Pre-vote and post-vote pray sanctuary to be open on Tuesday
On Tuesday, November 8, the sanctuary of Sharon United Methodist Church (UMC) will be open from 7 am to 7 pm, to those wanting to pray, seek peace and/or collect their thoughts before and after voting. A formal prayer service will be held from 12:15 to 1 pm. This service will be led by Pastor […]
Halloween 2016 - caramel apples, pumpkin bowling, trick-or-treating
Manchester was full of local and out-of-town trick-or-treaters last Monday night. Barry Allen of the Manchester Lions Club, thought that they had over 200 kids participate in pumpkin bowling, but stated, "nobody kept track." Elizabeth Beaudoin of the Manchester Chamber of Commerce stated, "It just left you with a really good feeling at the […]
American Legion Auxiliary to host Veterans Day Lunch
The Manchester American Legion Auxiliary will be hosting a Veterans Day lunch on Sunday, November 13 at The Legacy Events Center located at 207 East Duncan Street. Please bring a dish to pass and your own table service. Lunch will begin at 1 pm. All Veterans and their families are invited.
Chamber of Commerce looking for special volunteer for Christmas in the Village
The Chamber of Commerce is looking for a person willing to serve as "Chief of the Elves," for a few hours on the evening of Friday, December 2 in the lighted parade and to greet children on the Manchester Mill porch afterwards. Ray Berg of the Chamber stated, "Chief of the Elves also goes by […]
Obituary: Edward Haller
His Legacy… Haller, Edward Ernest, age 78 passed away October 29, 2016 at Chelsea Retirement Community. Ed was born on May 23, 1938 in Eastpointe, MI the son of Albert K. and Pauline (Bauhammer) Haller. He was employed with Kroger in the Deli Dept. until his retirement. Ed enjoyed spending his free time watching TV […]
Staff Picks of October/November New Books at the Manchester District Library
submitted by Mireille Prusak Books recommended by Donna: Title: Pirate Author: Clive Cussler & Robin Burcell This, the third installment in the Sam and Remi Fargo Adventure series, does not disappoint. There are many plot twists and much travel, but it all ends well. Many traps are set, but the duo applies all their strengths to […]
Klager Halloween 2016 costume parade (photos)
Klager Elementary celebrated Halloween with a costume parade around the circle drive so family members could come watch.
Watkins Lake State Park & County Preserve dedicated in ribbon-cutting ceremony
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources and the Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation Commission officially dedicated Watkins Lake State Park and County Preserve as Michigan's 103rd state park at a ribbon-cutting event last Wednesday. Watkins Lake is the first state park in Michigan to be jointly managed with a county recreation agency. Although it was chilly and rainy, park […]
School board candidates weigh in on issues at public forum
On Thursday, October 27, almost fifty people, including a number of high school students, school employees, and current school board members, packed into the board room of the Ackerson building to participate in a Manchester Community Schools (MCS) School Board Candidate Public Forum. Five of the six the candidates running for the four open seats […]
