Think spring! Manchester residents consider garden club
submitted by Sybil Kolon You may not have a green thumb, but a little knowledge and support could help you get off to a great start in your yard this spring. A meeting has been set for Thursday, Feb. 28 from 1-3 pm, at the Kingsley-Jenter house, 302 E. Main, Manchester, to explore establishing a garden […]
MCS bond refinancing saves taxpayers $273,064
submitted by Nick Steinmetz, Superintendent, Manchester Community Schools In 2009, the Manchester voters passed a School Building and Sites Bond. At the time of its issuance, interest rates ranged from 4.00% - 5.00%. During the November 19, 2018 Board of Education meeting, the Board approved a motion for MCS Business Manager Kendra Leib and myself, […]
St. Mary Catholic Church Lenten Fish Fries start soon!
submitted by Betty Cummings, St. Mary Catholic Church St. Mary Catholic Church's famous Lenten fish fries served over 4,000 last year and they are back again this year. Enjoy a delicious fish dinner each Friday in Lent (with the exception of Good Friday) from March 8 through April 12 from 4:30 to 7 p.m. at […]
Art Kettle presents Fantastic Botanicals
The Art Kettle, Manchester’s art space located at 121 West Main Street, will be hosting a new show, Fantastic Botanicals opening Saturday, March 2. The artist reception will take place on Sunday, March 3. The exhibit will be open on Saturdays and Sundays throughout March, from 1 to 4 pm. From the Art Kettle’s description […]
Managing your credit score presentation
submitted by Tamara Denby, Manchester District Library Did you know credit scores affect more than your ability to get a loan for that dream car, boat, or house you want to buy? It also affects insurance rates, security deposits for utilities, and even your ability to get a job or professional licensing. Worse yet, while […]
MHS introducing peer mentoring program, Link Crew
Manchester High School recently announced that it has been awarded a grant by the Manchester Community Schools Foundation to bring in a new mentorship program to the school, Link Crew. Link Crew is a student leadership/mentor program designed to help younger students transition into high school. High school principal Eric McCalla explained that two teachers will […]
Meet the MCS staff: Board of Education
submitted by Manchester Community Schools
Obituary: Linda Lou (Halsey) Ames
Linda Ames passed away peacefully with her daughters at her side on Tuesday, February 12, 2019 while under the care of Hospice of Lenawee at Cambrian Assisted Living in Tecumseh, Michigan. Linda was born to George and Rhea (Peg) Halsey on February 24, 1939 in Charlotte, Michigan. She completed high school in three years, graduating […]
Obituary: Larry Kenneth Kouba
His Legacy… Larry Kenneth Kouba, Age 78, passed away February 12, 2019. He was born on April 26, 1940, in Wayne, Michigan, to Kenneth and Hazel (Huntley) Kouba. Larry married OrLynn England on April 28, 1962, in Manchester, Michigan. Larry owned and operated K & W Equipment, Inc., a Case farm equipment dealership in Manchester. He was a […]
Obituary: James “Jimmy” P. Maisano
James “Jimmy” P. Maisano, 66 of Manchester, passed away on February 13, 2019 at Arbor Hospice of Saline. Jimmy was born November 9, 1952 to Anthony and Josephine (Catanese) Maisano. Jimmy grew up in Garden City, MI. He lived most of his life in Manchester MI. He spent several years as a custom painter for […]
