Manchester Jr/Sr High School 2023/2024 2nd Semester Honor Roll
submitted by Manchester Jr/Sr High School Manchester Junior/Senior High School will recognize student and academic achievement with Honor Rolls. At the Senior High level, Summa Cum Laude = students with a 3.9 or higher weighted GPA; Magna Cum Laude = students achieving a 3.7 to 3.89 weighted GPA; and Cum Laude = students achieving a […]
Birding Hike at Sharon Mills County Park
from Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation will be holding a hike to view birds from field to river in Sharon Mills County Park on Saturday, July 27, 2024, from 8am to 10am. With summer blooms all around it’s a perfect time to take a stroll and enjoy the local birds. […]
WCRC roadwork in our area this week: fog seal, dust control, and more
from Washtenaw County Road Commission On Monday, June 17, 2024, the Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) will begin a preventative maintenance fog-seal project in Sharon and Manchester Townships on Sharon Valley Rd between Sharon Hollow Rd and the County line; Pleasant Lake Rd between Sharon Hollow Rd and M-52; and Sharon Hollow Rd between Austin […]
Nick Ball recognized by WISD as Inspirational Educator
From Washtenaw Intermediate School District Washtenaw Intermediate School District has recognized Nick Ball as one of their Inspirational Educators of the Week! Nick is a kindergarten teacher at Woodland Meadows in Saline Area Schools. He is kind, compassionate, caring, funny, and fun, and the entire cafeteria begins to chant “Mr. Ball” when he walks in! […]
Obituary: Kelly Lynn Pomorski
Kelly Lynn Pomorski, 46, of Manchester, Michigan, passed away on June 11, 2024, at the University of Michigan Hospital. Kelly’s family and friends will gather on Tuesday, June 18, 2024, from 3pm to 8pm at Eineder Funeral Homes — Manchester Chapel. Her funeral service will be held at 11am on Wednesday, June 19, 2024, at […]
A note on the force of nature that is third graders
Editor’s note: In communicating with Joan Gaughan for the article on this year’s Peacemaker Award, she included such a colorful description of the students entering the gymnasium for the End of the Year Assembly (which also happens to be Hooray Day) that it was worthy of publication even if it didn’t quite belong in the […]
Public notice: Manchester Community Schools
Manchester Community Schools Notice of Board Vacancy The Manchester Community School District is seeking applications for the current vacant position on the board of education. An individual will be appointed to fill the vacant position through December 31, 2024 and will be replaced by the individual elected to the position (based upon the November 5, […]
Library holding Summer Reading Mid-Way Party!
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library The Manchester District Library (MDL) invites the entire Manchester community to attend the Summer Reading Program Mid-way Party on Thursday, June 27, at Wurster Park. Beginning at 4pm, festivities will include fun summer activities and snacks, ending just in time to enjoy a family-friendly Gazebo Concert performance by […]
Michelle’s Music offering group ukulele & guitar lessons
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Michelle’s Music will offer weekly group lessons in ukulele and guitar at the Manchester District Library (MDL) June 28 through August 2. Lessons will be held on Fridays in the Village Room at 912 City Rd; no classes will be held on Friday, July 5. Classes include: Beginning […]
Severe weather costs Michigan millions. Can funding meet demands?
by Jordyn Hermani (Bridge Michigan) LANSING — When tornadoes rolled through Kalamazoo County last month, Portage City Manager Pat McGinnis’ home was spared the worst of it. That couldn’t be said for the rest of the city, however, which bore the brunt of a 135 mph tornado, according to the National Weather Service. By the time winds […]
