Three finalists selected in superintendent search
submitted by Sandra Wiitala, president, Manchester Community Schools Board of Education After a long week of interviews with seven highly qualified Superintendent candidates, the Manchester Community Schools Board of Education has invited the following three finalists to Manchester for stakeholder question-and-answer sessions and 2nd-round interviews with the board: Monday, May 19 — Sean Wightman, Middle […]
WAVE connects with community at Freedom Township events
submitted by Shasta Angell, Community Relations Coordinator, Western-Washtenaw Area Value Express (WAVE) Western-Washtenaw Area Value Express (WAVE) was on the move last Saturday as they participated in two popular local events: the annual Plant Sale at Freedom Township Hall and the Open House at Horning Farms. Visitors stopped by the WAVE minivan to pick up […]
Protectors continue vigil, hold 4-Corners action
by Sara Swanson The 4-Corner Protectors held a gathering on Friday afternoon on the corner of M-52 and Main Street. It was a smaller turnout than their last one but participant Lee Ann King stated, “A mighty few came together despite the heat. Standing up for the future of all, you can, too.” Margaret Shaw, […]
MHS journalism class makes Chicken Broil documentary
by Sara Swanson Manchester High School’s journalism class produced a documentary about Manchester’s biggest annual event titled “A Community Brought Together by the Chicken Broil.” The almost 4-minute-long video was directed by Faith Branner. The interviewer was Sophia Houttekier, cinematographer was Andrea Mendoza. Sound designer was Brooklyn Kennedy. And post-production specialist was SarahLynn Rickard. Their […]
May Students of the Month named at Manchester Jr/Sr High School
submitted by Carla Zygner Manchester Jr/Sr High School is happy to recognize the amazing students who earned Student of the Month in May. Seventh grader Danny Steinman works hard in all of his classes. He does his best to listen to his teachers and is respectful and responsible. Eighth grader Luke Walsh tries to be nice […]
Boys’ track take 3rd in the final conference standings — Conference Championship Recap
submitted by Michael Coltre, Coach, Manchester Track and Field Best night of the season thus far on the track on Friday, May 9, in our Conference Championship meet in East Jackson! PR’s all over the place! We had a two-event Conference champion in Nathan Fletcher with his wins in the discus and PR in the […]
Manchester Township updates on trail, parking lot, senior millage funds, and more!
by Sybil Kolon All board members were present at the May 13 board meeting except Lisa Moutinho. Also present were fire chief Mike Kouba and a few members of the public. Kouba, reporting for the first time as fire chief after the retirement of Bill Scully, provided the monthly report for April. There were 55 […]
MHS Class of 2025 Top 10 students
submitted by Carla Zygner, Manchester Jr/Sr High School Manchester Jr/Sr High School's Class of 2025 Top 10 Graduates: 10. Gunner Carson - President of National Honors Society, DECA state qualifier, 4 year Varsity Football, Wrestling, and Baseball; Plans to attend Jackson College to study finance and play baseball. 9. Carter Gallinat - Greenhouse Sale, President […]
Everyone is invited to Senior Center ribbon-cutting ceremony!
by Sara Swanson It has been an exciting year for the Manchester Area Senior Citizens Council. Last year at this time, no one was sure whether a permanent senior center was a pipe dream or an achievable goal. And now they are preparing for a ribbon-cutting ceremony! Wednesday, June 4, everyone in the community is […]
Beginner birding class in the Leonard Preserve
by Sara Swanson The River Raisin Watershed Council is holding a beginning birding class, "Birds & Binoculars" on Friday, May 23 from 6pm to 7pm in the Leonard Preserve. The class is a fundraiser for the organization and costs $10 per person. Register here or by scanning the QR code below. The class is limited […]
