Let us never forget …
by Marsha Chartrand It’s been nearly 105 years since Emil Jacob died in service to his country during World War I. Emil, the only soldier from Manchester who died during The Great War, as it was then known, grew up in Lenawee County but moved with his family to Sharon Township when he was 16. […]
SRSLY Manchester initiative offers mental health tips from teens to teens
submitted by Alexandra Duranczyk, SRSLY Manchester On May 3, 2023, SRSLY Manchester asked students to answer three questions about mental health. These questions were answered by 7th – 12th grade Manchester Junior and Senior High School Students. The goal of asking the questions was so that their peers could see the answers and apply the […]
Desserts through the decades — the 1970s coming up next!
submitted by Laura Wohlgemuth On May 10, in part five of the eight part series of Desserts through the Decades, Chef Keegan from The Lakehouse Bakery shared the story of the Pillsbury Bake-Off® Contest 17 in 1966 in which Ella Helfrich from Houston, Texas mysteriously baked a “tunnel of fudge” filling in her cake. It […]
Senior fraud prevention workshop to be hosted by Manchester UMC
by Marsha Chartrand A senior fraud prevention workshop has been set for Saturday, June 17, from 10am to noon, hosted at the Manchester Senior Center located at 410 City Rd, Room 108, in Manchester. The event is co-hosted by Manchester United Methodist Church. For more information, contact the church at 734-428-8495 or email dburns@manchesterumchurch.org You […]
April 2023 Students of the Month
submitted by Manchester Jr/Sr High School Students at Manchester Junior/Senior High School receive Student of the Month awards for promoting a good way of life; for working and getting along with people; for working up to their capacity; for inspiring respect for adults, peer groups, and people in authority; for promoting good citizenship; for promoting […]
Local resident sworn in as Ingham County deputy
submitted by Peter Psarouthakis On May 9, 2023, John Gray Psarouthakis was sworn in as a new Ingham County Deputy and is assigned to the road patrol division. John is a 2017 graduate of Manchester Community Schools. He attended and graduated from Concordia University – Ann Arbor in 2021 with a bachelor’s degree in Justice […]
5 Healthy Towns Foundation hiring for a newly-created position
by Marsha Chartrand The 5 Healthy Towns Foundation is seeking an Intramural Sports & Recreation Coordinator who will serve as the point person for a new, exciting inter-community project that seeks to work with schools, local government, park systems and other organizations to leverage assets in our community into vibrant recreation hubs. “Under the direction […]
Paper cutting make & take with Margaret Shaw at the library
ubmitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Join local artist Margaret Shaw at the Manchester District Library (MDL) and learn several approaches to make paper ornaments, gift tags, stationery, cards, and more! Begin by using a pattern, then design and cut your own. Recommended for ages 12+. BYO supplies, if available: small, sharp-pointed scissors Mechanical […]
MDL hosting paint party
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library The Manchester District Library is excited to host Paint Parties To Go for some painting fun on Saturday, May 27. Choose from three fun ceramics projects or one canvas at registration, then join us at 11:45am in the Village Room to paint your creation. Ceramics: Vintage Truck $34 […]
Games and snacks with SRSLY after school
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Hang out at the library for after school games and snacks hosted by SRSLY Manchester on Wednesday, May 24. The fun will begin at 3:30pm in the Teen Spot. All ages welcome. The MDL is located at 912 City Rd. Stop by the library or visit the event calendar for […]
