Free Gazebo Concerts return for 2024!
by Sara Swanson A Manchester tradition, the free Thursday night Gazebo Concerts in Wurster Park, has returned for another summer! Although it was very hot and thunderstorms were moving through the area last Thursday, they held off long enough for Henry Budd to successfully kick off this season’s line-up. This Thursday, June 27, from 6:30pm […]
St. James UCC Ice Cream Social, Bazaar & Quilt Raffle
submitted by Jane Finkbeiner St. James United Church of Christ is holding its annual Ice Cream Social, Bazaar, and Quilt Raffle Tuesday, July 2, starting at 5pm with food service until 8pm. They are located at 11005 W Michigan Ave, just west of Bridgewater Township. There will be homemade pretzel-bun sandwiches, hot chicken sandwiches, coleslaw, baked […]
Shaun Andring announces bid for Freedom Township Board Trustee
submitted by Shaun Andring Republican Shaun Andring, a resident of Freedom Township, has announced his candidacy for a Trustee position on the Freedom Township Board of Trustees. Shaun and his wife have owned property in Freedom Township for 11 years, built their home, and have lived there eight years. They are the proud parents of […]
Celebrate Dairy Week at the Farmers Market this Thursday
from Manchester Farmers Market This Thursday the Manchester Farmers Market will be celebrating Dairy Week. Horning Farms will be sending dairy cow information and possibly a calf! Next week the Farmers Market will be held on Wednesday, July 3, instead of its usual Thursday to coincide with Manchester’s Independence Day Fireworks. There will be a […]
Adventure Time Marathon & Party at the Library
from Manchester District Library It’s time to get mathematical with Finn and Jake and all your favorite residents of Ooo! Whether you’re an old fan or just a fan of fun in general, join us at the library for an Adventure Time marathon on Friday, June 28, from 4pm to 6pm, in the Village Room […]
Tabletop Role-playing Game Workshop
from Manchester District Library Hail and well met, traveler! We seek those who feel called by the fates to roll the dice, those who dare to adventure into places so dangerous and mystifying that they can only be conjured up through our words and imaginations. Also known as folks who want to play tabletop role-playing […]
Photos: Fun at the Fairy Festival
by Sara Swanson Last Thursday the Fairy Festival and Farmers Market were moved to Manchester United Methodist Church’s Fellowship Hall because of the high temperatures. Fairy Garden making and a free dance lesson were just two of the fun activities!
Obituary: Jeanne Louise Marrison
Jeanne Louise Marrison, age 90, of Tecumseh, Michigan, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on June 22, 2024, at The Fieldstone at Tecumseh Place in Tecumseh, Mich. She was born on January 28, 1934, in Ludington, Mich., a daughter of the late Oliver Oscar and Agnes Hazel (Petersen) Olson. On August 1, […]
Letter to the editor: Thank you to whoever cleared Logan Road
6-18-2024 We had a large branch fall from a tree and block Logan Road. The Township didn’t clear it and the County isn’t sure if they did or not, but somebody cleared it out in the middle of the night. To whoever it was, I want to say thank you! Marcia Beck Manchester Township Views […]
Public notice: Manchester Township
NOTICE OF REGISTRATION FOR THE ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 6, 2024 MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP, MICHIGAN TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that any qualified electors of Manchester Township who is not already registered, may register to vote at your office of the Township Clerk; the office of the County […]