PALM bike ride to travel through Manchester this week
Thursday, June 29th, the Pedal Across Lower Michigan bike ride (PALM) will be passing through Manchester on Austin Road then veering south on Clinton Road on their way from Grass Lake to Milan on Day 6 of their 7-day ride from Saugatuck to the Lake Erie Metro Park. The total distance of the ride is between […]
Obituary: Marilyn Minick-Hunt
Marilyn Minick-Hunt, age 72, passed away, June 18, 2017, after a long battle with lymphoma. Marilyn was born in Ann Arbor, MI on July 6, 1944 to Erwin and Geraldine (VanMeer) Huber. She married David J. Minick on September 7, 1963 in Manchester; he passed away in 2002. She married Bruce Hunt on January 24, […]
Roadwork update – week of 6-26-17
This week and next, the Washtenaw County Road Commission will be crack-sealing Austin Road in Bridgewater Township between Clinton Road and Schneider Road beginning today, June 26th and ending by July 7th.
8 Manchester students make GVSU Winter 2017 Dean’s List
Grand Valley State University announced the names of students who were placed on the dean’s list for the Winter 2017 semester concluding in April. The list includes those students who have maintained a 3.5 grade point average and been enrolled in a minimum of 12 credits. Eight Manchester students made the list: Audrey L. Arbogast; […]
Superintendent Cherie Vannatter accepts position at WISD
Last week, amidst the chaotic hustle and excitement of the end of the school year, teachers and staff of Manchester Community Schools learned of another change taking place in the district. They, along with the school board, were informed that Superintendent Cherie Vannatter will resign and beginning July 17th, take over the position of Assistant […]
21st Century Learning Hub to be built at Klager for 5th & 6th graders
While much of the building consolidation conversation has revolved around the 7th and 8th grades moving to the High School and the change for the recent 6th and 7th graders, who expected to be returning to the Middle School in the fall, the 5th and 6th grades moving to Klager in the fall means a big change […]
Sidewalk construction begins in Manchester Woods
You may have noticed what appears to be road construction in Manchester Woods, the subdivision between Klager Elementary School and the Middle School. It is actually the beginning of the Safe Routes 2 School sidewalk construction project! After sidewalk construction along Woodland Way and Glenwood Circle in Manchester Woods, sidewalks and crossings will be constructed along East Main Street, then Duncan Street, the […]
Middle School students honored for academic excellence and attendance at Honors Night
submitted by Manchester Middle School Manchester Middle School honored over 200 students at their Honors Night Program on Monday, June 12. Students were honored in multiple categories including High Honors, Honors, Exceptional Attendance and for being selected as a Student of the Month during the year. Recognition for High Honors highlights those students that have […]
Manchester High School alumni hold 140th banquet
submitted by Carol Westfall, Manchester High School Alumni Association The Manchester High School (MHS) Alumni Banquet was held Saturday, June 17, 2017, in the MHS Commons and attended by about 150 alumni and guests. At least 30 classes were represented, from as far back as the Class of 1943 to this year’s graduating Class of […]
Sharon Church to host first Manchester Ice Cream Social of the season
submitted by Sharon United Methodist Church The Ice Cream Social season is here! Sharon United Methodist Church will be having their Annual Ice Cream Social on Wednesday, June 28th from 5 to 7:30 pm. The great cooks of Sharon will be serving three delicious sandwiches: hot ham and cheese on a pretzel bun; shredded chicken sandwiches […]
