St. Mary Roman Catholic Church – First Communion
On Sunday, May 1st, Father Bosco celebrated First Communion with Zoe Brochue, Johnathan, Joshua & Joseph Gregory, Luke Kominars, Jolene Line, Michael Nashif and Peter Remski, pictured here with Deacon Dennis Walters.
Janice Little wins “bridge pool”
Janice Little won the “bridge pool” at Marti’s Salon. She correctly guessed that the Main Street Bridge would open May 6th. She won $75 and donated it to the Village of Manchester for flowers downtown.
May Gardening Advice for Manchester – 2016
by Jennifer Fairfield Editor’s Note: Manchester resident Jennifer Fairfield owns and operates the Garden Mill in Chelsea, serves on the Manchester Community Garden Committee, and volunteers with the school gardens at Klager and the MECC. Does April snow bring May flowers? It looks like it, from all the tulips popping up all over town! Luckily for […]
Letter to the Editor: More Fence Controversy in Freedom Township?
May 5, 2016 The fence controversy at Pleasant Lake in Freedom Township took another turn Tuesday evening, May 3rd. The installation of a non-compliant 6-foot, no see through fence (often referred to as a privacy fence) on Hieber Rd. the end of 2014 – a fence unlike any other approved fence at Pleasant Lake – […]
Section of Austin Road to be re-surfaced this week
The Washtenaw County Road Commission will be milling the existing road surface and placing a new hot mix asphalt surface on Austin Road between M-52 & Clinton Road this week between May 10th and May 13th (dates subject to weather delays.) The road will not close so no detour will be posted.
American Legion selling flags
Manchester’s American Legion Post 117 is selling flags. The group is selling American flags in sizes 3’x5′, 4’x6′ and 5’x8′ for $18, $25, and $40. They are also selling POW-MIA flags for $32 and State of Michigan flags for $25. If you want a flag but don’t have a pole to fly it on, the Legion is selling […]
Last contra dance of the season this Saturday
Dance, Manchester! is holding its last monthly dance of the season in Manchester on Saturday, May 14th at the Emanuel Church Hall Gym at 324 West Main Street. The dance will start with 30 minutes of instruction at 7:30 pm and run until 10:30 pm, with live music by Stout Hearted String Band and […]
Updated: Main Street Bridge opening on Wednesday canceled due to weather
Tuesday, May 3rd, 2016 – Editors Note: We’ve received word from Village officials that because of weather delays, the bridge won’t be ready to open tomorrow and the very short ceremony scheduled for 10am has been canceled. The bridge will most likely open during the day on Friday, without a ceremony. A formal bridge opening […]
The Chain Gang – providing comfort and warmth to premies, veterans, and cancer patients
You may be familiar with Pyramid Office Supply and Emporium on Main Street as the place to buy school supplies or to ship UPS or even to get your digital photos printed, but unless you have ventured to the far back of the store in search of yarn, you may not be aware that Christine […]
