School Board Votes to Purchase Land from the United Methodist Church for New Ticket Booth
In a special School Board meeting Wednesday night, the School Board voted in favor of purchasing a 3/4 acre parcel of land from the Manchester United Methodist Church for $10,000 in addition to closing costs and survey. Pending approval from the Village and a Title search, the Athletic Boosters plan to build a new ticket booth on the newly […]
Election Results for Manchester, Freedom, Bridgewater & Sharon Townships
Last Tuesday’s election saw record turnout state-wide for a Michigan presidential primary. The Manchester area was no exception, with on average twice the turnout of the 2012 primary: Manchester Village had 711 voters or 40.31% of registered voters, up from 19.5% in 2012. Manchester Township had 853 voters or 42.48% of registered voters, up from 21.37% […]
Rachael Beagle named Student of the Month
The Student of the month for February is Rachael Beagle. She is currently a senior at Manchester High School and the daughter of Jim and Deb Beagle of Manchester. During her high school career here at Manchester, Rachael has been in the Drama Club, National Honor Society and Student Council. As a junior she was […]
Men’s Club Annual Easter Egg Hunt
The Manchester Men’s Club annual Easter Egg Hunt will be held Saturday, March 26 at 1 pm in Carr Park. Children will be separated into age groups and will search for dyed eggs, candy and special prize eggs. The Easter Bunny will also make an appearance. This event is FREE. Veterans of the event caution that […]
Holy Week and Easter Events at St. Mary Roman Catholic Church of Manchester
Here is a list of Holy Week and Easter Services at St. Mary Roman Catholic Church of Manchester, located at 210 West Main Street: PALM SUNDAY, March 20 Masses at 8:30 am and 10:30 am (with Vigil Mass Saturday evening, March 19 at 5:00 pm) Outdoor procession with palms at the beginning of 10:30 am Mass […]
Free Soil Tests Available for Manchester Area Farmers
The Washtenaw County Conservation District’s Michigan Agriculture Environmental Assurance Program (MAEAP) is offering up to five free soil tests per Washtenaw County farm in the Western Lake Erie Basin (WLEB), which includes the River Raisin and Stony Creek watersheds encompassing all of Manchester Township, all of Bridgewater Township, portions of Sharon and Freedom Townships, as […]
Conservation District Tree and Plant Sale
With the warm, springlike weather we have all been thinking ahead to gardens and yards. The Washtenaw County Conservation District’s Spring Plant Sale is coming to a close so now is the perfect time to get your order in. Trees and shrubs for such conservation uses as: windbreaks, screens, wildlife habitat, soil erosion and reforestation; […]
Dr. Chelsea Render – from the Floor of the US Senate to Caring for Manchester’s Large Animals
by Christina Lirones On a brisk February day, veterinarian Chelsea Render, her fiancé Joe Koengeter, and their dogs Brewtus and Lexie warmly welcomed me to their farm. With a lovely view of sloping farmland, woods and wetlands, a row of bluebird houses in the backyard, and large outbuildings, Dr. Render described their new home as “a […]
Manchester Celebrates National Ag Week with Placemats, Posters & Books
Washtenaw County Farm Bureau and area FFA programs will join countless other organizations across the country to celebrate agriculture’s important role in daily life as part of National Ag Week March 13-19 and Ag Day on Tuesday March 15th. Local events and activities are designed to raise awareness about the many ways America’s farmers provide […]
March 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. That taste of spring over the weekend really got me longing to get gardening! And I was seeing some signs […]
