Middle School students show off talent at 16th Annual Variety Show
Last week, 20 acts performed at the Manchester Middle School’s 16th Annual Variety Show. Lindsay Hannah, of the organizing group, SRSLY Manchester, would like to thank the 8th Grade Stage Manager Jacob Mann, who whipped everyone into shape. “Practices and performances have never run so smoothly!” Hannah stated. She also highlighted Manchester Middle School teacher Lois Bohl, who provided homework […]
Celebrity Server Night May 2nd!
Manchester’s teachers and administrators are getting ready for the annual Celebrity Server Night, a Manchester tradition for more than 15 years. On May 2nd from 4 to 8 pm, Manchester Community Schools teachers and staff will put on aprons and work alongside regular staff at the Dairy Queen and Frank’s Place . All gratuities collected during […]
Library offering free technology class aimed at seniors
submitted by Marg Jacob Keep in touch with your children and grandchildren on your computer! The Manchester District Library is offering FREE computer, laptop, notebook, iPhone, android assistance to senior citizens beginning at 1 pm Tuesday, April 25th. For those in need, these four computers will be available for your use. Call Jan at 734-212-3055 or […]
Lady Dutch win 3-1 over Tecumseh in tough post-spring break game
submitted by Sam Sibilski Playing three games in five days the week after Spring break was always going to be difficult and although the team couldn’t get out of first gear, the Lady Dutch soccer program showed great resilience and determination beating D2 Tecumseh by 3 goals to 1. Freshman Taylor Psarouthakis made her first […]
Math and Science Night at Klager, a community event, THIS Friday!
Organizers of Klager Elementary Schools Math and Science Night aren’t just trying to match last year’s record number of attendees, but they are trying to top it by adding even more new and exciting activities to the line-up. Math and Science Night is free, open to the public and holds interest for all ages. It will […]
Increase your confidence & comfort in talking to youth about drugs & alcohol
The Manchester Wellness Coalition, Manchester Pharmacy, and SRSLY Manchester are bringing a team of presenters from St. Joseph Mercy Hospital to Manchester to provide an exclusive demonstration, “Drugs 101,” following the close of Math & Science Night on Friday April 21 at 7:30 pm at Klager Elementary. Need childcare to attend? A supervised movie will […]
Obituary: Josephine Watne
Her Legacy….Watne, Josephine, age 94 passed away April 8, 2017 at Cambrian Assisted, Tecumseh. She was born on August 10, 1922 in Detroit, the daughter of Joseph and Mary Teresa (Barone) Stagliano. Josephine married Vernie Watne on August 1, 1964 and he preceded her in death in 1991. Josephine was a true “people person.” She […]
Obituary: Elizabeth “Betty” J. Hough
Hough, Elizabeth J (Betty), age 86 of Apollo Beach, FL, formerly of Manchester and Houghton Lake, MI, passed away on March 19, 2017 in Sun City Center, FL. She was born March 9, 1931 in Dexter, MI, daughter of Harold and Agnes (Bell) Wheeler. She was preceded in death by her husband Charles. Betty drove […]
Letter to the Editor: Indivisible groups in the 7th District set the record straight
April 15th, 2017 Dear Manchester area residents, In the two months since the inauguration of Donald Trump, the efforts of many engaged citizens in opposition to Mr. Trump’s policies and orders have sparked questions about the origins and motivations of these citizens. Indeed, with so many acting in accord with what is known as the […]
High concentration of gas and oil pipelines running through Freedom Township an increased risk for residents
Washtenaw County Emergency manager, Marc Breckenridge, says Freedom Township is a home to hidden danger. Neither the rolling green agricultural fields nor sparkling Pleasant Lake give any indication to the potential disaster just below the surface. While Sharon and Bridgewater Townships have three pipelines each running through them, Manchester Township has two, and others in […]
