Sara Swanson

Teen Fun Night at the High School THIS Saturday

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Seasonal Weight Restrictions Imposed on Most Roads in Washtenaw County

The Washtenaw County Road Commission will IMPOSE the Seasonal Weight Restrictions effective 6am on Friday, February 19, 2016. Road damage caused by heavy vehicles during winter and spring thawing periods is a problem that affects all northern states. Unless a roadway has been designed and constructed for heavy vehicle loads year-round and designated to be an […]

 Sara Swanson

Klager K Kids Organization Inducts 30 Members

Kiwanis, a Manchester organization familiar to many, recently celebrated 25 years of service to our community. Some of their more well known projects include the canoe race, Crazy Cash, cider sales as well as financial donations toward many local projects, but what they are most proud of is their sponsorship of Manchester youth service organizations the Key […]

 Sara Swanson

Manchester Middle School Celebrates the Nation-wide Great Kindness Challenge

Manchester Middle School celebrates the Nation-wide Great Kindness Challenge. SRSLY Manchester brought the Nation-wide Great Kindness Challenge (School Edition) to Manchester Middle School the week of February 8, 2015 through February 12, 2016! The Great Kindness Challenge is a week dedicated to performing millions of acts of kindness on campuses nationwide. Manchester Middle School students […]

 Sara Swanson

MHS Team Finishes First at Manchester Community School’s Foundation Trivia Night

On Saturday, February 6th, the Manchester Community Schools Foundation hosted their annual Trivia Night for adults at Freedom Township Hall. Seven teams competed with the Manchester High School team taking top honors. The table decoration award went to Theresa Herron’s Generic Trivia Team. The funds raised will go directly back to the students of Manchester […]

 Sara Swanson

Interview with The Sugar Snap’s Matt Callaway

The Sugar Snaps, a Detroit, vintage jazz duo will be playing live at The Blacksmith Shop on Saturday, February 27, 2016 at 7:30pm.  Matt Callaway, who along with Chrystal Belle makes up The Sugar Snaps, is a former Manchester resident. Aileen Rohwer, Director of Manchester’s Cultural Art Strings and member of the Riverfolk Music and Arts […]

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Manchester Middle School 2015 – 2016 Q2 Honor Roll

High Honors 8th Grade Alexa, Payton L Ball, Mikayla A Bargardi, Natalie F Baron, Annelise M Blumenauer, Hayley E Blumenauer, Lee D Bonner, Kathryn E Bourland, Quinn S Bradshaw, Mary M Caszatt, Braeden W Darr, Alyssa L Fether, Taryn L Harris, Madelyn K Hartley, Emma L Hiller, Liam A Horky, Tyler M Kurgin, Jacob K […]

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Roast Beef Dinner THIS Wednesday

The Emanuel United Church of Christ located at at 324 West Main Street will host a community Roast Beef Dinner on Wednesday, February 17 from 4:30 to 7 pm (or until the food runs out!) The meal will have roast beef, mashed potatoes and gravy, southern green beans, jello salad, rolls, butter, and dessert! You […]

 Sara Swanson

Randy Clark Launches Campaign for State Representative in Michigan’s 52nd District

Randy Clark, current Treasurer of the South Lyon School Board, lifetime resident of the South Lyon area and Salem Township, small business owner and longtime community activist has announced his candidacy for the Michigan State House of Representatives in District 52. Current Representative Gretchen Driskell is running for the 7th Congressional District seat, leaving House […]

 Sara Swanson

Lenawee County 4-H Auction

Situated equally between Washtenaw, Jackson & Lenawee County headquarters, Manchester area kids have options when choosing where to participate in 4-H. Five Manchester area families currently participate in Lenawee County 4-H which is asking for the support of the Manchester community at its annual 4-H Council Auction to be held Sunday March 20th, 2016 at the […]