Manchester Middle School 2016-2017 fourth marking period Honor Roll
HIGH HONORS 8th Grade Adams, Christina Blumenauer, Katelyn Brown, Starr Corwin, Andrew DuRussel, Mallory Gebhardt, Gweneth Hutchison, August Keast, John Kerns, Carli Lauer, Alyssa Lyos, Brooklynn Mann, Ryan Messman, Jacob Phillips, Jessica Ridenour, Kayla Riley, Liam Taylor, Hayden Vogel, Madison Waters, Amelia Woods, Victoria Zink, Mykaela 7th Grade Allion, William Anderson, Haley Bargardi, Anthony Beck, […]
Public Notice: Special meeting of the Manchester Township Board
NOTICE MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP A SPECIAL MEETING of the Manchester Township Board will be held on Thursday, August 3, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. at the Manchester Township Hall, 275 South Macomb Street. This is an informational meeting with the Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Department and concerned residents living on Schleweis Road. Danell S. Proctor, Clerk Manchester Township […]
Iraq War veteran announces run for State Senate
Howell-area attorney and decorated Iraq War veteran Adam Dreher has announced that he will run for the Democratic nomination for the 22nd district State Senate seat, The 22nd district, which includes Manchester and surrounding townships, is currently represented by Joe Hune, a real estate agent and exotic animal hobbyist from Fowelerville. “The 22nd District needs a leader in […]
Guide to Manchester’s Sesquicentennial Celebration Week Activities
This year, Manchester is celebrating the 150th anniversary of it’s incorporation in 1867 with a week-long celebration the first week of August. Planning for this week long celebration has been overseen by the Sesquicentennial Committee, made up of members representing separate event committees themselves, meeting monthly beginning last January. Centered around the Annual Run Manchester […]
Worth Repeating closed, but still giving back to the community
Although Worth Repeating’s doors are shut forever, the organization is still giving back to the community. The organization has always given grants to local organizations from the money raised at their upscale re-sale shop. The board donated more than $34,000 in May, an additional $13,000 in June and have pledged $10,000 in two $5,000 scholarships to 2017 […]
David Nelson and Margaret Shaw, local artists to hold Studio and Garden Art Walk
submitted by Elizabeth Polk and Margaret Shaw Forty years ago, two young artists, David Nelson from Jackson and Margaret Shaw from Waterford, attended Eastern Michigan University and have remained lifelong friends to this day. What a coincidence (and how fortunate for us!) that they would both wind up in Manchester as independent home/studio owners, Though […]
Journey Around the World Band Concert THIS Thursday
Submitted by Shirley Cafmeyer, President WCC Concert Band The 70-piece Washtenaw Community Concert Band (WCCB) will present a joint band concert titled “Journey Around the World” with the Blue Lake International Southern Winds on Thursday, July 27, 7:30 pm in the Manchester High School Auditorium. The Southern Winds, a symphonic wind ensemble from Blue Lake […]
Raptors coming to the Library THIS Friday
This Friday, July 28th, from 6 to 7 pm, the Manchester District Library will be hosting the Leslie Science Center in the Village Room, on the lower level of the library located at 912 City Road. This event is open to the public and free. No registration is necessary. While the event is geared toward children, it […]
Masonic Lodge Annual Golf Outing
Manchester’s Masonic Lodge will host its 3rd Annual Golf Outing at Gauss Green Valley Golf Course in Jackson on Saturday August 5th! Tee time is 9 am. This is will a shotgun start with scramble style play for 4 person teams. The Lodge still has openings for teams to sign up. The cost is $75 per person which includes green fees, a cart, […]
SASHA Farm Humane Fair
SASHA Farm Animal Sanctuary, located at 17901 Mahrle Rd will be holding their annual SASHA Farm Humane Fair on Sunday, August 13, 2017 from noon to 4 pm with lunch served from 1 – 3 pm. This is a great way to learn more about SASHA Farm and how you can help animals , both […]
