Consumers Energy, Manchester Market partner for free community breakfast
by Marsha Chartrand It had been a long, rough week for a lot of Manchester families. It started out with a long holiday weekend filled with pleasant weather, blue skies, buds noted on some trees, and even robins, and a back-to-school Tuesday that found many enjoying Pączki, Mardi Gras celebrations, and more … then there […]
Career partnerships expand within Manchester school district
submitted by Maggie Hatcher, M.Ed., C.A.R.E. in Schools Manchester Community Schools is taking some exciting steps to develop its career technology partnerships. Some of the initial apprenticeship programs that the district is offering include machinist and maintenance programs. In the coming years, they hope to offer programs in areas such as industrial maintenance mechanic, mechatronics […]
Dance Masters of Michigan attend solo title event competition
submitted by Dance With Heart Studios Dance With Heart Studios sent eight dancers from our competition team to Dance Masters of Michigan Solo Title Event. Though we are incredibly proud of all of our competitors, the following students received notable awards. Dancer Ethan Anderson, 12, son of Pete Anderson and Sarah Noveskey Anderson from Manchester, […]
Village establishes “change of use“ ordinance
by Marsha Chartrand At its February 20 meeting, Manchester Village Council approved the Village Planning Commission’s recommendation to establish a “Change of Use Permit“ ordinance for commercial buildings within the village. “It’s really a simple concept,“ said Village Manager Michael Sessions. “If a building has previously been used as an eating establishment, for instance, it […]
Photos: Best wishes to Wrestlers at State Individual tournament
All photos by Emma Woods; Story by Marsha Chartrand On Friday, March 3, nine Manchester High School Wrestlers will make the journey to Ford Field to leave it all on the mat and hopefully reach the pinnacle of success for the high school wrestling season. They will take with them friends, family, die-hard wrestling fans, […]
Wrestling team faces a formidable foe at State Finals
submitted by Coach Steve Vlcek After an exciting week of weather, the wrestling team traveled to Kalamazoo on Friday morning to face a familiar foe in Bronson, who had beaten us twice this season. Even though the kids knew we had a uphill battle on our hands, they went out positive and wrestled hard; all […]
Varsity girls Bowling team heads to state competition
submitted by Brigette Reinhardt After qualifying at Regionals qualified last weekend, the Manchester Varsity Girls Bowling Team is headed to States in Battle Creek, Michigan this week. The six-lady team competed at Regionals this past weekend and placed third. That qualified them their spot at States this Friday March 3,2023. These six ladies have become […]
Thank you to community as it pulls together in time of need!
by Sara Swanson and Marsha Chartrand In cases of widespread destruction and damage, smaller communities are oftentimes on their own while larger population centers with the greatest density of people (as well as hospitals) are first in line for getting power restored, and major thruways are ahead of county roads for getting trees and limbs […]
What’s going on at the Blacksmith Shop?
submitted by Annette Siffin, Manchester Area Historical Society Two classes remain for the first Winter Class Session at the Blacksmith Shop. Coming this evening (Monday, February 27, 6–9pm) is Paper Cutting. Learn the art of several paper-cutting approaches to make ornaments, stationery, and shelf paper. We will learn the basics of paper cutting or “Scherenschnitte.” […]
Winter Survival Series continues in March at the Manchester District Library
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library The Winter Survival Series of fun-filled activities for all ages will continue into March at the Manchester District Library (MDL). Stop by the library or visit the event calendar for more information about these and other great programs coming soon to the MDL. Dr. Seuss Book Club March […]
