Sweet Mary’s Cafe – new coffee shop to open soon!
As early as Wednesday this week, Manchester will have a coffee shop once again. Almost a year after the Coffee Mill closed downtown, Sweet Mary’s Cafe will be opening up at 327 West Main Street. Owner Rachel Brazier, who has mindfully created her menu to complement rather than compete with current dining options in Manchester […]
Martinrea plant shuts down briefly for small fire
Late Wednesday afternoon, the fire department was dispatched to Martinrea Industries, Bishop Circle Assembly on located on Parr Road. Michael Riesterer, Manchester Township’s fire chief, reported that while welding on a support to a tank containing coolant used in the manufacturing process, workers inadvertently ignited insulation with sparks, catching an exhaust fan and filter on fire. Riesterer stated, “Damage […]
Fair raises $2,500 for Chad Tough Foundation, considers fundraising for local organization next year
The Manchester Community Fair raised $2,500 during fair week for the Chad Tough Foundation, whose goal is to fund research and raise awareness for Pediatric Brain Tumors with an emphasis on Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma. The fair raised money with a dunk tank and nightly car smash event where donors were able to hit a car […]
Hand-cranked generator on display at the Manchester District Library
Now through August, the Manchester District Library will continue to display an interactive Hand-Cranked generator on loan from the Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum. The first electric generator using magnets was made by Michael Faraday in 1831. Generators work by converting the mechanical energy of the user turning the hand crank into electrical energy. By rotating a […]
July Gardening Advice for Manchester – 2016
by Jennifer Fairfield Editor’s Note: Manchester resident Jennifer Fairfield owns and operates the Garden Mill in Chelsea, serves on the Manchester Community Garden Committee, and volunteers with the school gardens at Klager and the MECC. If I told you that we received more rain this June than the average June, would you believe me? I […]
Zion Lutheran Ice Cream Social
This Wednesday, June 22nd, Zion Lutheran will be holding their annual ice cream social from 5 to 8 pm at the church, located at 3050 S. Fletcher Rd. Meals will be $5/person and include a hot dog or BBQ sandwich, choice of one side dish, a drink, and ice cream and cake. Items may also […]
Manchester area farmers invited to sail on a tall ship this August
Are you a Manchester farmer who sometimes daydreams about life on the sea instead on the soil or at least of an afternoon of sailing? This August you can help hoist the mighty sails of the 85’ wooden schooner “Appledore” and sail while learning more about current and emerging issues of water quality in Lake […]
Library to offer writing workshop
Have you ever wanted to write a book or a script, but you didn’t know where to begin? If you’re interested in taking your writing to the next level, the Manchester District Library is hosting a short workshop on Tuesday, June 28 from 2-3 pm that will teach you how to create exciting stories. At […]
Check Out a Great Summer Vacation with Your Library Card
Planning a trip this summer? Want to explore Michigan parks and cultural attractions? With your Manchester District Library card and the Michigan Activity Pass program, you can check out free or discounted admissions to more than 400 Michigan attractions. Now in its ninth year, the Michigan Activity Pass (MAP) program continues to grow and add attractions. […]
Letter to the Editor: Wandering tax bill returned to Township Office
6/17/2016 Good Afternoon, I wanted to share an ‘odd’ thing that happened here at the Treasurer’s Office last week. A tax bill was just returned to us through the US Postal Service labeled ‘undeliverable;’ the original post mark was 12/01/2015. This bill has been wandering around for 5 months and never made it to the […]
