Middle School building to be renamed Riverside Intermediate School
In mid-January, the school board announced it would be re-opening the middle school building that has sat vacant this school year and re-purposing it for 3rd through 6th graders. On Friday, Gary Puhl, who will serve as the building’s principal, announced its new name. Pending approval from the State of Michigan Department of Education, the former […]
Eight MCS superintendent candidates selected for interviews
At the last regularly scheduled school board meeting, the school board narrowed down the field of superintendent applicants to 8 candidates and scheduled the first round of interviews for Monday, April 9th and Tuesday, April 10th. Four candidates will be interviewed each evening, beginning at 5:30 pm. Interviews will take place in the Nellie Ackerson Building […]
2018 Washtenaw Agriculture Banquet recognizes local leaders
More than 230 people attended the 2018 Washtenaw County Agriculture Banquet, hosted by the Washtenaw County Dairy Livestock Council at the Chelsea High School. A prime rib and chicken dinner was prepared by Chelsea Food Service and served by the National Honor Society from Chelsea High School. The entertainment for the evening was provided by […]
Phoenix Waters places 7th at USA Wrestling Girls Folkstyle National Championships
Phoenix Waters, a Manchester High School freshman, recently returned from Oklahoma City where she competed with Team Michigan in the 2018 USA Wrestling Girls Folkstyle National Championships and earned 7th place in the cadet division and finished all-American. Phoenix stated, “It’s hard to put into words how thankful I am for the opportunity wrestle at […]
Donna Lasinski holding Manchester coffee hour this week
State Representative Donna Lasinski will be hosting a coffee hour Thursday, March 29, following the Senior Citizens lunch from 12:45 to 1:45 pm in Manchester at Emanuel United Church of Christ’s Fellowship Hall (lower level) located at 324 W. Main St. This coffee hour is open to the public and will focus on legislative updates, involving broadband. […]
St. Thomas Lutheran Church Easter Celebration Information
St. Thomas Lutheran Church cordially invites you to celebrate Easter at their church. Special services will begin with a celebration of the Last Supper on Maundy Thursday, March 29th beginning at 7 pm. Good Friday Service will be March 30th at 7 pm. Easter Celebration service will be Sunday, April 1 at 10 am There […]
Math & Science Night 2018 coming to Klager Elementary School
Mark your calendars for 2018 Math & Science Night, coming up on Friday April 20th from 6 to 8 pm at Klager Elementary School. All are welcome to attend and enjoy this free community event that will feature a large number of interesting, local, hands-on museum-quality math and science-focused attractions. For the first time, Math & Science […]
Obituary: Finch Lee Roberts Sr.
His Legacy… Finch Lee Roberts Sr., age 96, passed away March 16, 2018 at home with family by his side. He was born December 27, 1921 in Marine City, MI the son of Walter C. and Eva (Finch) Roberts. Finch married Rosemary Young on November 26, 1947 in Pontiac, MI. He served honorably as a […]
Sheriff Warns: Beware of False Warrant Phone Scam
From the Sheriff’s Office to residents of the Manchester area: Today, we had two residents report that they received a telephone call at work from a person pretending to be from the Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office (“Deputy John Michaels” with the “Washtenaw County Warrants Division”). The subject told both residents that they were sent a […]
Senior Newsletter THE TRUMPETER – April 2018
The April 2018 edition of Manchester’s Newsletter for Seniors, THE TRUMPETER, is now available. Download it here: April 2018 Trumpeter
