Sara Swanson

K of C hosts youth Free Throw Contest

Manchester Knights of Columbus of St Mary’s Catholic Church hosted the “K of C Free Throw Contest”  held for girls on Nov 12 at the Manchester High School and for boys on Nov 19 at the Manchester Middle School.  The Manchester area winners were: Age 9-Lila Harvey & Jase Punches; Age 10-Peyton Fether & Garrett Lamirand; Age […]

 Sara Swanson

Manchester Middle School 2016-2017 First Marking Period Honor Roll

High Honors 8th Grade Adams, Christina D Blumenauer, Katelyn M Brown, Starr I Corwin, Andrew J DuRussel, Mallory J Gebhardt, Gweneth M Keast, John J Kerns, Carli J Lauer, Alyssa L Lyos, Brooklynn S Mann, Ryan T Messman, Jacob F O’Hotzke, Sarah O Phillips, Jessica C Ridenour, Kayla M Vogel, Madison E Waters, Amelia M […]

 Sara Swanson

Wilber and Doris Lamb’s 70-year marriage profiled in Brooklyn Exponent

On Dec. 9th, 2016 the Brooklyn Exponent ran a profile of Manchester couple celebrating their 70th anniversary, Wilber Lamb and Doris (Parr) Lamb. The Lambs currently live in Brooklyn. Here is an excerpt: “Wilber E. and Doris M. (Parr) Lamb, now of Brooklyn, married their fortunes together Nov. 30, 1946, in a candle light ceremony […]

 Sara Swanson

Community Resource Center holiday hours

The Manchester Community Resource Center office and food pantry, located at 410 City Road, will have regular hours through Dec. 16th. They will have limited hours Dec. 19th – 22 (see below), and will be closed Friday Dec. 23 through Jan 2, 2017. They will resume normal hours on Tuesday, January 3. If you are […]

 Sara Swanson

Manchester’s first winter storm of 2016 – 2017

With a forecasted total of 7 to 11 inches of snow, our first winter storm of 2016-2017 did not disappoint and also resulted in Manchester Community School’s first snow day of this school year. Kids will have plenty do to occupy their free time if the temperature hits 33F as predicted, as that is the […]

 Sara Swanson

Manchester Community Schools CLOSED Monday, December 12th 2016

Manchester Community Schools will be closed Monday, December 12th, 2016 due to winter weather and road conditions.

 Sara Swanson

Christmas in Village 2016 lighted parade

Friday night, shortly before the parade set off from Emanuel’s parking lot, parade organizer Denise Collins presented ribbons and prize money to the winning floats on behalf of the Chamber of Commerce. In the business category, 3rd place was awarded to the Jackson Area Tractor Club, 2nd place was awarded to the Lion’s Club and […]

 Sara Swanson

Manchester Toys for Tots – collecting toys to make sure every Manchester child has something to open on Christmas morning!

Are you wondering how you can donate toys to help make Christmas morning perfect for girls and boys right here in Manchester that might have nothing to open open otherwise? Donate to Toys for Tots! Drop off unwrapped, unopened, new toys in the big Toys for Tots boxes at any of the following locations: Manchester True […]

 Sara Swanson

St. John’s Annual German Hymn Sing in German and English

St. John’s Lutheran Church located in Bridgewater at 8805 Austin Road is inviting the community to their Annual Hymn Sing in German and English at 3 pm on Christmas Eve. Luke Schaible will play his accordion and lead everyone in song. Following the Hymn sing, there will be a full Church Service including Communion.

 Sara Swanson

Manchester Brass Christmas Concert

The Manchester Brass Christmas Concert will be held Sunday, December 11, 2016, at 2 pm in the Manchester United Methodist Church sanctuary. The church is located at 501 Ann Arbor Street. The concert is free but donations are appreciated.