American 1 Credit Union donates $1,300 to Mens Club
On September 6, American 1 Credit Union which is currently building a branch on the site of the demolished Republic Bank at at 10903 M-52, presented a gift of $1,300 to the Manchester Mens Club in recognition of their generous service to the Manchester community. John Stedman of the Mens Club stated, “The Mens Club […]
PTO now supporting 2 schools, kicks off Fun Run
The Klager Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) kicked off their annual fundraising Fun Run last Wednesday. The PTO’s Cassie Carpenter described the Fun Run, “The Fun Run is a no-nonsense, health centered event in which the kids from Riverside Intermediate and Klager Elementary raise pledge money, win a variety of prizes, and participate in an afternoon […]
Ladies of the Lions Club inviting women to help make blankets for the Lakota
The Ladies of Manchester Lions Club are inviting all of the women and girls of the community to stop by the Manchester Historical Society’s Kingsley Jenter House located at 302 East Main Street to help tie knotted blankets anytime between 10am and 4pm on Monday, October 8th. Materials will be provided as will snacks and drinks. All items […]
An unexpected school bus rider…
Manchester Community School Students may have an unexpected rider on their bus route the first couple weeks of school, Superintendent Nick Steinmetz! “I am riding the buses!” he stated. “I am doing this for a few reasons. First, what better way for me to learn the entire district than to see it from the buses. […]
Time to register for 2018 CROP Walk
Manchester’s 2018 CROP Walk is coming up Sunday October 7, from 1-3 pm, with the walk through Manchester starting at 1:30 pm. Participants should meet at the Manchester United Methodist Church located at 501 Ann Arbor Street around 1 pm. Walk 1 or 3 miles around the community! To participate, find out if your church or organization […]
Plans starting now for Christmas in the Village
On Friday, November 30 and Saturday, December 1, Manchester will observe a decades-old tradition, “Christmas in the Village.” Christmas in the Village organizers are inviting everyone interested in having an active role in Christmas in the Village this year to attend the first planning meeting which will be held on Friday, September 21 at 7 […]
Librarian’s corner: Author Alice Hoffman
The Manchester District Library will be highlighting a different author or topic each week. by Amelia Herron, Manchester District Library “My darling girl, when are you going to realize that being normal is not necessarily a virtue?” — Practical Magic Well, Alice Hoffman took her own advice: despite still being in college, Alice Hoffman wrote […]
Obituary: Robert Pratt
His Legacy…Age 101, passed away peacefully at his home on September 15, 2018. Robert was born on November 26, 1916 to John and Gertrude Pratt in Whitmore Lake, MI. He graduated from Manchester High School in 1935. He married his beloved wife of 78 years, Marie (Wenk) on November 23, 1939 at Sharon United Methodist […]
Obituary: Fred Zimmer
Fred Zimmer of Manchester, Michigan passed away unexpectedly at the age of 80 on Wednesday, September 5, 2018. He was born the son of John and Victoria (Zurek) Zimmer on March 14, 1938, in Ann Arbor, MI. On May 1, 1970, he married Kathleen A. McInerney and she survives. After graduating Pioneer High School in […]
Obituary: Sylvia Bateman
Her Legacy… Sylvia Bateman, Age 94, passed away September 10, 2018. She was born on January 19, 1924 in Barbourville, Kentucky to Flemington and Amanda (White) Cobb. Sylvia married the love of her life, DeVern Bateman on March 1, 1943 in Taylor, Michigan. Sylvia, a long time Manchester resident, was a member of Community Bible Church in […]
