Three fatalities in three days
The Manchester area saw three men killed in two single-auto accidents early last week. On Sunday, July 9, around noon, a a 23-year-old Clinton man was killed in a single car accident in Bridgewater Township on Sheridan Road between Bowens and Allen roads. He was later identified as Jackson Mowery. A second accident occurred last […]
Amy Pyle – Manchester Community Fair’s 2017 Homemaker Champion
Manchester Community Fair’s 2017 Homemaker Champion needed a lot of skills to win the title, but possibly the most important one isn’t something you can win a ribbon in, it was perseverance. Manchester’s Amy Pyle worked all year to get ready for the fair and in the end, with 38 entries in 6 of the […]
Chicken Broil THIS Thursday
The 64th Manchester Chicken Broil is happening this Thursday, July 20, 2017 from 4pm to 8pm. Meals are $10 if purchased at the Broil but tickets can be purchased $9 still through Wednesday at Comerica Bank, Frank’s Place Restaurant, Gistinger & Gistinger Law Office, Keith’s Barber Shop, Manchester Market, Manchester Pharmacy, Manchester Village Offices, Marti’s Salon, Pyramid Office Supply, Sutton Agency, Old National […]
37-star flag to fly over Manchester once again
One hundred and fifty years and 12 days ago the 37-star flag became the official flag of the United States of America. A star had been added to the 36-star flag because of the addition of Nebraska as a state. The three presidents served under this flag; Andrew Johnson, Ulysses S. Grant, and Rutherford B. […]
Medicinal Plants Walk scheduled for Sharon Hills Nature Preserve
Saturday, August 5th is already jam-packed with events, but if you are looking for something a bit different than Run Manchester, the Street Festival, or Sesquicentennial fun, ten minutes north of the Village that morning, the Legacy Land Conservancy will be holding a medicinal plant walk in their Sharon Hills Nature Preserve. Land Steward Allene Smith will lead […]
St. Mary to offer Alpha Course this fall
This fall, St. Mary will be opening its doors to the community of Manchester as it offers its first Alpha Course. St. Mary’s Director Religious Education, Melissa Yekulis explained, “Alpha Courses are designed for anyone interested in learning about Jesus and God. You do not need to have prior knowledge of any religion to attend, […]
Schaible re-elected to United Producers’ board of directors
Manchester’s Dan Schaible was re-elected to the board of directors for United Producers Inc. effective June 21. As a director, he will represent the members of District 8, southeast Michigan, for a three-year term on the board of directors. Elected during UPI’s district delegate meeting, he will help govern one of the largest livestock marketing […]
Manchester student receives Master of Arts from East Tennessee State University
This spring, East Tennessee State University conferred nearly 1,900 degrees in two commencement ceremonies, one in the morning and one in the afternoon, on May 6, 2017. The list of graduates included Manchester’s Jennifer Lynn Stautz, who received her Master of Arts.
Roadwork update – week of 7-17-17
This week, the Washtenaw County Road Commission will be milling and resurfacing Scio Church Road between Gunther Rd and Steinbach Rd on Wednesday, July 19th. Scio Chuch Road will be closed along that stretch with a suggested detour from Gunther Rd to Liberty Rd to Steinbach Rd. Also starting Wed., further east on Scio Church Road, the Road […]
DNR considers new firewood policy for Michigan State Parks
In any given week in July, it’s likely someone you know is camping, and it’s possible you are planning a camping trip still, yourself this summer. If the campground is in a Michigan State Park, this may be the last summer you will be allowed to bring in outside firewood. Currently the DNR is considering implementing a […]
