Brown marmorated stink bugs everywhere!
Many Manchester residents have noticed over the last couple of weeks, large brown bugs in or attempting to get into their houses. While they can be startling, they are not dangerous and will not damage anything. Brown marmorated stink bugs are starting to find their way into homes as they look for a protected place […]
Letter to the Editor: Thanks from the K of C
October 11, 2016 A heartfelt “Thank You” to the residents of the Manchester and surrounding areas who so graciously donated to the Knights of Columbus M.I. “Tootsie Roll Drive” for children and adults with developmental disabilities, and also the many knights who made this event a great success. The proceeds from this event will be […]
Manchester Township Fire Department will use upcoming open house to promote smoke alarm safety
Every smoke alarm has an expiration date: What’s yours? The Manchester Township Fire Department urges all Manchester area residents to know how old their smoke alarms are, and to replace them every 10 years. Does your home have a smoke alarm? According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), the answer is likely yes: NFPA research […]
Zion Lutheran Church to hold rummage sale fundraiser for roof & steeple repair
The board of Historic Zion Lutheran Church announced last week that they will be holding a Rummage sale at 3050 S. Fletcher Rd. on Friday, October 14th from 10 am-4 pm and Saturday, October 15th from 9 am-2 pm. There will be a large variety of items available and all proceeds will be allocated for […]
Supporting our less fortunate friends and neighbors- Manchester Family Service
The good news is the local Michigan economy seems to be improving. The not-so-good news is there is still a significant segment of Washtenaw County citizens who have not yet seen the benefits of this economic growth. The Manchester area is very lucky to have organizations that make it their mission to provide assistance to those […]
Support the Manchester Community Schools Foundation
submitted by Shea Van Vuuren, president of The Manchester Community Schools Foundation As you may know the funding available for our schools is, for the most part, out of our control. The state determines the money districts are given for operating expenses. We are unable to pass a millage to give our schools more money for […]