Sheriff Department reminder: many IRS scams during tax time
Reminder from the Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office: As the tax deadline nears, many IRS impostors attempt to take advantage of people at this time. Criminals are looking for ways to steal your money or your identity. Don’t fall victim to an IRS scam. Your first contact with the IRS will not be an unexpected call […]
Senior Newsletter THE TRUMPETER – March 2017
The March 2017 edition of Manchester’s Newsletter for Seniors, THE TRUMPETER, is now available. Download it here: MARCH TRUMPETER NEWSLETTER 2017
St. Thomas Lutheran Church celebrates 175 years
St. Thomas Lutheran Church, located in Freedom Township on West Ellsworth Road, is celebrating its 175th anniversary this year. The 175th anniversary coincides with the 500th anniversary of the Lutheran Reformation from the Catholic Church which influenced the theme the church chose for the celebration, “God – Our Mighty Fortress for 175 Years.” The church […]
Manchester Community Schools receive Heart Safe banners
Last October we reported that all three of Manchester’s K – 12 schools received the “HEARTSafe” designation from the state of Michigan. In order for a school to receive a MI HEARTSafe School designation, it must perform at least one cardiac emergency response drill per year; have a written medical emergency response plan and team; […]
St. Mary’s Fish Fry hopes to return in 2018!
In many communities, fish fries provide a pleasurable, family friendly and delicious activity on the Friday nights between Fat Tuesday and Easter. For many years St. Mary Catholic Church held a regionally famous fish fry at the parish center which was discontinued due to the need to update equipment. Stepping in, an organization known as […]
50 preschoolers attend dental health story time at the library
Hygienist, Heather Jenkins from Adiska Dental in Manchester visited the Manchester District Library story time on Wednesday to celebrate dental health month. Fifty pre-schoolers from the Manchester Early Childhood Center attended in addition to the regular weekly story time attendees. Jenkins talked about good dental health, flossing, what food is the best for our teeth and health in general. […]
MHS to hold third annual Out of the Darkness walk
Planning has been on for the 3rd Annual Out of Darkness Manchester High School Campus Walk, which has been scheduled for May 21st, with check in starting at 2:30 pm in Carr Park. The event is being co-sponsored by Manchester High School Key Club, Students Leading Students, SRSLY Manchester, and The National Honor Society. The […]