Early history of the Grocery Store
With the closing of the Manchester Market comes the end to a store with roots 100 years old and origins on the corner of M-52 and Main Street. Here is an excerpt from part 5 of a much longer article on the history of the intersection of M-52 and Main Street called “Life on a […]
Public Notice: Bridgewater Township
BRIDGEWATER TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING SYNOPSIS 6-Dec-18 The regular monthly meeting of the Bridgewater Township Board of Trustees was called to order by Supervisor Fromhart at 7:00 pm. All five Board members were present (quorum) with 3 citizens in attendance. Board heard citizen participation. Board approved the 1-Nov-18 meeting minutes as amended. Board approved the agenda as amended. Board […]
Jerry and Jean Kuhl, Conservation Farmers of the Year
reprinted with permission from the Washtenaw Conservation District’s 2018 Annual Report The Washtenaw County Conservation District is pleased to present the 2018 “Walter Wolfgang Memorial” Conservation Farmer of the Year Award to Jerry and Jean Kuhl of Sharon Township. Jerry and Jean are longtime residents of the Manchester and Chelsea areas, growing up on their […]
Nerf war, chili cook-off, Easter bunny and more – Manchester Sportsman’s Club calendar of events
submitted by Scott Poet, Manchester Sportsman’s Club The Manchester Sportsman’s Club is proud to announce the 2019 calendar of events for January thru April. All the events listed are open for the community to enjoy. For any event listed or future events, please visit www.manchestersportsmanclub.org or our Facebook Page for details. All the events are […]
DDA presents first two Downtown Beautification awards
In October the Downtown Development Authority (DDA) announced that it was creating a Downtown Beautification Award in order to recognize Village of Manchester businesses, nonprofits, and churches whose property reflects their community pride “through upgrades to the physical appearance of their storefronts, enhancing the atmosphere and aesthetics of the village.” The DDA has selected its first […]
Take Off Pounds Sensibly – Manchester TOPS Chapter open to new members
submitted by Ruth VanBogelen, Manchester Wellness Coalition If you are ready to shed some pounds to get to and stay at a healthy weight, you are welcome to join the Manchester Chapter of TOPS – Take Off Pounds Sensibly. TOPS is a non-profit organization (70 years old) which helps local chapters operate a successful weight loss […]
Manchester Wellness Coalition – Community input needed on health and wellness needs
by Ray Berg, Manchester Wellness Collation The Manchester Wellness Coalition is currently evaluating community health and wellness needs in preparing its annual Health and Wellness Plan. We are seeking community input and suggestions on possible programs and infrastructure for the Manchester area, as we enter our eighth year of planning and interventions in cooperation with […]
Ladies Society prepares for 6th Annual Chocolate Potluck
The Manchester Ladies Society is preparing to hold their sixth Annual Chocolate potluck on January 19th, 2019 at 1 pm at the United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall located at 501 Ann Arbor St on the lower level (parking in rear). All women and girls are invited. This event is FREE and is just for fun; it is not […]
Obituary: Katherine “Kitty” Randall Moore
Kitty passed away peacefully on Friday, December 7th, 2018 with many of her family members by her side. She was preceded in death by her parents, William H. and Lena Mae Kelly as well as her three sisters: Loraine (Roy) Robine, Ruby (Fred) Andris, and Patricia (Harold) Acker. After Kitty graduated from South Eastern High […]
Manchester Township and Washtenaw County both release broadband reports
At the end of November, Manchester Township released its broadband study report looking at options for bringing broadband to the township. Ten days later, the Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners Broadband Equity Sub-Committee released its final report. In summary, the County’s report states that broadband is important and rural Manchester residents need it. The Township’s report […]
