Men’s Club Christmas Tree & Wreath Sale
by Sara Swanson The Manchester Men’s Club announced that they will be holding their Annual Christmas Tree Sale in Chi-Bro Park starting on Friday, November 29. The sale will run from 5pm to 8pm on Monday through Friday, 9am to 5pm on Saturday, and noon to 5pm on Sunday. Trees this year will come from […]
Manchester Mayhem returns for 2024
by Colleen A. Schoenfeld On Sunday, November 17, 2024, Coach James Tobias, known to our wrestlers as “Coach James,” and the Manchester Youth Wrestling Club hosted another Manchester Mayhem wrestling tournament for youth wrestlers in grades K–8. Over 460 wrestlers turned out with 40 teams competing. Manchester had 47 wrestlers participating, with nine volunteer coaches […]
Luther C. Klager Elementary School celebrates Manchester veterans
submitted by Melissa Yekulis On Monday, November 11, Luther C. Klager Elementary School opened its doors to welcome the veterans of the Manchester community. Veterans were welcomed with student-made doughnuts and coffee from the high school Entrepreneurial STEM program. Then they were serenaded with patriotic songs for Veterans Day by the children of Luther C. […]
Zion Lutheran Church’s Breakfast with St. Nick
submitted by Lillian Diuble, Communications Director for Zion Lutheran Church Join Zion Chelsea-Manchester Church for Breakfast with St. Nick on Saturday, December 7. There will be a jolly good breakfast, photo ops with St. Nick, crafts, horse-drawn wagon rides, and fun for the WHOLE family! There will be two seatings — one at 8:30am and […]
Manchester 2024 Home Holiday Light Display Contest
by Sara Swanson The Downtown Development Authority and Manchester Main Street Project are holding a 2024 Christmas House Decorating Contest! There will be a $100 prize for first place and a $50 prize for second place. Decoration will need to be complete by Friday, December 6, for judging, which will happen on Saturday, December 7, […]
Horning Farms ground beef donation program
by Marsha Chartrand For several years now, Horning Farms has worked hard to give back to the community with their locally grown farm products. The farm recently announced they are doing a 2024 match for the Ground Beef Donation program. You can donate $6 and, in return, Horning Farms will donate one pound of ground […]
Obituary: Kenneth Michael Merriman
Kenneth Michael Merriman passed away November 15, 2024. Kenneth’s family and friends will gather from 4 to 8pm, Wednesday, November 20, at Eineder Funeral Homes — Brooklyn Chapel with the Rosary at 7:30pm. His funeral service will be held on Thursday, November 21, at 11am at St. Rita’s Catholic Church, 10720 Hayes Rd, Brooklyn. There […]
Sheriff-Elect Dyer invites community to swearing-in ceremony
submitted by Alyshia Dyer, Washtenaw County Sheriff-Elect With the general election now complete, Alyshia Dyer has been elected as the next Sheriff of Washtenaw County. She will make history as the first woman and youngest person to serve in this role. Sheriff-Elect Dyer is eager to begin her work in the spirit of community collaboration […]
Senior transportation organization holds focus group in Manchester
submitted by Sharon Jones Feonix Mobility Rising, a transportation hub operating in Washtenaw County, recently held a transportation focus group in Manchester. The purpose of the focus group was to gather information and feedback on the transportation needs of our community. Senior Community Development Manager Rebecca Yaciuk presented an introduction to Feonix services to members […]
