Graduation gown recycling program for Manchester High School
Graduation gowns, worn for a few hours at the most, can cost almost a hundred dollars if purchased at the last minute, and unless the graduate has a younger sibling of the same size and gender, unlikely to be worn again. The Manchester Ladies Society, who’ve successfully run a Prom Dress recycling program the last 4 […]
Announcement: Ernsts celebrate 70th wedding anniversary
Clayton and Ruth (Stollsteimer) Ernst will celebrate their 70th wedding anniversary on July 6th, 2017. They are both Saline High School graduates, class of 1944 & 1945, and members of St. Thomas Lutheran Church. Clayton and Ruth’s wedding took place in Ruth’s childhood home at which they still reside. Clayton farmed the family farm and retired from Chrysler […]
Announcement: Virginia Fielder to celebrate 90th birthday
Virginia Fielder will celebrate her 90th birthday this month! Her family is announcing an open house birthday celebration in honor of her 90th Birthday on July 30 at Manchester Emanuel United Church of Christ Fellowship Hall, located at 324 West Main Street, from 11 am to 2 pm.
Grand Valley State University April Graduates
More than 3,000 Grand Valley State University students participated in commencement ceremonies on April 28 and April 29 at Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids. This included four Manchester students. Audrey L. Arbogast received a Bachelor of Science degree. Alex I. Saenz De Viteri received a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree. Erika N. Stetler received a Bachelor of […]
July Gardening Advice 2017
by Jennifer Fairfield Keeping up with the weeds is only one of the challenges to anyone with gardens this month. Insects and disease are also going to need our attention as July heats up, as will watering. The good news is that there should be lots to eat fresh from the veggie garden this month! […]
2017 Fireworks (photos)
The 2017 Manchester Independence Day fireworks were successfully executed last Monday night. Carr Park, Wurster Park, Kirk Park, Oak Grove cemetery, and parking lots and yards throughout the village were packed with residents and those who drove in from neighboring cities and counties to watch the fireworks paid for by the Manchester Men’s Club. If […]
Town hall meeting on Manchester’s downtown development scheduled
Do you have questions about Manchester vacant storefronts? Do wonder what can be done to bring new businesses to the community and keep them here? Are you interested in what new businesses studies show we could actually support? On Wednesday, August 16th, at 7pm, the Chamber of Commerce and Downtown Development Authority have tentatively scheduled a joint town hall-style meeting at the […]
Laurie Brewis Esq. moves law practice to Manchester
Do you have a will or an end of life/disability plan? While Manchester resident Laurie Brewis, Esq. knows it isn’t always a fun thing to do, she also believes everyone needs one and the peace of mind that comes with it. In fact, she is moving her law practice to Manchester and hopes to use her specialized […]
Manchester’s Pistol Prodigies win state championships, will compete at nationals
submitted by Scott and Lisa Poet of Pistol Prodigies Youth Pistol and Rifle Team The Pistol Prodigies Youth Pistol and Rifle Team competed in the Michigan Scholastic Action Shooting Program (SASP) State Championships in Sturgis, MI Father’s Day weekend. The 3-day match was hosted by the St. Joseph County Conservation and Sportsman Club. 11 teams […]
