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 […]
Letter to the Editor: Thank you for making it a great Breakfast With The Easter Bunny
April 28th, 2017 Saturday April 15th was the 5th Annual Breakfast With The Easter Bunny at the Manchester Sportsman Club. Families from neighboring communities, and around South East Michigan attended. Nearly 200 people enjoyed fresh pancakes hot off the grill. King Pancake Company from Belleville, MI has been doing a great job preparing our pancakes […]
Letter to the Editor: Don’t let Sharon Township go to “POT”
Apr 27, 2017 In 1973 we moved our family to Manchester. We chose property in Sharon Township and found a beautiful place on Jacob Road. We built our home and raised our family in this beautiful community we still call home. It seems that our beautiful neighborhood is going to “POT,” literally. The first “grow […]
