Manchester District Library to close for Memorial Day Weekend
The Manchester Library will be upgrading its computer systems over Memorial Day weekend. As a result, the library, as well as online catalog services, will be closed Friday, May 26 through Monday, May 28. The library will reopen Tuesday, May 29 at noon. The Manchester District Library’s staff apologizes for any inconveniences the closure may cause.
15th Annual Manchester Golf Outing
by Ray Berg, Manchester Area Chamber of Commerce The 15th Annual Manchester Golf Outing Fundraiser will be held on Saturday, June 2, at Hills’ Heart of the Lakes Golf Course in Brooklyn. This event is sponsored jointly by the Manchester Community Resource Center and the Manchester Area Chamber of Commerce. This annual fundraiser combines fun and […]
MCSF celebrity server night at Frank’s Place & Dairy Queen
Manchester’s teachers and administrators are getting ready for the annual Celebrity Server Night, a Manchester tradition for more than 15 years. On Tuesday, May 1st from 4 to 8 pm, Manchester Community Schools teachers and staff will put on aprons and work alongside regular staff at the Dairy Queen and Frank’s Place. All tips and gratuities collected […]
Library hosts local author of Caregiver Coffeebreak
submitted by Tamara Denby, Manchester District Library Are you a caregiver to a sick or disabled parent, spouse, or child? On Saturday, May 5th from 11 am to 1 pm, the Manchester District Library will be hosting a special guest, Breeda Miller, on the main floor of the Library, 912 City Rd. Miller is a public […]
Manchester Library hosts free gardening presentation
submitted by Tamara Denby, Manchester District Library It’s that time of the year … time to get the garden planted. Does this thought make you break out in a cold sweat? I’ll admit, it does for me. But I have great news. On Saturday, May 12 at 10:30 am, resident gardening guru, Community Garden Committee […]
Happy Hearts Feline Rescue joins CROW & PLPOA for fundraiser
Happy Hearts Feline Rescue, Citizens Respecting Our Waters (CROW), and Pleasant Lake Property Owners Association (PLPOA) have joined forces to raise money for their causes. This Thursday, Friday and Saturday, May 3rd, 4th & 5th, the organizations will be holding a Rummage & Perennial Plant Sale for the benefit of their organizations. The sale will be held at the […]
WCSO: Red means stop!
submitted by the Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office The Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office is committed to “Creating Public Safety.” The community can assist us in that endeavor by stopping for school buses who have their red (Stop) lights activated while picking up and dropping off children within our communities. The Sheriff’s Office has received an increase in […]
Obituary: Glenn Lehr
His Legacy… Glenn Carlton Lehr, Age 83, passed away April 5, 2018. He was born on April 16, 1934, in Grand Rapids, Michigan to Glenn and Nella (Van Ian Waarden) Lehr. Glenn married the love of his life, Maria Rhodes, on January 25, 1959 at his father’s home in Pleasant Lake, Michigan. Glenn served honorably […]
Madelyn Hamilton honored by FSU College of Engineering Technology
Madelyn Hamilton, a 2015 graduate of Manchester High School has been named Ferris State University College of Engineering Technology’s Outstanding Student for the Automotive Management Program for 2017-2018. She has also received a General Motors WRN $5,000 scholarship for the third year. She stated, “I am one step closer to graduating and starting my internship with […]
Cub Scouts Mom-and-Me Camp Out cold but fun! (photos)
Saturday April 28th – 29th, Manchester’s Cub Scouts Pack 421 held a Mom-and-Me Camp Out at Indian Creek Campground in Tecumseh. Making up for the chilly night-time temperatures were fun activities including miniature golf, zip-lining and crafts! Photos courtesy of Rebecca Harvey.