West Nile Virus found in Washtenaw County – report dead birds
Last week Washtenaw County Public Health encouraged residents to take measures to reduce the spread of West Nile virus. This warning was prompted by a dead green heron found in the Ypsilanti area testing positive for West Nile. High numbers of dead birds can indicate that the virus is active in a particular area, so report any dead […]
Western Days at Sharon United Methodist Church
Sharon United Methodist Church invites everyone to come out on Saturday, July 22, from 4 – 8:30 pm for a special afternoon of fun, worship, food and country music. The event will feature an outdoor worship service presented by Western Days Ministries, reasonably priced ‘chuck wagon’ style food, lasso lessons, a branding demo, face-painting, and a free concert by recording […]
Farmers Market moving to the Fair this week
The Manchester Farmers Market, which runs every Thursday from 3:30 to 7 pm all summer long, will be relocated to the Fair Grounds this Thursday. Instead of Chi Bro Park, they will be setting up under the main pavilion at Alumni Field, on the corner of Vernon Street and Wolverine Street. Admission is free if you are […]
Graduation gown recycling program for Manchester High School
Graduation gowns, worn for a few hours at the most, can cost almost a hundred dollars if purchased at the last minute, and unless the graduate has a younger sibling of the same size and gender, unlikely to be worn again. The Manchester Ladies Society, who’ve successfully run a Prom Dress recycling program the last 4 […]
Announcement: Ernsts celebrate 70th wedding anniversary
Clayton and Ruth (Stollsteimer) Ernst will celebrate their 70th wedding anniversary on July 6th, 2017. They are both Saline High School graduates, class of 1944 & 1945, and members of St. Thomas Lutheran Church. Clayton and Ruth’s wedding took place in Ruth’s childhood home at which they still reside. Clayton farmed the family farm and retired from Chrysler […]
Announcement: Virginia Fielder to celebrate 90th birthday
Virginia Fielder will celebrate her 90th birthday this month! Her family is announcing an open house birthday celebration in honor of her 90th Birthday on July 30 at Manchester Emanuel United Church of Christ Fellowship Hall, located at 324 West Main Street, from 11 am to 2 pm.
Grand Valley State University April Graduates
More than 3,000 Grand Valley State University students participated in commencement ceremonies on April 28 and April 29 at Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids. This included four Manchester students. Audrey L. Arbogast received a Bachelor of Science degree. Alex I. Saenz De Viteri received a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree. Erika N. Stetler received a Bachelor of […]
July Gardening Advice 2017
by Jennifer Fairfield Keeping up with the weeds is only one of the challenges to anyone with gardens this month. Insects and disease are also going to need our attention as July heats up, as will watering. The good news is that there should be lots to eat fresh from the veggie garden this month! […]
2017 Fireworks (photos)
The 2017 Manchester Independence Day fireworks were successfully executed last Monday night. Carr Park, Wurster Park, Kirk Park, Oak Grove cemetery, and parking lots and yards throughout the village were packed with residents and those who drove in from neighboring cities and counties to watch the fireworks paid for by the Manchester Men’s Club. If […]
