Vailliencourt presents “State of the Village” to the Chamber of Commerce
Village President Pat Vailliencourt presented a “State of the Village” address to the Manchester Area Chamber of Commerce during its April monthly meeting. She praised the current Village Council as “highly dedicated” and “frugal”, and for its focus on the downtown business district. She then highlighted the village’s investment in infrastructure and modernizing over the last six […]
School Board schedules special meeting to vote on building configuration
The Manchester Community Schools Board of Education has scheduled a special meeting for Monday, May 8th at 6 pm in the board room of the Ackerson Building to vote on building configuration for next year. This meeting is open to the public. At its March meeting two weeks ago, the school board was presented with three […]
Lyme Disease confirmed in Washtenaw County ticks
Spring is finally here and, unfortunately, that means tick season has arrived as well. Washtenaw County Public Health reminds residents that Lyme disease has been detected in Washtenaw County. “We have always promoted tick-borne disease prevention,” says Laura Bauman, epidemiology manager with Washtenaw County Public Health. “However, this year it is especially important as Lyme […]
Students learning CPR (photos)
Manchester Middle School and High School Students in Builders Club, Key Club and SRSLY Manchester had a special opportunity to learn CPR. Half of the group attended a class on Tuesday April 25th and the other half will attend a class on May 9th. Photos courtesy of SRSLY Manchester and Melissa Lawhorn.
Manchester Girl Scout Leader, Nora Baskins awarded Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan Honor Pin
Manchester Girl Scout Leader, Nora Baskins, was recently awarded the Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan Honor Pin for her involvement with Manchester Area Girl Scouts and the Mackinac Island Governors Honor Guard. Nora has been active with Manchester Girl Scouts as a troop leader and in multiple positions within Manchester Area Girl Scouts for 13 […]
An Exciting Week of Girls Varsity Soccer
submitted by Sam Sibilski Monday The Manchester Lady Dutch soccer program took the short trip down to Columbia Central on Monday and came back with an important 1 – 0 win. Manchester’s only goal came from an Emma Mrocko header off a Mikayla Ball corner kick. All in all the Lady Dutch looked organized defensively […]
Be Our Guest – all girls interested in joining Girl Scouts invited to mother/daughter tea party
Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan is inviting all girls interested in joining Girl Scouts to a mother/daughter tea party at noon on Saturday, May 13th, located at the Manchester United Methodist Church, 501 Ann Arbor St. There will be tea and cookies, fun activities, games, songs and more! RSVP by May 8th to GS membership […]
Yard Sale & Perennial Sale to benefit PLPOA, May 5th & 6th
A huge yard sale will be held May 5-6, 2017, at the Freedom Township Hall located at 11508 Pleasant Lake Road to benefit the Pleasant Lake Property Owners Association. Hours are 7 am-5 pm on May 5th, and 8 am-4 pm on May 6th. In addition to a wide assortment of sale items, there will be […]
Obituary: Francis V. Heckaman
Francis V. Heckaman, age 94, born in Norvell Township, Jackson County on February 21, 1923; son of Oral and Nina (Berkeypile) Heckaman died April 22, 2017 at home. Francis was a World War II Veteran, serving in the USCG Merchant Marines in the Atlantic and Mediterranean. On his birthday in 1986, after 28 years of […]
