Sara Swanson

Obituary: Kathy Marlene Millheim

Kathy Marlene Millheim, 71, passed away peacefully at home with her loving family by her side, Thursday, September 14, 2023. She was born on December 12, 1951, in Ann Arbor, Michigan, to Carlton and Eileen (Eberts) Kempfert.  Kathy met Bobbie Millheim on Memorial Day 1975 and they wed on September 27, 1975, fulfilling the dreams of […]

 Sara Swanson

Obituary: Irma Louise Weidmayer

Irma Louise Weidmayer, 102, of Manchester, passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side, Thursday, October 5, 2023, at Brookdale Assisted Living in Ann Arbor, Michigan.  On January 12, 1921, when it was still “horse and buggy days,” she was born in her family’s home on Lindemann Road in Lodi Township. The first […]

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Obituary: Joanna Walton

Joanna Walton, 95, of Pinckney, passed away Wednesday, October 4, 2023, at Lenawee Medical Care Facility. Joanna’s family and friends will gather on Monday, October 9, 2023, from 10am to 11am at Community Bible Church (8400 Sharon Hollow Rd, Manchester, MI 48158). Her funeral service will follow at 11am. Pastor Ron Clark will be officiating the […]

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Obituary: Patricia Rose Shafer

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the death of our mother, Patricia, who passed peacefully at the UM Medical Center on September 18. Patricia was mother to seven, grandmother to eleven, great-grandmother to thirteen, sister to four, and a friend to more than we can count. Patricia was both a Californian and a […]

 Sara Swanson

SUMC holding craft supply sale this weekend

submitted by Sharon United Methodist Church Sharon Church, located at 19980 W Pleasant Lake Rd, is hosting a Craft Supply Sale on October 7 from 8am to 4pm in their Fellowship Hall. There will be new and gently used scrapbooking and card-making supplies such as paper, stamps, tools, and storage. There will also be quilting […]

 Sara Swanson

Manchester Meet & Greet: Oodles of Doodles Painting Parties

submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library As part of the ongoing Manchester Meet & Greet fall series, Manchester District Library (MDL) will host Carla Keith from Oodles of Doodles Painting Parties on Saturday, October 14, at 1pm on the main floor. Attendees can view example projects and get information about how to get involved. […]

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Friends of the Library Book Donation Day

submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Come donate your gently used books to the Friends of the Library Book Sale on Saturday, October 14, between 10am and noon in the Village Room of the Community Building at 912 City Rd; proceeds benefit the Manchester District Library (MDL). Popular fiction and nonfiction books for all […]

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Crafternoon at the Library

submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Join staff at the Manchester District Library (MDL) for open crafting time on Monday, October 9. A variety of projects for kids, tweens, and teens will be available in the Teen Spot from 2 to 4pm. All ages are welcome. Stop by the library or visit the event calendar […]

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Mario Mondays resumes at the Library

submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Beginning on October 9, Manchester District Library will once again offer Mario Mondays at 5pm each week in the Village Room at 912 City Rd. Drop in to go head-to-head with other racers in Mario Kart or face off against Mario and other gaming legends in Super Smash […]

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MHS Music Program hosting 4th Annual Mattress Fundraiser

by Sara Swanson Manchester Jr./Sr. High School Music announced it will be hosting its 4th Annual Mattress Fundraiser on Saturday, November 4, from 10am to 5pm. For one day only, Manchester High School, located at 20500 Dutch Dr, will be transformed into a mattress showroom. For information about the sale check out the event’s page […]