Sara Swanson

SASHA Farm’s Spring Social and Open House

SASHA Farm Animal Sanctuary, located right here in Manchester, is the Midwest’s largest farmed animal sanctuary. It will be hosting its annual Spring Social and Open House on Sunday, May 21st, from 12-4 pm. The sanctuary is located at 17901 Mahrle Rd. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased at www.sashafarm.org or at the event. At the event, […]

 Sara Swanson

Upcoming Library events

submitted by Kathy Dimond The Library will be holding its monthly movie program on Friday, April 28th. This month, the Library will be showing the Golden Globe-winning musical film La La Land (rated PG-13 for some language) in the Village Room (1 floor below the Library). The film will start at 3:30 pm. This free […]

 Sara Swanson

Morel time in Manchester

Manchester residents had success morel hunting locally this weekend! Social media was full of morel finds. Although earlier than usual, head out and check your favorite spots, before someone else does! Need a refresher on how to identify morels and what to do with them when you find the? Read Foraging Manchester: Morels.

 Sara Swanson

Sign up to have the Mens Club rototill your garden

The Manchester Mens Club will be rototilling gardens for donations again this May. To sign up and worked into their schedule, like the Manchester Mens Club on facebook & leave your name, OR contact Red Stedman at (734) 231-6284.

 Sara Swanson

St. Jude’s Trike-a-thon at the Freedom Childcare Center

On April 28th at 10am, the Freedom Childcare Center is hosting a St. Jude’s Trike-a-thon at the center’s parking lot. They are located at 8753 Pleasant Lake Road. The center invites the community to come out and join them or cheer on their little bikers as they ride their bikes, trikes, or strollers. All of the money raised […]

 Sara Swanson

Manchester High School greenhouse plant sale

Manchester High School will be holding their 11th annual greenhouse plant sale beginning Tuesday, May 9th from 3:30 to 6 pm. It will continue Thursday, May 11th from 3 to 6 pm and Friday, May 12th from 3 to 6 pm.    

 Sara Swanson

Girls Soccer loses close game against Chelsea

submitted by Sam Sibilski Lady Dutch returned to action Tuesday with a short trip to Chelsea. Right from the warm up Manchester looked focused and knew what was ahead from a much bigger school. The Lady Dutch stepped up to the mark defensively. The back line, led by Senior Maddy Andreone looked organized and battled […]

 Sara Swanson

Manchester High School wrestling team earns Academic All-State Honors for 2017 season

Earlier this month, Manchester High School’s wrestling team was named the top third team in Division 4 for Academic All-State Honors from the Michigan Wrestling Association. The team averaged a GPA of 3.42, coming in just .05 points under Clinton who averaged 3.47 and New Lathrop who averaged 3.49. The school received a certificate and […]

 Sara Swanson

Manchester High School 2016-2017 third marking period Honor Roll

High Honors 12th Grade Allen, Rachel J Baskins, Caitlyn W Beck, Nicole A Bradshaw, Hannah L Burch, Abigail L Collins, Riley J Depp, Julia E Engel, Lorna M Fegan, Rachel A Goodell, Caleb M Grigonis, Tyler J Harris, Emma C Hassan, Benjamin R Herron, Amelia G Ingram, Nehemiah K Johnson, Natalie P Matson, Carren M […]

 Sara Swanson

Manchester Middle School 2016-2017 third marking period Honor Roll

HIGH HONORS 8th Grade Adams, Christina D Blumenauer, Katelyn M Brown, Starr I Corwin, Andrew J Dodak, Jenna B Gebhardt, Gweneth M Hayes, Colbie T Keast, John J Kerns, Carli J Mann, Ryan T Messman, Jacob F O’Hotzke, Sarah O Phillips, Jessica C Ridenour, Kayla M Tanner, Leilani X Taylor, Hayden E Vogel, Madison E […]