Sara Swanson

Community Resource Center asking for non-profit groups to nominate super volunteers

The Community Resource Center (CRC) has now sent out volunteer nomination letters to all of the non-profit groups in the Manchester area. Groups have been asked to chose one or more volunteer(s) to nominate for recognition at the 29th Recognition Banquet coming up in November. Over the past 28 years, the Banquet has provided this forum so area […]

 Sara Swanson

Girl Scout Round Up – Find a troop

  The Manchester-area Girl Scout troops will be holding a Round Up on Thursday, Oct. 6 from 6 to 7pm under the Chi Bro Park pavilion. If you know a girl or are a girl who is interested in Girl Scouts, stop by to pick up registration forms, meet the local troop leaders and ask […]

 Sara Swanson

Photo: Manchester man remembered by Saline Golf Club

 Sara Swanson

Manchester Dutch Equestrian Team wins District 10 Championship!

Submitted by Donna Clark On September 18, 2016, the Manchester Dutch Equestrian Team was able to outscore 4 other “B” Division teams to become District 10 Champs! When the dust settled, our Manchester Team had completed the goal of coming out on top for the third and final local meet of the Fall season. Final […]

 Sara Swanson

Weekly community weight loss & activity challenge update: Week 3

Week 3 Progress Report: 145 people have registered 138 weekly reports submitted 4,166 miles walked 9,975,506 steps Send your weekly activity stats to MMLB48158@gmail.com You can still join, too! Sign up at the Manchester Wellness Center located behind the Middle School. The program is free. To qualify, you must live or work in Manchester. Sponsored by 5 Healthy […]

 Sara Swanson

All adults cats FREE at Humane Society of Huron Valley through Wednesday

Manchester area residents in search of a pet to love are in luck this week. All adults cats are FREE at the Humane Society of Huron Valley through this Wednesday “We’ve had a summer full of kittens, so our adult cats have been waiting longer for loving homes. HSHV is unique in that we do not […]

 Sara Swanson

Staff picks of new books at the Manchester District Library for September

submitted by the staff of the Manchester District Library Kathy: Title: Flight Patterns Author: Karen White Flight Patterns is a story of estranged sisters who are forced to solve a mystery together. I liked the characters, the story development, and the description of the Gulf location. It was a little bit slow to develop, but […]

 Sara Swanson

The Sun Shines on the Dutch Equestrian Team

As the sun rose on Sunday, September 11th, the second District 10 High School equestrian meet of the season began. Before the day ended, Manchester High School Equestrians had remained undefeated in Division B with their second win of the season. The final results of the meet were: Manchester 194, Tecumseh 168, Milan 98, Onsted […]

 Sara Swanson

Caitlyn Baskins named September Student of the Month

The Student of the Month for September is Caitlyn Baskins.  The daughter of Robert and Nora Baskins of Manchester, she is currently is a senior at Manchester High School. During her high school career here in Manchester, Caitlyn has been involved with the Manchester High School Key Club, where she serves as President. She is […]

 Sara Swanson

2nd Kingsley-Jenter House work bee planned

The Manchester Area Historical Society is planning a second Kingsley-Jenter House “Work Bee” for Saturday morning, September 24 from 9 am to noon. Everyone is invited to come help! The focus will be outside of the house and will include weeding, trimming bushes, general landscape cleanup, fixing blocks which have fallen out of place, cleaning first floor […]