National Society Daughters of the American Revolution – Lucy Walcott Barnum Chapter and Manchester Area Historical Society honor Vietnam Veterans
submitted by Betty Cummings The Lucy Wolcott Barnum Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR), is a proud commemorative partner of the United States of America Vietnam War Commemoration, marking the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War. The mission is to thank and honor the 7.2 million living Vietnam veterans and the families of […]
School Board votes to consolidate K-12 into two buildings next year
At a standing-room-only special meeting last Monday night, the Manchester Community School Board of Education voted 6 to 1 to repurpose the Middle School Building next year, and to house the 5th & 6th grades at Klager Elementary and 7th & 8th grades at the High School. After hearing from eight audience members who expressed […]
Local farmers help educate kids in farm safety
More than 175 folks planned, sponsored, volunteered, or attended the recent Washtenaw Farm Safety Program at the Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds. Farming is one of the most dangerous occupations in our country, and involves many families. While farms are great places for children to play, visit, and work, they can also be places where kids […]
Manchester United Methodist Church’s 2016 Servant Award presented to Chuck & Sandy King
Manchester United Methodist Church presented its 23rd Annual Servant Award last month to Sandy and Chuck King. The Kings, renowned bakers, are generous in providing baked goods for church events. While her husband was busy baking seven days a week, Sandy faithfully attended church most Sunday mornings for the 56 years they have been members and […]
Photo: 1955 Mrs. Peters’ Kindergarten Class
This summer we will celebrate the 150 year anniversary of the Village’s incorporation and the graduating class of 1967 will celebrate their 50th reunion at Manchester High School Alumni Association’s Alumni Banquet on June 17th. This photo shows some of Mrs. Peters’ 1955 kindergarten class (graduating class of 1967), who lived in the Sharon Hollow area.
Riverfolk awarded grant for Sesquicentennial music performance
The Riverfolk Music and Arts Organization, in partnership with the Manchester Sesquicentennial Festival, was awarded a Michigan Humanities Council Arts and Humanities Touring Grant totaling $1,718, to co-present the Dodworth Saxhorn Band on August 3 and 4, 2017. The grant was submitted by Riverfolk Music and Arts Organization, whose mission is to provide music and […]
Hannah Bradshaw is named May Student of the Month
The Student of the Month for May is Hannah Bradshaw. She is currently a senior at Manchester High School and the daughter of Randy and Lori Bradshaw of Manchester. During her high school career here at Manchester, Hannah has been involved with the Time Club, German Club, Student Council, and National Honor Society. She is […]
Library to host Michelle Andonian, prize-winning photojournalist & author of This Picture I Gift
The Manchester District Library is hosting speaker, photographer, and author Michelle Andonian on Tuesday May 16, 2017 at 7pm in the Village Room at the Manchester Village Building, 912 City Road. She will be recounting her grandmother Sarah’s escape in 1915 from the Armenia. She traveled with her mother and baby brother, Nishan who died while […]
Manchester’s Memorial Day Parade
The Memorial Day this year is Monday, May 29th. Manchester’s Memorial Day parade will begin at 11am this year. As always, the parade is a solemn event that will begin with a ceremony on the Main Street Bridge, proceed west through town stopping at the memorial in Wurster Park for a second ceremony, and ending with a […]
Women’s clothing swap set for the upcoming Business Expo
Laura Wohlgemuth asks, “Does your wardrobe need a refresher? Let’s get together and swap!” Wohlgemuth, one of the organizers of a new group, Moms of Manchester (M.O.M.), invites all women to participate in a women’s clothing swap at the Chi Bro Park pavilion during the Chamber of Commerce’s Business Expo held at the Farmer’s Market on Thursday, […]
