Dance Arts of Manchester finds a permanent home with new studio space!
by Sara Swanson Laura Goodell, owner and instructor for Dance Arts of Manchester had been on the hunt for a location for her program’s studio. Last winter she found what she believed would be a permanent home for the program, renovating an old classroom in Caife Aspire (Nellie Ackerson building) into a beautiful dance studio. […]
Adult Learners Institute highlights Manchester as it announces its September classes
by Joan Gaughan, Adult Learners Institute Watergate, long lines at the gas pump, war protests, Patty Hearst, and Kent State. It is that tumultuous decade, the 1970s, that opens ALI’s fall semester as John Hauger continues his exploration of the music of the twentieth century in his In-Person class on September 8 with the Music of […]
Obiturary: Harry P. Johnson
Harry P. Johnson, 96, passed away in the early morning hours of August 24, 2023 at home surrounded by his family. Harry’s family and friends will gather on Tuesday, August 29, 2023 from 2 – 4 pm and 6-8 pm at Eineder Funeral Homes – Manchester Chapel. His funeral service will be held at 11 […]
Manchester Township Board Meeting: appointments to land-preservation committee, recycling bin cameras to be installed shortly
by Sybil Kolon All board members were present at the August 15 board meeting. Also present were fire chief Bill Scully and a few other members of the public. Fire Chief Scully provided the monthly report for July. There were 49 calls for service, including 21 EMS responses, four fires, and 15 HAZMAT incidents. The […]
2023 Manchester Community Fair Homemaker Awards
submitted by Angie Schaible Manchester Community Fair 2023 Homemaker of the Year Grand Champion was Susie Simpson. The Reserve Champion Homemaker was Tracey Hittle. Max Harvey was awarded 2023 Junior Homemaker and Junior Homemaker Reserve Champion was Leigha Harvey.
2023 Manchester Community Fair Queen contest results
submitted by Angie Schaible Miranda Austin was recognized as Manchester Community Fair’s 2023 Fair Queen. First runner-up was Melanie Fierro Vasquez. Second runner-up was Anna Amburgey. Third runner-up was Olivia Milkey. Fourth runner-up was Savannah Roe. Miss Congeniality was Lauren Blaine.
Pistol Prodigies wrap up ’23 season and ramp up for ’24
submitted by Scott & Lisa Poet, Head Coaches – Pistol Prodigies Youth Pistol and Rifle Team The Pistol Prodigies just completed a great 2022-2023 season. Some of the highlights included: participating in the Manchester Fair Parade and the MHS Homecoming Parade, hosting a successful fundraising banquet, certifying two SSSF Action Shooting Program Junior Coaches, adding […]
Helmke to continue soccer career at Baldwin Wallace University
submitted by Baldwin Wallace University Grace Helmke of Manchester and Manchester High School is one of 13 women’s soccer newcomers to continue their career at Baldwin Wallace University. Coach Wojtkun, who is in his seventh season, returns eighteen letterwinners, two All-Ohio Athletic Conference players, and 10 Academic All-OAC selections from last year’s OAC tournament-qualifying team […]
September Discovery Center programs
submitted by Kathy Claflin, Waterloo Natural History Association Program Coordinator Public programs for September 2023 at the Waterloo Recreation Area are sponsored by the Waterloo Natural History Association. Programs are presented at the Eddy Discovery Center, located at 17030 Bush Rd, in the Waterloo Recreation Area, 10 minutes north of Sharon Township. To reach the Discovery […]
WCRC roadwork this week
by Sara Swanson In Freedom Township, Hieber Road between Reno Road and Schneider Road will continue to have intermittent lane restrictions through August 25 for drainage and gravel resurfacing. Unpaved local roads in Freedom Township will continue to have intermittent lane restrictions for dust control through August 24. Kirk Road between Tracey Road and M-52 […]
