Mothers Day flowers (photos)
On Sunday, May 14th, Manchester celebrated Mothers Day. Handpicked bouquets abounded as a multitude of flowers are currently in bloom.
Obituary: Harvey Dethloff Jr.
His Legacy…..Dethloff Jr., Harvey, age 84 of Manchester passed away May 8, 2017 in Chelsea, MI. He was born September 30, 1932 in Plymouth the son of Harvey and Luella (Swegles) Sr. Harvey married the love of his life, Evelyn Walkowe on June 29, 1973. He was a Korean War Veteran and received the Silver […]
Obituary: Jon Roger Hardenbergh
Jon Roger Hardenbergh, 66, of Dubuque, died Sunday, May 7, 2017, at Unity Point Finley Hospital, from complications from Friedreich’s Ataxia, a rare, progressive neurological disease. A memorial service was held at 1:30 p.m., Thursday, May 11 at Egelhof, Siegert & Casper Westview Funeral Home and Crematory, 2659 JFK Rd, Dubuque, IA. Friends may greet […]
Public Notice: Village Public Hearing on Property Tax Millage Rate
ATTENTION VILLAGE OF MANCHESTER RESIDENTS NOTICE PUBLIC HEARING A public hearing has been scheduled for June 5th, 2017 at the regular Council Meeting at 7:45 PM at the Manchester Village Hall in Council Chambers, 912 City Road, Manchester, Michigan for the purpose of discussing adoption of the 2017/2018 Budget. A copy of the budget is […]
51st Annual Canoe and Kayak Race…on one of the crookedest rivers in the world!
At noon on Sunday, May 21, the 51st Annual Manchester Canoe/Kayak Race will begin. First held on April 22, 1967, as part of Manchester’s Centennial Celebration, it was moved to the third Sunday in May in 1970 which is now its home. This year, on the 50th anniversary of the first race, the Annual Manchester […]
New Antique Shop opens on Main Street
Friday afternoon, shortly after school let out, a crowd gathered outside of 138 Main Street to watch the ribbon cutting ceremony and official opening of River Raisin Antiques and Mercantile. Sue LaRocque, an elementary teacher who will be retiring at the end of this school year to pursue her love of selling antiques, and Ray Berg of the Manchester […]
New downtown location for State Farm Insurance
State Farm Insurance, a longstanding and venerable Manchester business, has moved to a new downtown location. Matt Donnellon started as a State Farm Insurance Agent in Manchester on July 1, 1975 with an office located at 146 East Main Street, then moved to 305 Beaufort Street by the Ackerson Building, a location he stayed in […]
St. Mary’s Fr. Bosco is honored on the 25th Anniversary of his priesthood
submitted by St. Mary Church, Manchester The people of St. Mary, Manchester, gathered with friends and invited guests at St. Mary church on Saturday afternoon, April 29, to express their appreciation and love for Fr. Bosco Padamattummal, their parish priest, as he marked the 25th anniversary of his ordination to the Holy Priesthood of Jesus […]
Class of 2017 celebrates post-graduation decisions
On April 28th, seniors of Manchester High School took time out of their school day to pose for a photo showing off their “Decided” T-shirts, celebrating the decisions the students have made about what to pursue next – whether it is college, the military, a full-time job or something else! Hollie Kolcz, Manchester High School guidance […]
Poppy Days 2017 – Friday May 19th and Saturday May 20th.
submitted by Liz Wallace You will have the opportunity to honor our fallen warriors and contribute to the continuing needs of our veterans on Friday May 19th and Saturday May 20th, when members of the Manchester American Legion Auxiliary and the American Legion distribute bright red poppies for Memorial Day in exchange for a donation. The […]
