Acorn Market plans April 2020 opening
submitted by Ruth VanBogelen, Acorn Farmers’ Market & Cafe Progress on opening a non-profit food store in the Village of Manchester continues. Planned for April 2020, the store will sell locally produced vegetables, meat and dairy products as well as some prepared items for quick, healthy home-made meals. The store will also feature a small […]
Manchester High School Class of 2019 Top 10
All of the following information courtesy of Hollie Koltz, Manchester High School. All photos courtesy of Unforgettable Photos except for the photo of River Spitler which is courtesy of the Spitler Family. Quenton W. Bortmas Parents ~ Michael & Mary Bortmas Graduating Magna Cum Laude Founder of Time Club Key Club Vice President National Honor […]
Bridge nearing completion & other road work this week
Parker Road between Weber Road and Pleasant Lake Road in Freedom Township will have intermittent lane closures starting Monday June 3. Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) will begin a limestone resurfacing project that is expected to take approximately two weeks. However, all dates are tentative and subject to change due to weather conditions. The road […]
MHS Class of ’79 planning 40-year reunion
submitted by Angie Day, MHS Class of 1979 The Manchester High School Class of 1979 is planning its 40th year reunion to be held on Saturday, July 27 starting at 3:00 pm at Kevin Krzyzaniak’s house, located at 10680 Saline-Milan Road, Saline. We will be having a pig roast and are asking people to bring […]
100 years of women’s suffrage
June 5, 1919, 100 years ago this Wednesday, United States Congress passed the National Suffrage Amendment which eventually became the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, granting women the right to vote. On June 10th, 1919, 100 years ago next Monday, Michigan ratified the amendment. Michigan was one of the first three states in the […]
Goats at the Farmers Market this Thursday
This Thursday, June 6, The Manchester Farmers Market is hosting a Goat Festival courtesy of Mastodon Farms. Farmer Laura will be bringing 10 baby goats and two sweet older goats. Come learn more about farming with goats! Mastodon Farm will also be selling their goats milk soaps. The Manchester Farmers Market is every Thursday through […]
Stewardship Saturday at Watkins Lake
Washtenaw County Parks is holding a Stewardship Saturday, this Saturday, June 8th from 1 to 4 pm at Watkins Lake State Park & County Preserve. Come help the county remove invasive plants like Japanese hedge parsley at Watkins Lake Preserve. No registration or previous experience is necessary. Please wear long pants and closed-toe shoes and […]
Gassed Strawberries – a bit of “Acorn” news!
submitted by Ruth VanBogelen, Acorn Farmers’ Market & Cafe Since February grocery stores have had strawberries at a pretty low price. Of course, these strawberries didn’t come from Michigan, but instead from Florida, California, or South America. Ever wonder why these strawberries last for a week or two in your refrigerator, when Michigan strawberries need […]
Click It or Ticket Campaign 2019
submitted by Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office As the Memorial Day and July 4th Holidays approach, the Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office is reminding drivers of the importance of seat belt use. This annual campaign is part of the National Click It or Ticket high-visibility enforcement crackdown which runs from May 24 to June 2, 2019. The […]
Obituary: Doris Anna DeClaire
Her Legacy… Doris Anna DeClaire, 91, peacefully passed away at her home on Friday, May 31, 2019. She was born on January 11, 1928, in Sharon Township, MI to Lorenz and Helen (Schaible) Ahrens. She was a proud Alumni of Manchester High School, Class of 1946; she served as the class secretary. Doris married the love […]
