Gazebo Concert this week: John Louis Good & the Rose City Troubadours
by Sara Swanson The free Thursday Gazebo Concert Series continues this week. Bring chairs or a blanket to sit on and come listen to John Louis Good & the Rose City Troubadours, a rockabilly/Americana band from southern Michigan, in Wurster Park this Thursday, July 25, from 7pm to 8pm. Good, whose hometown is Jackson, is […]
Limited tickets left for major Manchester Farmers Market Fundraiser!
submitted by 5 Healthy Towns Foundation You don’t want to miss out on this year’s Farm to Table Fabulous Feast, on Sunday, August 18, from 4pm to 6pm at Gordon Hall in Dexter. Tickets are going fast, and this popular event always sells out. This outdoor celebration highlights our local farms, restaurants, and the 5 […]
Somerville competes in Girls’ All-Star Soccer tournament
submitted by Scott Somerville Meghan (MJ) Somerville represented Manchester High School Girls’ Varsity Soccer in the second annual MIHSSCA Girls’ All-Star Soccer tournament on July 20, 2024. Organized by the Michigan High School Soccer Coaches Association (MIHSSCA) and played in East Lansing, the tournament consisted of four teams representing various regions from across the state […]
Library hosting River Raisin Beekeepers Club
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Ever wonder about the curious little honeybee? Ever been interested in being a beekeeper yourself? The Manchester District Library will host Janet from River Raisin Beekeepers Club on Saturday, August 3, at 11am in the upstairs lounge on the mezzanine level. Learn about these wonderful creatures and the […]
WCCD’s Washtenaw Field Day to be held in Bridgewater Twp
submitted by John Scaramucci, Outreach Coordinator for the Farmer Programs, WCCD On September 13, 2024, from 8am to 1pm, the Washtenaw County Conservation District (WCCD) will host a field day that will be focused on reducing nutrient loss from field tiles and the use of cover crops to improve soil health, suppress weeds, and assist […]
Obituary: Thomas Ridley Huber
Thomas Ridley Huber, 69, passed away Thursday, July 25, 2024, peacefully at home with his loving family by his side after a lengthy illness. Tom’s family and friends will have a celebration of life, Sunday, August 4, 2024, from 2pm to 5pm at the Manchester Sportsman Club, 8501 Grossman Rd, Manchester, Mich., 48158. He was born […]
Photos: Special guest at Emanuel’s “Lunch on Us”!
by Sara Swanson Emanuel United Church of Christ, located at 324 W Main St, is providing free “Lunch on Us” on Wednesdays through July 31 from 11:30am to 1:30pm. They also have activities for kids and adults during these events and last Wednesday Spider-Man made an appearance!
Obituary: Robert Alwin Gross
Robert Alwin Gross, 80, of Manchester, Mich., passed away on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, at Maple Lawn Medical Care Facility in Coldwater, Mich. Robert’s family and friends gathered from 5pm to 8pm on Thursday, July 18, 2024, at Eineder Funeral Homes — Manchester Chapel. His funeral service was held at 11am, Friday, July 19, 2024, […]
Bingo for all ages at the Library
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Join staff at the Manchester District Library (MDL) on Thursday, August 1, at 6:30pm for a rousing round of bingo with snacks and prizes in the Teen Spot. All ages welcome. Stop by the library or visit the event calendar for information about this and other great programs for all […]
Tackett named to president’s list at SVSU
submitted by Tackett Family Elise Tackett of Manchester has been named to the Saginaw Valley State University president’s list for the Winter 2024 semester. Elise, a graduate of Manchester Jr/Sr High School, is majoring in nursing. To be eligible for the president’s list, a student must take at least 12 credit hours and earn a […]
