Successful Fundraising Allows Valentine Mission to Continue
Seven year-old Annabelle Celkis, better known as Annabelle Valentine this time of year, is preparing to spread Valentine love and cheer in downtown Manchester for the 4th year. As Valentine’s Day falls on a Saturday in 2015, a day when many downtown businesses are closed and the sidewalks bare, Annabelle is planning to pass out […]
Recipe: Chocolate Cupcakes with Mint Whip Frosting
Baked by Shea Van Vuuren, these were a favorite of the younger set at All Chocolate Potluck on Saturday… Chocolate Cupcakes with Mint Whip Frosting Cupcakes: 1 chocolate cake mix (Duncan Hines Dark Chocolate Fudge) 1 small package instant pudding (Jell-O cheesecake) 4 large eggs 1/2 cup vegetable oil (canola) 1 & 1/3 cup […]
Upcoming Spaghetti Dinner to Support Bethel Church Missions
Bethel United Church of Christ will be holding an all-you-can eat spaghetti supper on Saturday, February 7, 2015 at 10405 Bethel Church Rd., Manchester from 5:30-7:00 p.m. After supper entertainment will be provided by Cherry Hill Brothers Gospel Quartet. Supper prices are $9 for adults, $7 for youth (ages 5-12) and kids 4 and younger eat free. Tammy Wakevainen, spokesperson for […]
Let’s Dream About Gardening!: February Gardening Advice for Manchester – 2015
by Jennifer Fairfield Editor’s note: Manchester resident, Jennifer Fairfield, owns and operates the Garden Mill in Chelsea, serves on the Manchester Community Garden Committee, and volunteers with the school gardens at Klager and the MECC. It may be hard to believe, looking around today, but February 2nd generally marks the halfway point between the winter […]
Skywarn Spotter Training
The Emergency Services Division of the Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office, in conjunction with the National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac, is offering Skywarn Spotter training free of charge to anyone 18 years of age or older who is interested in being trained in severe weather identification, protection, and reporting procedures. The course is approximately 1-1/2 hours long, […]
Manchester Community Schools are CLOSED – Monday, February 2, 2015
Manchester Community Schools will be closed Monday, February 2, 2015 due to winter weather and road conditions.
ADVISORY: Drivers Encouraged to Stay Off the Road Unless Absolutely Necessary
The Emergency Operations Center has just released the following alert. SNOW CONDITION YELLOW WASHTENAW COUNTY EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER 5:00 PM EST SUN FEB, 1 2015 …SNOW CONDITION YELLOW ISSUED FOR WASHTENAW COUNTY UNTIL NOON ON MONDAY… A major winter storm continues to affect all of southern lower Michigan this evening. As of […]
Kevin Mowrer Awarded Excellence in Education Award
At the Civic Club’s January meeting they presented their annual “Excellence in Education” Award. They had the honor, this year, of presenting it to one of their own members, Manchester High School’s Principal Dr. Kevin Andrew Mowrer. Mowrer, 38, holds a B.A. with honors in English Education from Western Michigan University, an M.A. in Educational […]
