New roof for the Oak Grove Cemetery building, first of many improvements
A car smashing into it last winter almost meant the end for an old wooden building in Oak Grove Cemetery. The damaged foundation, in addition to the already leaking roof, holes in the floor, crumbling interior and peeling paint made demolishing the structure seem the only reasonable decision. But, thanks to the Sesquicentennial Committee, Emanuel […]
Borek Jennings appoints new managing director of Manchester & Brooklyn locations
Borek Jennings Funeral Homes announced last week the promotion of Jeff Eineder, Jr. as Managing Director of the Manchester and Brooklyn locations. Eineder comes with a wealth of experience within the profession, having spent the last three years as the Managing Director of Borek Jennings Funeral Home: Lamb Chapel in Howell and prior funeral services experience with […]
Paul Derheim named November student of the month
submitted by John Korican Our November 2017 Manchester H.S. Civic Club Student of the Month is Paul Derheim. Paul is the son of Alan and Michele Derheim. Paul is a member of the National Honor Society, Spanish Club and a Student Mentor. He plays football, basketball and track. Paul is active with his church as a […]
Manchester couple new Washtenaw County Young Farmer Chairs
Manchester couple, Kathleen and Matt Noggle, are the new Washtenaw County Young Farmer Chairs through the Michigan Farm Bureau Young Farmer program. Matt and Kathleen moved to Michigan a year ago to be more involved in Matt’s family’s farm. The family has been farming in Manchester since the 1880s. They are now raising corn and hay […]
Kathy Siler honored by Michigan Farm Bureau as 2017 Agricultural Promoter of the Year
Kathy Siler has been the public voice of Farm Bureau in Washtenaw County for more than 14 years. For her efforts, Michigan Farm Bureau recognized her as their 2017 Agricultural Promoter of the Year at their 98th Annual Meeting, during the Promotion & Education lunch banquet. County communication chair and newsletter editor since 2003, Kathy has […]
Photos: Christmas in the Village 2017
From craft shows to carriage rides to concerts to open house and a beautiful nighttime parade, Christmas in the Village offered one festive holiday event after another beginning Friday evening and ending Saturday evening. Below are photos of just a fraction! Christmas in the Village lighted parade, Friday night: Saturday: Christmas Home Tour: (Old J.A. Goodyear […]
Visit with Santa or send him a letter
Missed Santa at Christmas in the Village this weekend? Santa will be in his little house on Main Street on Saturday, December 9 from 11 am to 1 pm; Saturday, December 16th from 11 am to 1 pm; and Saturday, December 23rd from 11 am to 1 pm to hear Christmas wishes and pose for […]
Manchester Middle School 2017-2018 first marking period Honor Roll
The Manchester Middle School has reissued its 2017 – 2018 first marking period honor roll: High Honors (All A’s) 8th Grade Bargardi, Anthony R Beck, Amy C Beerens, Seth D Blaine, Rachel Booth, Nathan R Burch, Elizabeth G Campbell, Collin G Cocco, Anna E Diuble, Abigail J Edwards, Maxwell D Enzer, Mya R Fountain, Hannah […]
Church services for those feeling disconnected from holiday festivities
Christmas can be a difficult time of year. Because of this, the Manchester United Methodist Church located at is offering a special worship opportunity on Thursday, December 14th, at 7 pm, for anyone who feels disconnected with normal advent festivities – be it the loss of a loved one, struggle with a mental illness, or a weariness […]
