Sara Swanson

Village waits for news from Lansing on cityhood

Village residents will soon receive a newsletter with the latest information about the process of Manchester becoming a city. “It is a long process!” is the basic message of the newsletter. Residents are asked to be aware that while a village-wide petition drive will likely take place after the first of the year, that is […]

 Sara Swanson

Manchester bird enthusiasts invited to help with Christmas Bird Count

submitted by Johanna Lentz, Lenawee Birders The National Audubon Society invites birdwatchers to participate in the longest-running community science survey, the annual Audubon Christmas Bird Count (CBC). On December 14, 2019, birders and nature enthusiasts in Clinton and surrounding areas including Manchester, will take part in this tradition, many rising before dawn to participate. It […]

 Sara Swanson

School holiday band concerts

Looking for some seasonal music to get you in the Christmas spirit? Everyone is invited to the two upcoming school winter concerts. Riverside Intermediate School’s 5th grade and 6th grade bands and Manchester Junior High’s 7th & 8th grade band will be holding their winter concert this Thursday, December 12th at 7pm in the High […]

 Sara Swanson

2nd Annual Reindeer Trail Walk/Run results

Manchester High School Cross Country held their 2nd Annual Reindeer Trail Run/Walk Saturday during Christmas in the Village. The run/walk, utilizing the County’s Leonard Preserve, had a good turnout despite the cold weather. Angie Flint, one of the organizers, stated, ” We had a total of 135 runners! It was another successful year and we […]

 Sara Swanson

Emanuel Church to present the 44th Annual Live Nativity

submitted by Kelly Blaine, Emanuel Church This annual Christmas event returns Thursday and Friday, December 19 and 20 from 7 – 9 pm in the courtyard of Emanuel Church, 324 W. Main Street. As in each year since 1976, members will portray the Holy Family, Angels, Wise men and Shepherds, along with sheep brought in […]

 Sara Swanson

Visit with & write to Santa

If they missed visiting with Santa last weekend, children can visit with Santa on the porch of the Shoppes of Alber Mill on Saturday, December 14th from noon to 2 pm and Saturday, December 21st from noon to 2 pm. Additionally, Manchester’s special delivery Santa Mailbox is located on the porch at the Shoppes of […]

 Sara Swanson

December 2019 Student of the Month, Natalie Bargardi

The Manchester Community Schools Foundation December 2019 Student of the Month for Manchester High School is Natalie Bargardi. Natalie is the daughter of Kim and Dave Bargardi. She is the Secretary of the Manchester High School National Honor Society. She is also the Treasurer of the Class of 2020 and a Link Crew mentor. Natalie […]

 Sara Swanson

Public Notice: Bridgewater Township

BRIDGEWATER TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING SYNOPSIS 5-Dec-19 The regular monthly meeting of the Bridgewater Township Board of Trustees was called to order by Supervisor Fromhart at 7:06 pm. Five board members were present (quorum) with 3 citizens in attendance. Board heard citizen participation. Board approved the 7-Nov-19 meeting minutes as amended. Board approved the […]

 Sara Swanson

Manchester Junior/Senior High School 2019-2020 1st quarter Honor Roll

Manchester Jr./Sr. High School has announced its honor rolls for the 1st quarter of the 2019 – 2020 school year. Congratulations to all of the students on the honor roll! Manchester Senior High High Honors 12th Grade Alexa, Payton L Ball, Mikayla A Bargardi, Natalie F Baron, Annelise M Belue, Randall A Blumenauer, Hayley E […]

 Sara Swanson

December 2019 gardening advice

by Jennifer Fairfield, Garden Mill and Manchester Community & School Gardens I feel like the white rabbit in Alice in Wonderland – running around saying, “I’m late, I’m late, for a very important date!” I seem to be late in doing a lot of things at the moment – like getting this month’s newsletter out, […]