Children’s Author Visits Klager Elementary as Part of March is Reading Month
Local area author Cynthia Furlong Reynolds, whose publications include children’s and young adult books, histories, novels, short stories and even a cookbook, spent a whole day at Klager Elementary School on Monday as part of the school’s observance of “March is Reading Month.” Reynolds spent time in different classrooms during the students’ reading instruction time in the […]
Seed Library Stocked Up, Community Garden Applications Available
It is starting to feel like gardening weather and just about time to start some peppers and tomatoes indoors. If you haven’t purchased your seeds for this growing season yet, you are in luck; the Manchester Seed Library, located at the Manchester District Library, is all stocked up with more than 400 brand new, unopened […]
Sharon Township Civil Infraction Ordinance Informational Meeting
The Sharon Township Board will hold an Informational Meeting for residents on the potential adoption of a Civil Infraction Ordinance on March 24, 2016 at 7 pm at the Sharon Town Hall, located at 18010 Pleasant Lake Rd. See proposed ordinances: 2016-SHARON-TOWNSHIP-CIVIL-INFRACTION-ORDINANCE 2016-SHARON-TOWNSHIP-MUNICIPAL-CIVIL-INFRACTION-PENALTY-ORDINANCE 2016-DOG-ORDINANCE-revamp-5-2015 See list of advantages/disadvantages: MCI-Pros-and-Cons-List Questions? Email Township Supervisor Psarouthakis at […]
80 Preschoolers Pack in to See Critter Guy at the Library
Ms. Karen of the Manchester District Library invited Manchester Early Childhood Center and Manchester Co-op Preschool students to a very special story time on Wednesday morning. The Critter Guy brought a blue-tongued lizard, two ring-necked doves, an Australian tree frog and a box turtle to visit with the story time families and preschool guests. Even […]
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 […]
