Jan Davis honored with emeritus status from Manchester Family Services
submitted by Diane Du Russel, Manchester Family Services Over the years Manchester Family Services (MFS) has had many volunteers who have served faithfully from year to year. MFS felt those who had retired from helping deserved to be given the honorary title of Emeritus for the work they had accomplished. Emeritus is a Latin word […]
Meet the MCS superintendent finalists!
by Sara Swanson On Thursday, May 29, Manchester Community Schools Board of Education will be hosting the three superintendent candidate finalists. They will all spend some time during the school day touring the school buildings and getting to know the facilities and schedules. There will then be a meet-and-greet with school families and community members […]
Help form "Friends of Watkins Lake State Park"
by Sara Swanson Watkins Lake State Park, Michigan’s 103rd state park co-owned with Washtenaw County Parks, and located partially in Manchester Township, has been open to the public since 2016. From its inception, there has been discussion around forming a friends group. Now, 9 years later, that is happening! A Friends of Watkins State Park […]
Photos: Farmers Market open for the season!
by Sara Swanson The Manchester Farmers Market is open for the season on Adrian Street in downtown Manchester every Thursday, 3pm to 6pm, from May 15 to October 16. Questions? Email the market manager at farmersmarket48158@gmail.com.
Obituary: Patricia Ann Carpenter
Patricia Ann Carpenter, age 85, of Clinton, Mich., passed away Sunday, May 25, 2025, at Gaslight Village in Adrian, Mich., under the care of Elara Caring Hospice. She was born at home on August 22, 1939, the second of 10 children, to Harry and Irene (Rola) Shadley. After graduating from Manchester High School in 1957, […]
Help carry out a “BioBlitz” at Sharon Hills Preserve
from Legacy Land Conservancy Join us on Saturday, June 14, from 10am to noon, for a hike and BioBlitz at Sharon Hills Preserve. A BioBlitz is an intense period of biological surveying in an attempt to record all the living species within a designated area. It is similar to a biological inventory conducted by scientists […]
Obituary: Peter Mario Roncoli
Peter Mario Roncoli, 92, of Saline passed away Wednesday, May 21, 2025 peacefully at home with his loving wife and children by his side. Peter’s family and friends will gather at Eineder Funeral Home - Manchester Chapel from 4:00 pm -7:00 pm, Thursday, May 29, 2025 with the rosary at 6:30 pm. His Mass of […]
4-corner protectors gathering this Friday evening
by Sara Swanson Organizers of recent 4-corners protests have announced another peaceful gathering this Friday, May 30, from 4pm to 6pm, on the corner of Main Street and M-52 in downtown Manchester. Like previous events, this will also be a shelf-safe food and supplies drive for the Community Resource Center.
Kerns & Wehrly graduate from Albion College, Sangster makes dean’s list
from Albion College Albion College is pleased to announce two Manchester students in the graduating Class of 2025. Manchester student Carli Kerns graduated with a degree in business and a minor in communication studies. This degree was granted cum laude. Kerns is the child of Jenni and William Kerns of Manchester and is a graduate […]
Bingo at the Library!
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Join the Manchester District Library staff for BINGO! for all ages June 5 at the Library. Join the staff on the first Thursday of each month for a rousing round in the Teen Spot at 6:30pm. All ages are welcome. Stop by the library or visit the event calendar for […]
