Sara Swanson

Manchester High School Class 2015 Graduates!

More than one hundred Manchester High School Seniors graduated yesterday afternoon in a ceremony in the High School Gymnasium. Graduates’ plans after graduation vary widely and include attending universities and colleges, travel, joining armed services, vocational training and volunteering. Salutatorian, Alia Benedict will be attending Macalester College in St. Paul, MN and Valedictorian Justine Rauch will […]

 Sara Swanson

Manchester Middle School Builders Club Wins International Awards

Manchester Middle School Builders Club recently competed in several contests sponsored by Kiwanis International Builders Club. Each year the 45,000 club members from around the world are encouraged to compete in a variety of contests including, Essay, Speech, Poster, Single Service Project, Club Scrapbook and Service Leadership Awards. Winners at the club level are submitted […]

 Sara Swanson

2015 Memorial Day Parade

Despite high winds blowing away notes, trouble with the sound system and confusion over the start time, quite a crowd turned out for last Monday’s Memorial Day Parade and ceremonies on the bridge, in Wurster Park and in the cemetery.

 Sara Swanson

Kiwanis of Manchester Celebrates 25 Years of Service

The Kiwanis Club of Manchester hosted their 25th Anniversary Party on May 20 in celebration of their years of service to the Manchester community. On hand were members of their Kiwanis family including the Manchester High School Key Club, Manchester Middle School Builders Club and representatives from fellow Kiwanis organizations throughout Washtenaw County. In addition, […]

 Sara Swanson

Four MHS Students Receive Key Club Scholarships

The Kiwanis Club of Manchester annually awards at least one scholarship to a qualified member of the Manchester High School Key Club. The requirements are multi-layered including membership in Key Club for at least two years, academic achievement, community service in Key Club, involvement with Kiwanis, demonstrated leadership abilities and service to the community outside of […]

 Sara Swanson

Book Donation Day

The Friends of the Manchester District Library will hold their monthly book donation day on Saturday, June 6, from 10am to noon in the Village Room. Bring your unwanted books to donate. They will be sorted and placed in an on-going book sale upstairs in the library. Proceeds from the sale fund library projects like the Summer […]

 Sara Swanson

Summer Walking Program

The Manchester Summer Walking Program will kick off on Monday, June 1st at 10am starting at the Manchester Wellness Center. This FREE program meets Mondays and Fridays at 10am, June through September. Everyone is welcome, whatever their speed. Questions? Please contact Shelley Hehr at 734-214-0227.

 Sara Swanson

Senior Newsletter THE TRUMPETER – June 2015

The June 2015 edition of Manchester’s Newsletter for Seniors, THE TRUMPETER, is now available. Download here: JUNE TRUMPETER NEWSLETTER 2015

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Sheriff’s Office Summary for May 22nd – 28th, 2015

Deputies responded to 36 Calls for Service in Manchester Village: Deputies responded to Alarms in the following locations; 400Blk Ann Arbor St., 20000 Dutch Dr. and 700Blk E. Main St. No vehicle crashes occurred. Deputies responded to 4 requests for Medical Assistance in the Village. Deputies sought Ordinance compliance from Village residents/property owners in 15 locations. […]

 Sara Swanson

FREE Yoga at the Farmers Market