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Photos: 2018 Christmas Home Tour

Photos of the 2018 Christmas Home Tour of six homes around Pleasant Lake. Submitted by Carol Westfall        

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Christmas in the Village 2018 (photos)

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Where will Santa be on Saturday?

If you missed visiting with Santa and Mrs. Claus during Christmas in the Village this weekend, don’t worry! Santa will be stationed on the porch of the Shoppes of Alber Mill, 201 East Main Street from 11 am to 1 pm on Saturday December 8th, 15th and 22nd. (Santa will not be at Alber Orchard and […]

 Sara Swanson

Farmers Market Holiday Recipe: Debbie’s Awesome Apple Sauce

The Manchester Farmers Market may be done for the season, but this fall, market manager Laura Wohlgemuth collected Farmers Market attendees’ favorite holiday recipes! Debbie’s Awesome Apple Sauce (This recipe is for a large crock-pot, adjustment may be required depending on size of crock-pot where noted) Fill crock-pot 3⁄4 to fully full with apples that have […]

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Senior Newsletter THE TRUMPETER – December 2018

The December 2018 edition of Manchester’s Newsletter for Seniors, THE TRUMPETER, is now available. Download it here: December 2018 Trumpeter

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Public Notice: Manchester Township

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Cub Scouts Pack 421 to help place wreaths at Great Lakes National Cemetery

Manchester’s Cub Scout Pack 421 will be among the volunteers on December 15th at noon to help place a wreath on every headstone at the Great Lakes National Cemetery in Holly, Michigan and say the name of the veteran. They are teaming up with Wreaths Across America, an organization that works to place wreaths on […]

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Manchexit? Village board authorizes researching process of becoming a city

Much like the United Kingdom leaving the European Union, the Village of Manchester may have taken its first step toward separating from the larger umbrella of Manchester Township. The Manchester Village board voted at its regularly scheduled board meeting last Monday to direct the village manager, Jeff Wallace, to research the process of becoming a city. As […]

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Frank’s Place reopens TODAY!

Frank’s Place fans have been waiting months for the pizzeria and Italian eatery to reopen after closing in August for renovations. No need to wait any longer! The restaurant is opening back up with their regular hours beginning today at 11 am. Frank’s Place, located at 104 East Main Street, is re-opening with their same menu with the addition of […]

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November 2018 Student of the Month, Mitchell Ernst

The Manchester Community Schools Foundation November 2018 Student of the Month for Manchester High School is Mitchell Ernst. Mitchell is the son of Kevin Ernst and Laurie Crosheck. He is the Vice President of the Manchester High School German Club and Co-Treasurer of the MHS Key Club. Mitchell is also a member of the MHS National […]