Klager teacher to retire & follow her dream …by opening downtown antique shop
One topic of frequent discussion among residents who spend time downtown, is what to do about the vacant store fronts. While some of the recent additions like March Hare didn’t make it, others like Dandy Lion and Over the Edge are thriving and Unforgettable Photos just moved back to street level, there is more news on […]
Vintage baseball to return to Manchester Village
This summer, during the first week of August, the Village of Manchester will be holding its very own 150th birthday party, the Sesquicentennial. As a part of the week-long celebration, sports and history lovers are planning a vintage baseball tournament made up of local teams. “What local teams?” you ask. The newly appointed Manchester Vintage […]
Manchester Girl Scout troops come together to celebrate World Thinking Day
Four of Manchester’s Girl Scout Troops came together Friday evening to celebrate World Thinking Day. Ambassador Troop 41773 made up of 9th & 10th graders, Brownie Troop 40518 made up of 3rd graders, Brownie Troop 40673 made up of 2nd graders and Daisy Troop 40216 made up of 1st graders and kindergartners, as well as leaders […]
Community Resource Center – Not just a hand out, a hand up!
submitted by Laura Seyfried, director For nearly 29 years the Community Resource Center (CRC) has been serving individuals and families in need by offering effective programs that improve their lives, promote volunteerism, and enhance the welfare of the Manchester community. Ultimately, the goal of the CRC is to offer a hand up, not just a […]
Klager students decorate brown paper bags for the Manchester Market during March is Reading Month
March is Reading Month at Klager Elementary School and one of the first activities students participated in was coloring and decorating brown paper bags for the Manchester Market. Next time you are buying groceries, and you choose “paper,” you may find yourself bringing home a one-of-a-kind work of art with your groceries. Photos of Mrs. Stommen’s 2nd […]
2017 Community Garden plot applications now available
The Community Garden applications for the 2017 growing season are now available! The garden, located on the bus drive behind Klager Elementary School across from the baseball field, provides plots that can be rented for the summer, to grow your own fresh, organic fruit and vegetables. Prices for the whole summer are nominal and vary […]
Saint Patricks’ Day supper
Zion Lutheran Church, located at the corner of South Fletcher and Waters Roads in Freedom Township, is hosting a Saint Patricks’ Day supper on Saturday, March 18th from 4:30 to 7:30 pm. The menu includes: Corn Beef, Cabbage, Potatoes, Carrots, Soda Bread and dessert. There will also be a silent auction. Tickets are available by calling […]
Borek- Jennings to hold weekly grief support group
Borek Jennings, Manchester’s funeral home, is working with the Brooklyn Living Center to host an eight-week grief education and support group on Tuesdays, from 6:30 to 8 pm beginning April 11 and continuing to May 30, 2017. This free support group is open to adults who are experiencing grief due to the death of a […]
St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea opens scholarship application for students pursuing careers in health care
St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea’s volunteer department recently announced the opening of the application period for annual scholarships awarded to qualified high school seniors or adult students pursuing a career in health care. “We take great pride in helping students pursue and achieve their dreams in health care,” said Russ Billau, director of volunteer services at […]
Washtenaw Farm Safety Day
Farming is one of the most dangerous occupations there is in this country, and it involves many families. Farms are great places for children to play, visit, and work, but they can also be places where kids are injured or even killed. In the U.S., every three days a child dies in an agriculture-related incident. […]
