Panel to keep young people in Michigan includes one person under 40 so far
by Ron French (Bridge Michigan) The 16 Michigan residents named Friday to serve on a state commission focusing on population growth range from community and business leaders, to a university president to a former Republican lieutenant governor. One thing most have in common: they’re at least a generation older than the young adults the state […]
Men’s Club planning for another great fireworks show, July 3
by Marsha Chartrand For the 41st year the Manchester Men’s Club will host the annual Independence Day fireworks on July 3 (with a rain date of July 4) at Carr Park in Manchester. “We are shooting $15,000 total this year, which will be comparable to previous years with the increased cost in fireworks,” said the […]
Farmers’ Market starts off small but growing each week
by Marsha Chartrand “We’ve been doing okay but would definitely love to see more customers!” said Dana Turner-Queen, market manager for the Manchester Farmers’ Market. An experienced manager, Turner-Queen has worked at Saline and Dexter markets, as well as a couple of stints at the Acorn Farmers’ Market and Café. She loves her jobs and […]
Community-wide garage sale July 28–29
by Marsha Chartrand It’s happening! Yes, there will be a community-wide garage sale in Manchester this summer! This is a great way to meet your neighbors and divest yourself of some unwanted items … and maybe even gather up a little extra cash. It’s a win-win situation! Manchester Community Garage Sales are set for Friday […]
Centershot archery program at Sharon UMC
submitted by Stephanie Little, Family Ministries, Sharon UMC Sharon United Methodist Church invites you to take part in their Centershot Archery Program, Monday, July 31, from 4 to 6pm, and Tuesday, August 1, to Thursday, August 3, from 4:30 to 6pm for ages 7 and up. Registration fee is $30 per participant. All instructors are […]
The Manchester Chicken Broil … from the beginning
by Marsha Chartrand The Manchester Enterprise, dateline Thursday, June 24, 1954: “The Exchange Club has planned functions to benefit the Athletic Field Fence Fund, which include a huge barbecue chicken dinner.” The Exchange Club and the Jaycees (the latter formed earlier in that same year) were said to be jointly sponsoring the Chicken Barbecue. So begins the […]
Another shredding event coming up July 19
by Marsha Chartrand Did you miss the shredding day at the library last weekend? Do you still have more papers that you just didn’t have time to gather up? Don’t despair — the Manchester community has another Community Shred Day coming up next month, sponsored by American 1 Credit Union. “We are having free Shred […]
WCSO: May 2023 report of police services in the village
As reported by Alan Hunt, Lieutenant, WCSO During the month of May 2023 there were 205 calls for service. During this time, 96 traffic stops were made, resulting in 38 citations. One noteworthy event in Manchester Village during the month included: May 14: A collaboration deputy responded to the 100 block of Hibbard Street for […]
Obituary: William Monde “Bill” Shurtliff
On July 5, 2023, dearly beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather Bill Shurtliff was born to eternal life. Bill was also a much-loved Ann Arbor artist. For more than four decades, thousands have purchased postcards, note cards, calendars, and original artwork featuring Bill’s iconic pen-and-ink/watercolor drawings of scenes of Ann Arbor and the University of […]
Obituary: Kathy E. Hyatt
Kathy Elaine Hyatt, 72, of Brooklyn, passed away peacefully with her family by her side, Thursday, June 29, 2023. Kathy’s family and friends will gather Wednesday, July 5, 2023, from 2 to 4pm and 6 to 8pm at Eineder Funeral Homes — Brooklyn Chapel. Her funeral service will be held Thursday, July 6, 2023, at […]
