Sara Swanson

Scouting for Food collection day set for December 15th

Manchester’s Cub Scout Pack 421 would like your help in supporting Manchester Family Services this holiday Season. They will be collecting nonperishable foods, personal care items & cleaning supplies (please no glass or expired goods). Manchester Family Services will be distributing all the goods collected to members of our community on December 21 at their annual Christmas Shop. Scouts will place bags […]

 Sara Swanson

MHS hosting middle school cheer competition

submitted by Coach Kristin Coffey Can you make some noise? Do you know how to rumble? Good!! Come out at 5 pm on December 5 and show your school colors at Manchester Jr/Sr. High School. Manchester is hosting the Cascade Conference Meet #3 Cheerleading Competition. Schools participating are as follows: Addison, East Jackson, Grass Lake, […]

 Sara Swanson

Manchester Community Brass Band Christmas concert

Nothing sounds more like Christmas than brass instruments playing holiday favorites! Everyone is invited to come out and hear the Manchester Community Brass Band performing their annual Christmas concert on Sunday, December 8 at 2 pm in the sanctuary of the the Manchester United Methodist Church located at 510 East Ann Arbor Street. The concert […]

 Sara Swanson

Girl Scouts Friendsgiving 2019 (photos)

Manchester area Girl Scout troops came together with their families, Friday, November 22 for a Friendsgiving at Manchester United Methodist Church. Scouts enjoyed a potluck and made crafts.

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Senior Newsletter THE TRUMPETER – December 2019

The December 2019 edition of Manchester’s Newsletter for Seniors, THE TRUMPETER, is now available. Download it here: December 2019 Trumpeter

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Dana Nessel to review Michigan DNR handling of wolf kill records

By John Barnes (for Bridge) Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is reviewing whether state officials improperly blocked or delayed the release of public records relating to their efforts to have protected gray wolves killed three years ago, her office told Bridge Magazine. Nessel is responding to a recent Bridge investigation that detailed how the state Department of […]

 Sara Swanson

Michigan House Speaker ordered to testify in Rep. Inman’s corruption trial

By Jonathan Oosting (Bridge) LANSING — Michigan House Speaker Lee Chatfield, one of the most powerful lawmakers in the state, must testify under oath in next week’s corruption trial for embattled state Rep. Larry Inman, a federal judge decided Tuesday. Chatfield had sought to quash a subpoena from federal attorneys who are prosecuting Inman, a […]

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Obituary: Shirley Helen Gilmore

Shirley Helen Gilmore, 95, of Jackson, died on Monday, December 2, 2019 at Jackson County Medical Care Facility following surrounded by her family following a long illness. Shirley was born on September 5, 1924 in Albion to Emil and Helen (Hakes) Tech.  She graduated from Olivet High School in 1942. Shirley retired 1988 from University […]

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Guide to 2019 Christmas in the Village

Manchester Christmas in the Village 2019 Schedule of Events Thursday, December 5th 3 pm to 7 pm Winter Farmers Market Acorn Farmers’ Market and Cafe, 327 West Main Street Fresh produce, local raised eggs, meat and poultry, salmon, baked goods, fire roasted coffee, handmade pasta, sauces will be for sale. Craft classes will be offered. […]

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2019 annual holiday luncheon for senior citizens

Riverside Intermediate School, located at 710 E. Main Street, is once again hosting the Annual Manchester Area Senior Citizen Luncheon. This year ,the event will be held on Wednesday, December 11th. Senior citizens may start arriving at 10 am, with the program starting at around 10:45 am. The holiday luncheon will be provided by the […]