Sara Swanson

Laurie Brewis Esq. moves law practice to Manchester

Do you have a will or an end of life/disability plan? While Manchester resident Laurie Brewis, Esq. knows it isn’t always a fun thing to do, she also believes everyone needs one and the peace of mind that comes with it. In fact, she is moving her law practice to Manchester and hopes to use her specialized […]

 Sara Swanson

Manchester’s Pistol Prodigies win state championships, will compete at nationals

submitted by Scott and Lisa Poet of Pistol Prodigies Youth Pistol and Rifle Team The Pistol Prodigies Youth Pistol and Rifle Team competed in the Michigan Scholastic Action Shooting Program (SASP) State Championships in Sturgis, MI Father’s Day weekend. The 3-day match was hosted by the St. Joseph County Conservation and Sportsman Club. 11 teams […]

 Sara Swanson

New event at fair will teach kids the economics of running a farm

The Manchester Community Fair will feature a new “farm” this summer, the River Raisin Farm! The River Raisin Farm is a mock farm that will give kids a hands on opportunity to become farm hands. Fair organizers will set up a number of stations set up to replicate a working farm. People will enter the event and be […]

 Sara Swanson

You can participate in the Fair Parade!

Whether you have an elaborately decorated float or simple streamers tied to your bike, or a horse with a sign on it’s side, as always, everyone is invited to participate in the Fair Parde. This year, the parade is scheduled for Tuesday  July 11th. If you are interested in participating, line up on North side of fair grounds on Duncan […]

 Sara Swanson

Cultural Art Strings summer camp memories

submitted by Cultural Art Strings Now in it’s 6th year, Session I of CAS Summer Day Camp finished out its week with a presentation for parents and friends on Friday, June 23 that included small group instrumental demonstrations, large ensemble pieces, advanced chamber music, singing, and artwork displays that tied together the camp theme “My Old […]

 Sara Swanson

Senior Newsletter THE TRUMPETER – July/August 2017

The July/August 2017 edition of Manchester’s Newsletter for Seniors, THE TRUMPETER, is now available. Download it here: JULY -AUGUST TRUMPETER NEWSLETTER 2017 (1)

 Sara Swanson

Manchester Community Resource 4th of July week hours

The Manchester Community Resource Center office and food pantry will be closed for the holiday on Monday July 3rd and Tuesday July 4th. They will, however be open Wednesday from 9am to noon and 1pm to 4pm.  

 Sara Swanson

Fireworks tonight!

In Manchester tradition, our 2017 Independence Day Fireworks at Carr Park will be on July 3 which falls on a Monday this year. The Beer Tent will open at 8pm with live music from local bands at 9pm Fireworks will start at dark, which is usually around 10:15pm. If the weather doesn’t cooperate, fireworks will be […]

 Sara Swanson

Fire siren sits silently waiting for residents’ feedback

Most village residents have probably noticed by now the absence of the fire siren that for years sounded every time the Manchester Township Fire Department was dispatched. In March, the Fire Department explained that all Washtenaw County Fire Departments still using them upgraded from older VHF pagers to 800 MHz (megahertz) pagers as a result of […]

 Sara Swanson

Manchester Community Schools to hire interim superintendent

The school board officially accepted Superintendent Cherie Vannatter’s resignation at the regularly scheduled school board meeting last Monday night. Vannatter’s last day will be July 14th. After cake and praise for her service, the school board discussed how to proceed in the search for a new superintendent. The decision was made to hire an interim […]