meeting to Hear Presentation on Problems Associated with Oil Drilling
The Stewards of Western Washtenaw and Citizens for Oil-Free Backyards (COFBY) hosted a 45-minute presentation at the Manchester Township board meeting on March 10, 2015. Dr. Ian Moyer, a Scio Township resident, associate professor at the University of Michigan, and a member of the COFBY group, spoke about potential oil and gas development in Manchester Township […]
Guest Authors Encourage Klager Kids to be Reading Heroes
On the afternoon of Thursday, March 5, Klager Elementary students were treated to an exciting afternoon of fun with March Is Reading Month guest authors David Anthony and Charles David Clasman. The two Michigan authors pen the children’s reading series: Heroes A 2 Z, Knightscares, and Mystery Underground. All three chapter book series focus on […]
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 […]
