Sara Swanson

Come see Dance with Hearts Studio’s award winning competition dance at spring recital

Dance with Heart Studios of Manchester and Adrian recently announced the progress of their 2018 competition season. The team, made up of thirty-four children, ranged in age from 7 to 18 years old. The have attended three competitions, including Dance Masters of Michigan held at South Lyon High School in March; Bravo held at Western Walled Lake High School in […]

 Sara Swanson

Manchester Co-op Preschool 2018 graduates

Manchester Co-op Preschool’s 2018 graduating class includes: Tyler Andrews Henry Budd Degan Foulke Mallory Aben Lionel Horodeczny Winston Sidebottom Violet Caplon Keelyn Ballard Patrick Moore Patrick Mcgoff Richie McNutt Kylie Brown Ben King Ethan Aldrich Jackson Smith Isla Eklics Carson Benedict Alayna Pieske

 Sara Swanson

Operation Arctic Vacation Bible School

Attention parents of children age 4-12 years old! Are you looking for free, fun, educational  activities for your children this summer? Operation Arctic is a free program to learn more about the Arctic region on earth, where there is snow and ice all year long. Community Bible Church on Sharon Hollow Road in Manchester is […]

 Sara Swanson

Event to help DTE customers with energy bills

The border line between Consumers Energy and DTE Energy service areas runs right through the Manchester area, with Consumers to the west and DTE to the east. The Manchester Community Resource Center works with both companies to provide opportunities and information to Manchester area residents who need help with their energy bills. During Customer Assistance […]

 Sara Swanson

McCollum Road Bridge closing for repair

A bridge on McCollum Road over the Saline River between Burmeister and Braun Roads in Bridgewater Township will be closed starting today through the beginning of July for repair. A detour is posted.

 Sara Swanson

Announcement: Wedding of Mr. R. J. Layher and Miss Rachel Provost

The Chapel at Duke University was the scene of the wedding of Mr. R. J. Layher and Miss Rachel Provost on Saturday, May 26, 2018. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Provost of Millstone Township, N.J.  She was a 2007 graduate of the Peddie School in Hightstown, NJ and a 2011 […]

 Sara Swanson

June 2018 Gardening Advice

by Jennifer Fairfield Last week, as the temperatures started to climb, many people came into the store to get tools, supplies, and plants, all saying “I’m so far behind!” – referring to their gardens, of course. To that, I say – me too! But it’s not our faults. Mother Nature has been really messing with […]

 Sara Swanson

Senior Newsletter THE TRUMPETER – June 2018

The June 2018 edition of Manchester’s Newsletter for Seniors, THE TRUMPETER, is now available. Download it here: June 2018 Trumpeter

 Sara Swanson

Memorial Day Parade 2018 (photos)

Manchester observed Memorial Day with it’s traditional parade beginning on Main Street Bridge, stopping in Wurster Park and ending in Oak Grove Cemetery. Despite the sweltering heat, the community turned out out to honor soldiers who died in war.

 Sara Swanson

6th grade band performs special musical composition

Tuesday evening, audience members at the Klager Elementary 5th and 6th grade spring band concert were treated to a spectacular performance by the 6th grade band of a very special arrangement titled Volcano! which had been composed for a Manchester Middle School band almost 20 years earlier. And when it came time to perform, band director […]