Third “Passport“ event set for Saturday, Sept. 10
submitted by Ray Berg, Manchester Area Historical Society Please join us for our third Passport to Manchester event on Saturday, September 10, from 10am to 2pm! This program is jointly sponsored by Riverfolk Music and Arts and the Manchester Area Historical Society. It provides a mix of Manchester-area historical presentations and period music, which explore […]
Dutchmen prevail in home opener vs. Addison, 29-26
by Marsha Chartrand The story of the tortoise and the hare might be a good metaphor for Manchester’s Thursday night victory over Addison on the home football field: “Slow but steady wins the race.” The Panthers started out strong with 14 points in the first quarter and 12 in the second, giving them a 26-14 […]
Obituary: Gerald “Jerry” Haeussler
Gerald Edward Haessler, 75, of Manchester passed away September 4, 2022. Jerry’s family and friends will gather Monday, September 12, 2022 from 4–7pm at Eineder Funeral Homes – Manchester Chapel. His funeral service will be held on Tuesday, September 13, 2022 at 11am with visitation at 10am until time of service at Eineder Funeral Homes […]
5HF Back to School Wellness Day
Free bicycle helmets and bike safety inspections at the Chelsea Wellness Center submitted by Matt Pegouskie, 5HF As local youth go back to school, 5 Healthy Towns Foundations (5HF) invites you to join us for a family wellness event, focusing on whole family health and safety. Aberdeen Bike will offer free bike maintenance safety checks […]
CTPL Summer Reading hits a new record!
submitted by Tamara Denby, Clinton Township Public Library Determined to top last year’s record for Summer Reading participation, the Clinton Library staff poured months of work into this summer’s programming, and once again it paid off in HUGE ways! Thanks to the donations of our generous sponsors and community partners, coupled with an IMLS grant […]
Obituary: Shirley J. Roller
Shirley J. Roller, age 97, of Manchester, MI, passed away on August 29, 2022. She was born March 12, 1925 in Redford, MI to Leslie and Lenora (Pardonnet) Chavey. Shirley was a life-long member of Manchester United Methodist Church and the Manchester American Legion. She enjoyed spending time with her bowling girls, golfing partners, and […]
Albion College Athletes Named to MIAA Academic Honor Roll
Albion College is pleased to recognize the nearly 200 Britons named to the 2021-2022 Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association Academic Honor Roll. This honor is given to varsity athletes who maintain a GPA of 3.5 or better for the entire academic year. Manchester scholar/athlete Rayna Edwards was a member of Albion’s women’s soccer team. Edwards is […]
Letter to the editor: Township officials need to be more responsive to residents
September 1, 2022 Dear Editor: I’m a long-time resident of Freedom Township; many years on Parker Rd. and the past 20 years at Pleasant Lake. For years I’ve attended Planning Commission meetings, Board meetings and township events. I currently serve on the Pleasant Lake Property Owners Association Board. I love Pleasant Lake. It’s where my […]
Letter to the editor: Who benefits from the “reforms” to auto insurance?
September 1, 2022 To the Editor: I don’t have a dog in this fight, other than I pay auto insurance in this state. But, Kudos to the Michigan court of appeals judges, Douglas Shapiro and Sima Patel. Their 2-1 ruling on the 2019 Michigan no-fault insurance reform law is a just decision. I hope the […]
September 2022 Gardening Advice
submitted by Jennifer Fairfield, Garden Mill and Manchester Community & School Gardens Mother Nature sure has a sense of humor. Immediately after I said, in last month’s newsletter, that the main thing we all needed to be doing for our gardens was watering, she started sending us lots of rain! I think I only watered […]
