CRC’s Weekend Kids’ Meals Program is back for the school year
submitted by Carol Wotring, Executive Director of CRC A new school year is underway, and the Manchester Community Resource Center’s Weekend Kids’ Meals program is up and running again. During the week, students in Manchester Community Schools can count on breakfast and lunch at school. Weekends can be a different story. Weekend Kids’ Meals fills […]
Manchester 5th and 6th grade football team finishes regular season UNDEFEATED!
submitted by Valerie Davis Manchester’s fifth and sixth grade football team finished its regular season with two impressive victories, securing an undefeated 6–0 record! On Sunday, October 11, the Dutchmen traveled to Homer to take on a strong Lumen Christi team and walked away with their first-ever victory against the program. Logan Lawson started the […]
Edward Jones welcomes Jeremiah Newton to Manchester office
submitted by Tammy James, Senior Branch Office Administrator, Manchester branch of Edward Jones The Edward Jones branch at 118 E Main St in downtown Manchester has announced that financial advisor Jeremiah Newton has joined the office, where he works alongside his wife, financial advisor Colleen Newton. Newton brings nearly two years of experience as an […]
Join in a quilting bee at Sharon Mills County Park
by Sara Swanson Have you ever wanted to participate in an old fashioned quilting bee in which a group comes together to work on one quilt? Now you can! Next month, a quilting bee will be held over three different days at Sharon Mills County Park located at 5701 Sharon Hollow Road in Sharon Township. […]
Klager & Riverside fall Walk-to-School event a success!
by Sara Swanson Luther C. Klager Elementary School and Riverside Intermediate School students and families participated in Manchester’s annual Walk-to-School Day on Wednesday, October 14. They met at 7am in Chi-Bro Park for lots of fun activities and giveaways before heading off to the two schools. Students were invited to wear costumes. Organizer Ann Hinkley […]
Photos: 2026 Witches Night Out!
by Sara Swanson On October 10, witches walked the streets of downtown Manchester during the 6th AnnualWitches Night Out. The evening wrapped up at the Manchester Mill on the water hosting contests, drinks, and dancing.
Obituary: Janis Ann Lamey
Janis Ann Lamey of Onsted, Mich., passed away peacefully October 15, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. Born on August 18, 1947, Janis lived a life marked by faith and loving devotion to family, kindness, and generosity. She is survived by her children, Heather (Matthew) Lomazzo and Dr. Eric (Dr. Kristin Cousineau) Lamey; […]
Lantern walk for kids at Watkins Lake
by Sara Swanson Wonder-garten, a nature-based, teacher-led playgroup located in Brooklyn is inviting all families with kids both big and small to their 14th annual lantern walk in Watkins Lake State Park and County Preserve on November 14 at 4:45pm. Organizer Sarah Cripe describes this free event as a short, sweet tradition to welcome the […]
Seniors holding quilt raffle to fundraise for patio renovations
by Sara Swanson Help the Manchester Senior Citizens Council raise money for the senior center’s patio renovations. From now until November 11, every donation of any amount made toward their patio fundraiser will receive one ticket to a raffle for a lovely fall quilt, pieced by Pat Vailliencourt and quilted by Jana Kress. The quilt […]
