51st Annual Canoe and Kayak Race…on one of the crookedest rivers in the world!
At noon on Sunday, May 21, the 51st Annual Manchester Canoe/Kayak Race will begin. First held on April 22, 1967, as part of Manchester’s Centennial Celebration, it was moved to the third Sunday in May in 1970 which is now its home. This year, on the 50th anniversary of the first race, the Annual Manchester […]
New Antique Shop opens on Main Street
Friday afternoon, shortly after school let out, a crowd gathered outside of 138 Main Street to watch the ribbon cutting ceremony and official opening of River Raisin Antiques and Mercantile. Sue LaRocque, an elementary teacher who will be retiring at the end of this school year to pursue her love of selling antiques, and Ray Berg of the Manchester […]
New downtown location for State Farm Insurance
State Farm Insurance, a longstanding and venerable Manchester business, has moved to a new downtown location. Matt Donnellon started as a State Farm Insurance Agent in Manchester on July 1, 1975 with an office located at 146 East Main Street, then moved to 305 Beaufort Street by the Ackerson Building, a location he stayed in […]
St. Mary’s Fr. Bosco is honored on the 25th Anniversary of his priesthood
submitted by St. Mary Church, Manchester The people of St. Mary, Manchester, gathered with friends and invited guests at St. Mary church on Saturday afternoon, April 29, to express their appreciation and love for Fr. Bosco Padamattummal, their parish priest, as he marked the 25th anniversary of his ordination to the Holy Priesthood of Jesus […]
Class of 2017 celebrates post-graduation decisions
On April 28th, seniors of Manchester High School took time out of their school day to pose for a photo showing off their “Decided” T-shirts, celebrating the decisions the students have made about what to pursue next – whether it is college, the military, a full-time job or something else! Hollie Kolcz, Manchester High School guidance […]
Poppy Days 2017 – Friday May 19th and Saturday May 20th.
submitted by Liz Wallace You will have the opportunity to honor our fallen warriors and contribute to the continuing needs of our veterans on Friday May 19th and Saturday May 20th, when members of the Manchester American Legion Auxiliary and the American Legion distribute bright red poppies for Memorial Day in exchange for a donation. The […]
Community Resource Center director presents to seniors at weekly lunch
submitted by Marg Jacob Laura Seyfried, Executive Director of the Community Resource Center (CRC), visited the Manchester Area Senior Citizens after their lunch last Thursday. Laura provided useful information concerning the CRC’s role in the community which encompasses the village and the townships of Manchester, Bridgewater, Freedom, and Sharon whose residences are located within the Manchester […]
St. Joseph Mercy – Chelsea to provide free mental health screenings in Manchester on May 16th
One in five adults experience mental illness each year. Just like blood pressure screenings can help you better understand your physical health, mental health screenings can help you better understand your mental health. May is Mental Health Awareness Month and on May 16th, St. Joseph Mercy – Chelsea will be offering free mental health screenings […]
8th Blacksmithshop Concert – The Dodworth Duo
Riverfolk Music and Arts will be hosting The Dodworth Duo at the eighth and last Blacksmith Shop Concert of the season on May 27th at 7:30 pm. The historic Blacksmith Shop, located at 324 E. Main Street, is still used for blacksmithing and its rustic brick interior with tools on display will provide an intimate backdrop for […]
Super Heroes & Sidekicks – Mother Son Dance
On Friday, May 12 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm, the Manchester Community Schools Foundation will be hosting a Mother Son dance as a fundraiser in the Klager Cafeteria and Gym. This year’s theme is Superheroes & Sidekicks and the cost is $35 per couple with $5 additional for each extra boy, payable at the door. The […]
