The Village Tap celebrates 50 years!
by Colleen A. McKenney August 1, 2026, the Village Tap will be celebrating its 50th year of operations in Manchester! For a blast from the past, check out the Tap’s Facebook page, “The Village Tap.” This week they have been sharing photographs taken of customers and staff from over the years, some of which are […]
Superintendent Head resigning due to health
by Sara Swanson Manchester Community Schools superintendent Steven Head announced last week that he is resigning effective July 31, 2026, due to health concerns. He stated in an email that went out to the MCS community, “As many of you know, I have been struggling with health issues all year, and recently, my health concerns […]
Manchester Township discusses increased fire calls, Watkins Lake Trail connector
by Sybil Kolon All board members were present at the July 14 board meeting except Lisa Moutinho. Also present were fire chief Mike Kouba and planning commissioner Jim Carpenter. Kouba provided the monthly report for June. There were 58 calls for service, including three fires, two Hazmat incidents, and 41 EMS responses. There have been 377 […]
Emanuel Church holding Annual Ice Cream Social
by Sara Swanson Emanuel Church is gearing up to host its Annual Ice Cream Social on July 30, from 4:30pm to 7pm, on the lawn outside the church at 324 W Main St. There will be dinner food for purchase, including their famous pork barbecue sandwiches and hot chicken sandwiches, along with sides including German […]
St. Mary’s holding annual Ice Cream Social
by Sara Swanson St. Mary’s Parish is holding its annual Ice Cream Social on Thursday, July 23, from 4:30pm to 7:30pm. This event will be held in front of the church on the north side of Wurster Park, 210 W Main St. They are celebrating their 134 years with musical entertainment, delicious food for purchase, […]
River Rhythm Music & Arts Festival returning for its 6th year
submitted by Stacy Sheets Music has always had a way of bringing the Manchester community together, and that tradition continues this summer as the 6th Annual River Rhythm Music & Arts Festival returns July 31–August 2. Set on a beautiful private property along the River Raisin near Sharon Mills, River Rhythm offers a weekend filled […]
Friends of Watkins Lake holding workday
by Sara Swanson The Friends of Watkins Lake State Park (FoWL) are holding a volunteer workday at Watkins Lake State Park and County Preserve on Sunday, July 26, from 1pm to 3pm, weather permitting. Meet at the trailhead. You can bring a bike and bike or carpool with others to the worksite along the trail […]
Jackson French Quarter Dixieland Band relocated to Emanuel last Thursday
submitted by Brenda Bancroft, Friends of the Library The Manchester District Library’s Gazebo Concert Series continued on Thursday, July 16, with a spirited performance by the Jackson French Quarter Dixieland Band. Due to poor air quality, the concert was relocated to the lower level of Emanuel United Church of Christ, where attendees enjoyed an evening […]
Jean Wilson and Friends to play jazz classics at upcoming Gazebo Concert
submitted by Brenda Bancroft, Friends of the Library Join us on Thursday, July 23, from 7pm to 8pm, at Wurster Park, located at 215 W Main St, for an evening of free live music sponsored by Denise and Dennis Collins and hosted by the Manchester District Library. Jean Wilson and Friends will entertain audiences with […]
