“Frank’s Place” Owner Denise Collins Works to Improve Downtown
In light of the recommendations from Retail Market analyst Robert Gibbs published last week, it appears that the Manchester Downtown Development Authority (DDA) and downtown businesses have some major changes to consider for the improvement of the village’s retail outlook. One of the changes the DDA recently made is to welcome a fresh face to its ranks–Denise […]
Manchester Author Megan Linski to Hold Book Signing in Tecumseh
Manchester author Megan Linski will hold a book signing December 13th at 2 PM at That Used Bookstore in Tecumseh, MI. Linski, owner of Gryfyn Publishing, will be signing books, reading from her new book Alora and having a Q and A session with readers after. Below is a brief interview with the author. Why […]
Anthony Bargardi – Autumn Regional Pokémon Champion
Manchester’s own Anthony Bargardi, age 10, is a Pokemon champion. Anthony spent the weekend of Oct. 18-19 in Fort Wayne, IN where he took first place in the video game Junior Division and earned the esteemed title of Autumn Regional Champion. The first step in a potentially year-long journey, Anthony also earned valuable Championship Points that […]
Thanksgiving Holiday Hours at the Community Resource Center
Special Thanksgiving Holiday Hours at the Community Resource Center The Community Resource Center Office and Food Pantry hours during the week of Thanksgiving, November 24 – 28, 2014: Monday, November 24: Office and Food Pantry open 1:00pm – 4:00pm Tuesday, November 25: Office and Food Pantry open 9:00am-noon and 1:00pm-4:00pm Wednesday, November 26: Office and […]
Co-Op Preschool Invites Alums to Join the Parade in Celebration of 50th Anniversary!
This year the Manchester Cooperative Preschool is planning a very special float to participate in the Christmas in the Village parade this Friday night. All current pupils and alumni are invited to be a part of this celebration of the preschool’s 50th anniversary. Hot beverages and cookies will be served in the parking lot of […]
Hearth and Home in the Heart of the Mill
A new shop in town, located in the lower level of the Manchester Mill, is Hearthstone of Manchester, a name which holds the Manchester Mill as the hearthstone of the village. Hearthstone of Manchester’s white iron gate on Main Street opened to the public on Oct. 10, answering the call to make local artists’ works and collectibles […]
Obituary: James (Jim) Francis Curley
James (Jim) Francis Curley passed away peacefully at his home in the loving hands of his devoted wife, Victoria A. (Ball) Curley and family, and went into the hands of The Lord at 3:13 am, November 4, 2014. Jim is preceded in death by his parents, Francis J. and Ellen H. (Lennon) Curley, and his […]
Manchester’s Newest Business – Tres Beau Salon
Tres Beau Salon is the latest addition to businesses on Main Street. Tres Beau, which means “very beautiful” in French, is located at 107 E Main, between the post office and Old Nation Bank (previously United Bank and Trust). After opening on November 1st they have had a busy first week of business. Some of […]
Robert and Marie Pratt to Celebrate 75th Wedding Anniversary
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Pratt of Manchester will celebrate their 75th wedding Anniversary this November with family and friends. They were married November 23, 1939 at the Sharon United Methodist Church where they are still members. Mrs. Pratt was the organist for 32 years and still plays the piano occasionally. Mr. Pratt has been retired from Ford Motor Company for 42 […]
A Layperson’s Guide to Surviving the Sandwich Years
A few years ago, Breeda Miller was in the middle of the classic “Caregiver Sandwich.” You’ve heard of that. The term “Sandwich Generation” was coined as a sort of buzz word several years ago, referring primarily to caregivers who find themselves “sandwiched” in between caring for their children and their elder parents or other family members. Obviously, while the Sandwich Generation […]
