Manchester haunted walk coming soon
submitted by Pat Sahakian, Manchester Area Historical Society The Manchester Area Historical Society (MAHS) is hosting a Manchester Haunted Walk on Saturday, October 8 at 7:30pm, led by local actress and playwright Breeda Miller. This walk will feature the spooky side of Manchester history, stopping at several locations around the downtown area. Tickets are $20 […]
“Rebuilding the Wheel” focuses on food service
submitted by Brad Bezeau, Superintendent of Schools As we “Rebuild the Wheel” in the Manchester Community Schools, we honor and recognize our fantastic MCS Food Service Department throughout the month of September, 2022! We will be recognizing them this Monday, September 19, 2022 at the Manchester Community Schools’ Regular Board of Education meeting beginning at […]
Dutch varsity overwhelm Trojans in final minutes of game, 49-36
by Marsha Chartrand Manchester rebounded quickly from its close loss to Napoleon last week, turning the tables on East Jackson with an impressive 49-36 win on Friday night. The high-scoring game by both teams brought a lot of excitement to the Cascades Conference matchup. “The ground game got on track quickly, as Wyatt Carson turned […]
Manchester Market plans one year anniversary celebration
by Marsha Chartrand It was a long time coming, and now in just a flash, it’s already been a year that it’s here! One year ago this week — September 20, 2021 — Manchester welcomed the Manchester Market and in celebration, they are throwing themselves a birthday party on Thursday afternoon. “Each Thursday, from 4-7pm, […]
Burger night THIS Friday at the game!
submitted by Shirley Disch Sharon United Methodist Church is hosting Burger Night before the home game from 5 to 7pm on Friday, Sept. 23, in the parking lot of the Manchester United Methodist Church, located at 501 Ann Arbor Street. Each meal includes a burger (or cheeseburger), chips, drink, and a brownie. Meals cost $6 […]
Millie’s Coffeehouse sets grand opening
by Marsha Chartrand Saturday morning, September 24, at 9am will mark the grand opening of Millie’s Coffeehouse at 227 E. Main Street. A Ribbon cutting by the Manchester Area Chamber of Commerce will be held at 9am, followed by live music, and customers are welcome to come in all day to try out delicious […]
Junior/Senior High School closes for an afternoon due to water issues
by Marsha Chartrand Due to a water/sewer block, school was cancelled around 1:30 pm at the Jr/Sr High School for the remainder of the day on Thursday, Sept. 15. Students who could self-transport or be picked up by parents were released from school immediately. Bus students were transported at regularly scheduled times and were offered […]
Good discussions at Pleasant Lake Property Owners Association meeting
submitted by Pleasant Lake Property Owners Association More than 40 Pleasant Lake residents turned out for presentations and discussions on lake and safety issues at the Freedom Township Hall on September 11. The kickoff presenter was Tara Guenther, Manager of the Consumers Energy Freedom Gas Pressurization Plant located at Pleasant Lake Road and Reno Rd. […]
“A blessing of the animals” at Bethel Church
submitted by Jean Martin, Bethel United Church of Christ “O LORD, how many are Your works! In wisdom You have made them all; Animals both great and small” (from Psalm 104). Our four-footed friends have brought many blessings to us; now it’s our turn to extend God’s blessing to them. Bethel Church invites you to […]
Adult book club holds first meeting of the season Sept. 21
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library The Manchester District Library (MDL) Adult Book Club season begins on September 21 at 6pm. Join other members in the Village Room for a discussion of Everything Sad Is Untrue by Daniel Nayeri. This is the group’s Young Adult selection for the year. Be sure to check the […]
