Obituary: Shirley “Jean” Davis
Born as Shirley Jean Stuckman in Saginaw, MI to Frank & Lucille (Light) Stuckman on January 28, 1926; first of four children. Jean married James Alford Demerest on May 12, 1943; this marriage produced one son James Alan Demerest. Both have preceded her in death. S. Jean Demerest married Bernard LaVern Davis on September 12, 1946. This union […]
Manchester Township Fire Department to Host Open House to Promote Smoke Alarm Message
Location matters when it comes to your smoke alarm. That’s the message behind this year’s Fire Prevention Week campaign, “Hear the Beep Where You Sleep. Every Bedroom Needs a Working Smoke Alarm!” Along with firefighters and safety advocates nationwide, Manchester Township Fire Department is joining forces with the nonprofit National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) during […]
Chelsea Area-Wellness Foundation Renamed 5 Healthy Towns Foundation
At the August Board of Directors meeting, the Chelsea-Area Wellness Foundation’s Board of Directors approved a name and logo change for the Foundation. The Foundation is now the 5 Healthy Towns Foundation (5HF). According to their spokesperson, the name change will better match their purpose, which is to create healthy communities in Chelsea, Dexter, Grass […]
Kiwanis Accepting Applications for Crazy Crash Grants
The 17th annual Kiwanis Crazy Ca$h Night will be held March 5, 2016. All proceeds from this fund-raising event will be given back to the community in the form of grants to non-profits. Local non-profit organizations wishing to receive a portion of these funds must apply in writing by October 31st. Applications can be downloaded […]
Curious About the Wellness Center?
The Manchester Wellness Center, located behind the Middle School, held an open house on Saturday. Emphasized on the tour was that members were all shapes, sizes, ages, and fitness levels. Amy Heydlauff, CEO of the 5 Healthy Towns Foundation which funds the Manchester Wellness Center recently released this list of the ‘types’ of people who come […]
Editorial: School Improvement Goals Based on the Four C’s
by Kevin Mowrer, Manchester High School Principal Critical thinking. Creativity. Communication. Collaboration. These are the four Cs of 21st Century Learning. They are the foundation of the Manchester Community School’s District Improvement Plan (DIP). Each year, the district has to submit to both AdvancEd, a national certification agency, and Michigan Department of Education. They approve […]
Sheriff’s Office Summary for Sept 18th – 24th, 2015
Deputies responded to 33 Calls for Service in Manchester Village Deputies responded to an alarm in the 100 blk of E. Main St. Vehicle crashes occurred at the following locations; Ockrow & Adrian Sts., and City Rd. & Furnace St. Deputies responded to two requests for medical assistance in the Village. Deputies sought ordinance compliance from Village residents/property owners in […]
Lion’s Club Refurbishes Pumpkin Bowling Alley in Preparation for Halloween
The Manchester Lions Club is ready for another season of Pumpkin Bowling, this year with a freshly painted “bowling alley,” new pins and as always, a HUGE stuffed animal to give away. Pumpkin Bowling originated five years ago, when after years of volunteering to make caramel apples on the Mill Porch, the Manchester Lions decided there […]
