Sara Swanson

Abigail & Lillian Diuble named 2017 Youth Volunteers of the Year by Governor Snyder

Gov. Rick Snyder today announced the 49 winners of the 2017 Governor’s Service Awards. Manchester’s Abigail & Lillian Diuble were two of the 7 children recognized as 2017 Youth Volunteers of the Year! “These individuals and organizations are role models for other people to follow. The impact they have on other people’s lives is incredible,” Snyder said. […]

 Sara Swanson

MHS student & bassoonist, Cozette Cecconie to bring unique concert to Manchester

submitted by John Woodford, Washtenaw Community College Band Thanks to Manchester High School senior Cozette Cecconie, two prominent musical ensembles will present a joint free concert in the high school auditorium, 20500 Dutch Dr., at 7:30 pm, Thursday, July 27. “I play bassoon in the Washtenaw Community Concert Band in Ann Arbor,” Cozette says, “and […]

 Sara Swanson

West Nile Virus found in Washtenaw County – report dead birds

Last week Washtenaw County Public Health encouraged residents to take measures to reduce the spread of West Nile virus. This warning was prompted by a dead green heron found in the Ypsilanti area testing positive for West Nile. High numbers of dead birds can indicate that the virus is active in a particular area, so report any dead […]

 Sara Swanson

Western Days at Sharon United Methodist Church

Sharon United Methodist Church invites everyone to come out on Saturday, July 22, from 4 – 8:30 pm for a special afternoon of fun, worship, food and country music. The event will feature an outdoor worship service presented by Western Days Ministries, reasonably priced ‘chuck wagon’ style food, lasso lessons, a branding demo, face-painting, and a free concert by recording […]

 Sara Swanson

Farmers Market moving to the Fair this week

The Manchester Farmers Market, which runs every Thursday from 3:30 to 7 pm all summer long, will be relocated to the Fair Grounds this Thursday. Instead of Chi Bro Park, they will be setting up under the main pavilion at Alumni Field, on the corner of Vernon Street and Wolverine Street. Admission is free if you are […]

 Sara Swanson

Graduation gown recycling program for Manchester High School

Graduation gowns, worn for a few hours at the most, can cost almost a hundred dollars if purchased at the last minute, and unless the graduate has a younger sibling of the same size and gender, unlikely to be worn again. The Manchester Ladies Society, who’ve successfully run a Prom Dress recycling program the last 4 […]

 Sara Swanson

Announcement: Ernsts celebrate 70th wedding anniversary

Clayton and Ruth (Stollsteimer) Ernst will celebrate their 70th wedding anniversary on July 6th, 2017. They are both Saline High School graduates, class of 1944 & 1945, and members of St. Thomas Lutheran Church.  Clayton and Ruth’s wedding took place in Ruth’s childhood home at which they still reside. Clayton farmed the family farm and retired from Chrysler […]

 Sara Swanson

Announcement: Virginia Fielder to celebrate 90th birthday

Virginia Fielder will celebrate her 90th birthday this month! Her family is announcing an open house birthday celebration in honor of her 90th Birthday on July 30 at Manchester Emanuel United Church of Christ Fellowship Hall, located at 324 West Main Street, from 11 am to 2 pm.

 Sara Swanson

2017 Manchester Community Fair schedule

 

 Sara Swanson

Grand Valley State University April Graduates

More than 3,000 Grand Valley State University students participated in commencement ceremonies on April 28 and April 29 at Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids. This included four Manchester students. Audrey L. Arbogast received a Bachelor of Science degree. Alex I. Saenz De Viteri received a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree. Erika N. Stetler received a Bachelor of […]