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 […]
Letter to the editor: In response to the letter concerning Tim Walberg
September 12, 2018 In response of the letter concerning Tim Walberg by John Heuser : Tim Walberg job as congressmen for Michigan’s 7th District is to represent all of the citizens of the 7th District. He has done an outstanding job as my representative. Now here is why I support Tim Walberg. He has been outspoken […]
Public Notice: Manchester & Bridgewater Townships
LAST DAY TO REGISTER NOTICE To: The qualified electors of BRIDGEWATER and MANCHESTER TOWNSHIPS The LAST DAY TO REGISTER TO VOTE is: MONDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2018 for the PRIMARY ELECTION held on: TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2018 Notice: The local clerks of each jurisdiction will be available to register qualified electors and amend registration records, by […]
Public Notice: Bridgewater Township
BRIDGEWATER TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING SYNOPSIS 6-Sep-18 The regular monthly meeting of the Bridgewater Township Board of Trustees was called to order by Supervisor Fromhart at 7:01 pm. All five Board members were present (quorum) with 2 citizens in attendance. Board heard citizen participation. Board approved the 2-Aug-18 meeting minutes as drafted. Board approved […]
