Sara Swanson

Saturday’s Easter Themed Events

The day before Easter–this coming Saturday, April 4th–is a busy one for Easter events around Manchester. Starting the day off, the Women of Emanuel will be holding their annual Easter Egg, Coffee Cake & Candy Sale at Sutton Insurance Agency on Main Street from 9 am to noon. The Manchester Sportsman Club will be holding […]

 Sara Swanson

2015 Agriculture Banquet – Mike Schaible Elected to Washtenaw County Dairy Livestock Council

More than 300 people attended the 2015 Washtenaw County Agriculture Banquet held March 19 and hosted by the Washtenaw County Dairy Livestock Council at the Chelsea High School. A prime rib and chicken dinner was prepared by Chelsea Food Service and served by the National Honor Society from Chelsea High School. The entertainment for the […]

 Sara Swanson

Math & Science Night Saw Huge Turnout

Math and Science Night organizers were worried there would be low turnout this year. Not only was this event happening at the same time as the Middle School Fun Night and the High School Art Show Opening at the Library, but because of a PTO meeting, conferences and the talent show, Klager Parents had already […]

 Sara Swanson

Sheriff’s Office Summary for Village March 20th – 26th, 2015

  March 13th – 19th, 2015 Deputies responded to 33 Calls for Service in Manchester Village Deputies responded to an alarm at 100 Block of Hibbard St. A vehicle crash occurred at the following location: M52 and Hogan Rd. Deputies responded to no requests for medical assistance in the Village. Deputies sought ordinance compliance from Village […]

 Sara Swanson

Senior Newsletter THE TRUMPETER – April 2015

The March 2015 edition of Manchester’s Newsletter for Seniors, THE TRUMPETER, is now available. Download here: APRIL TRUMPETER 2015. In this issue learn about Holly Porter, the new president of MASCC. The April calendar is included, and more. Correction to the Newsletter: Because Emanuel UCC is hosting a Ladies’ Lenten Breakfast on Wednesday, April 1st this year, the April […]

 Sara Swanson

Rug Hookers Demonstrate Traditional American Craft at Library

Yesterday afternoon, 5 members of the Southern Michigan Hookrafter’s Guild demonstrated rug hooking at the Manchester District Library.  Ella Bell, Sue Tracy, Margaret Campbell, Jean Brown and Pat Sahakian explained the process, history and current state of the historic and very American craft. Rug hooking’s roots in this country are almost as old as the country itself. All […]

 Sara Swanson

Two Manchester Principals Advocate for Education in Washington DC

        Jennifer Mayes, principal of Luther C. Klager Elementary and Shanna Spickard principal of Manchester Middle School recently joined 200 elementary and middle school educators and leaders from across the country in the nation’s capital for the National Association of Elementary School Principals’ (NAESP) National Leaders Conference (NLC). Mayes and Spickard advocated […]

 Sara Swanson

Siena Heights Associate Professor to Give Talk on Women’s Roles in WWII

Dr. Julieanna Frost, Associate Professor of U.S. History at Siena Heights University will be at the Manchester District Library on Saturday, March 28th at 1pm in the Village Room. Join her as she gives a talk on U.S. women’s roles during World War II with a particular focus on the home front. Questions? Contact the […]

 Sara Swanson

High School Art Show Opening this Friday

The Manchester District Library will once again be hosting the Manchester High School Art Show. The art will be on display after the 24th. The opening will be held on Friday, March 27th from 6pm to 8pm. Come out and see the amazing and varied talent possessed by our Manchester teens! Light refreshments will be provided […]

 Sara Swanson

Letter to the Editor: More People Should Go to CAS Music Camp

Dear Editor, My name is Adyn. I am from Manchester, Michigan. I think that more people need to go to CAS music camp. My core democratic value is common good because CAS is good for everybody. Let me show you why. First off, people get smarter by playing an instrument. Playing an instrument helps people […]