Watkins Lake State Park & County Preserve dedicated in ribbon-cutting ceremony
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources and the Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation Commission officially dedicated Watkins Lake State Park and County Preserve as Michigan’s 103rd state park at a ribbon-cutting event last Wednesday. Watkins Lake is the first state park in Michigan to be jointly managed with a county recreation agency. Although it was chilly and rainy, park […]
School board candidates weigh in on issues at public forum
On Thursday, October 27, almost fifty people, including a number of high school students, school employees, and current school board members, packed into the board room of the Ackerson building to participate in a Manchester Community Schools (MCS) School Board Candidate Public Forum. Five of the six the candidates running for the four open seats […]
Helicopter photographer Dale Fisher looking for Manchester sponsors for new book
Helicopter photographer, Dale Fisher and marketing director, Joanne Ackerman were special presenters this month’s Manchester Chamber of Commerce meeting. They are looking for sponsors for their upcoming new photography book, “Washtenaw County: Visions of the Eagle,” which will include beautiful aerial photographs of Ann Arbor, Ypsilanti, Saline, Dexter, Chelsea, Milan and Manchester. “Helicopter photography gives a distinctive […]
98 Manchester students in 4th – 8th grade inducted into Kiwanis service leadership programs
On the evening of Monday, October 24th, Klager K-Kids and Manchester Middle School’s Builders Club, both Kiwanis student groups, held their 2016 induction ceremony in the Manchester High School auditorium. Cindy Kenney, who serves both clubs as an advisor stated, “We have 62 members in Builders Club and 36 in K Kids. Builders Club is […]
Senior Newsletter THE TRUMPETER – November 2016
The November 2016 edition of Manchester’s Newsletter for Seniors, THE TRUMPETER, is now available. Download it here: november-trumpeter-newsletter-2016
Voter’s Guide to the Nov. 8, 2016 Election for the Manchester Area
On Tuesday, November 8, 2016 all of the United States will head to the polls to vote for the next president. And while the top of the ticket is important, the down-ballot races may have the most immediate effects on your daily life. We’ve assembled a guide to local, contested races in Manchester, Sharon, Bridgewater and […]
Behavioral health navigator to come to Manchester weekly
In 2015, the Manchester Wellness Coalition and 5 Heathy Towns Foundation paid for a multi-month long phone survey known as the Health Improvement Plan Survey or “HIP” Survey. Many surprising statistics came out of the results, but one of the most dire was the state of mental health in Manchester. Analyzing answers to multiple questions to […]
All three Manchester Schools designated as 2016 MI HEARTSafe Schools
Last week, the Michigan Departments of Health and Human Services (MDHHS), and Education (MDE); American Heart Association (AHA); Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA); and Michigan Alliance for Prevention of Sudden Cardiac Death of the Young (MAP-SCDY) awarded 105 schools in Michigan, including Manchester’s Klager Elementary, Middle School and High School with the MI HEARTSafe […]
3rd Annual Haunted High School THIS Saturday
Looking for some spooky, scary family friendly fun? Then you will love the third Annual Haunted High School event on Saturday, October 29 beginning at 4 pm, which includes Haunted Hallways (including a less scary version for the little ones), crafts, games, and a costume contest. Haunted High School has been organized by Students Leading […]
Caramel apples, pumpkin bowling & Trick-or-Treating
As always, the Village of Manchester will hold trick-or-treating from 5 to 7 pm on Oct. 31st. This year, that falls on a Monday. In addition to the many businesses and houses that will be handing out treats, the Manchester Chamber of Commerce, partnered with Kiwanis and the Civic Club, will be giving away free […]
