“Frank’s Place” Owner Denise Collins Works to Improve Downtown
In light of the recommendations from Retail Market analyst Robert Gibbs published last week, it appears that the Manchester Downtown Development Authority (DDA) and downtown businesses have some major changes to consider for the improvement of the village’s retail outlook. One of the changes the DDA recently made is to welcome a fresh face to its ranks–Denise […]
Small Steps Can Prevent Diabetes – Prevention Program Coming to Manchester
An innovative program aimed at helping prevent diabetes and related health complications will be coming to Manchester early next year. My Choice … My Health is the Diabetes Prevention Program of the National Kidney Foundation of Michigan (NKFM). It helps those at high risk of developing diabetes adopt and maintain healthy lifestyles. The methods include developing healthier eating […]
Village Manager Discusses “Silver” Wellness Award
The Manchester Mirror recently reported that the Village of Manchester received the 2014 Promoting Active Communities (PAC) Silver Level award. Read more about it HERE. After receiving the Bronze Level award for several years previously, the unique approach taken by the village to assess its progress toward promoting an active community, paid off! This year, […]
Home Tour to Feature a Variety of Country Venues
Manchester’s fifth annual Christmas Home tour will once again charm, delight, and inspire area decorators with five beautiful homes, this year centering in the Sharon and Freedom township areas. Save the first Saturday of December, Dec. 6 to see five families open their homes to benefit Manchester’s Main Street Christmas decorations fund. A unique treat […]
American Legion & Auxiliary Post 117 Honor Those who Served
The American Legion and Auxiliary, Post and Unit 117, of Manchester, gathered to celebrate the service of area veterans on November 9. “We express our sincere appreciation to the men and women who have served in the United States Armed Forces,” said Auxiliary Unit President Jeannine Uphouse, in a statement provided to the Mirror. “We thank […]
Co-Op Preschool Invites Alums to Join the Parade in Celebration of 50th Anniversary!
This year the Manchester Cooperative Preschool is planning a very special float to participate in the Christmas in the Village parade this Friday night. All current pupils and alumni are invited to be a part of this celebration of the preschool’s 50th anniversary. Hot beverages and cookies will be served in the parking lot of […]
Manchester One of Five Communities Recognized for Active Living
This fall, five municipalities that make up the “5 Healthy Towns” service area were recognized by the Michigan Fitness Foundation’s Promoting Active Communities (PAC) program. Of the five communities, the Village of Manchester saw the greatest improvement in its PAC score, advancing from receiving Bronze awards in 2010 and 2012 to the Silver in 2014. Silver […]
Hearth and Home in the Heart of the Mill
A new shop in town, located in the lower level of the Manchester Mill, is Hearthstone of Manchester, a name which holds the Manchester Mill as the hearthstone of the village. Hearthstone of Manchester’s white iron gate on Main Street opened to the public on Oct. 10, answering the call to make local artists’ works and collectibles […]
Recipe: Soup’s On! – Corn Chowder
Fall is a great time for homemade soup. Most homemade soups are simple and easily made from things you probably already have in the cupboard, fridge, or freezer. They are also very forgiving recipes. You can get creative and add something you’ve never tried before, “just because you can.” It’s also easy to substitute one […]
It’s Time To Change The Time!
Daylight Saving Time (DST) purports to make better use of natural daylight by setting your clock forward one hour during the summer months, and back again in the fall. But when the season is actually upon us, it’s always difficult for me to remember which way to turn my clocks. The phrase “spring forward – fall […]
