St. Mary church prepares for annual rummage sale
St. Mary Catholic Church is preparing to hold its annual rummage sale fundraiser on Thursday, August 8th from 9 am-6 pm, Friday, August 9th from 9 am-6 pm, and Saturday, August 10th from 9 am-4 pm at the Parish Center, located at 110 East Madison Street. The rummage sale will be open to the public and will have […]
Potluck in the Park
The Manchester Ladies Society is holding a potluck in Carr Park on Saturday, July 20th starting at 1 pm. Looking for an active, community-focused, fun women’s organization to join in Manchester? Just looking for something to do with your kids on a Saturday? Come hang out with the women of Manchester for an afternoon of […]
DAR to hold Famous First Ladies Tea
The Lucy Wolcott Barnum Daughters of the American Revolution Chapter will present Famous First Ladies of the United States on Sunday, November 10th, at 2 pm at the Governor Croswell Tea Room located at 125 East Maumee Street, Adrian. It will cost is $25 per person to attend. Seating is limited and reservations are required. […]
State Sen Theis announces summer reading contest for kids
Manchester’s State Sen. Lana Theis announced on Tuesday a new “Be a Senator for a Day” summer reading contest in coordination with local libraries. “The ‘Be a Senator for a Day’ summer reading contest is a great way to help keep students engaged in learning during summer break,” said Theis, R-Brighton. “I look forward to all […]
2019 Manchester Community Fair champions
All photos courtesy of the Manchester Community Fair Board. 2019 Manchester Fair Queen: Gillian Bross1st Runner Up: Kayla Ridenour2nd Runner Up: Alyvia Hock3rd Runner Up: Victoria Woods4th Runner Up: Maddie HarrisMiss Congeniality: Lauren Nitchie Eli Schmidt was the winner of the opportunity to ride in the Demo Derby with a car provided by the Manchester […]
Obituary: Robert Keith Trent, Sr.
His Legacy… Robert Keith Trent, Sr., Age 96, passed away July 13, 2019. He was born on July 6, 1923, in North Salem, Indiana to Carson and Grace (Steadman) Trent. Bob married the love of his life, Lucille Steele, on August 18, 1945, in Manchester, Michigan. Bob served honorably in the U.S. Army during WWII with […]
Public Notice: Manchester Township
Township of Manchester Resolution No. 19-08 July 2, 2019 A resolution to adopt an ordinance to amend the Manchester Township Zoning Ordinance to regulate “small-cell” wireless communication facilities by amending Section 4.04 “Density and Height Regulations”, Subsection D, and by amending Section 16.20 “Commercial Communication Towers”, Subsection D “General Regulations”, Subsection 6 “Height”, pursuant to […]
Invasive plants choke Michigan waters. So why can anyone order them online?
by Alexandra Schmidt (Bridge) Michigan spends millions of dollars a year to fight invasive plants that harm the water, lower fish populations and threaten recreational tourism. Yet despite the potential damage, invasive plants are still brought into the state. Often, as Bridge Magazine discovered, a purchase is just a click away. Aquatic plants listed as invasive, and thus illegal, […]
After 10 years of steady growth, Michigan’s economy faces headwinds
by Lindsay VanHulle, Mike Wilkinson (Bridge) A decade since 2009 — the end of the worst recession in generations — Michigan’s economy has grown at a tortoise pace: Slow and steady. Today, unemployment is low. Most of the jobs lost in Michigan during the 2000s have been regained. And consumers are still generally optimistic, though they’re concerned about […]
Citizen’s Committee votes to recommend pursuing cityhood
The Village of Manchester Citizen’s Advisory Committee investigating cityhood held its final meeting on June 25th, and voted to recommend the Village pursue city status. Those present voted unanimously and the two absent members of the committee submitted letters of support. The Committee chair, Jim Keller, summarized their final report at the Village Council meeting […]
