Manchester High School 2014 - 2015 Second Marking Period Honor Roll
High Honors 12th Grade Ahrens, Sydnie V Benedict, Alia M Blaine, Morgan R Brown, Selena N Burge, Jared M Collins, Madison K Coutts, Adrianna P Dorman, Kate E Dresch, Morgan K Hamilton, Madelyn E Heuser, Jordan F Heuser, Rachel L Jacobs, Sutton M Keller, Isabella L Knasiak, Kayla M Korican, Samuel T Korth, Daniel G […]
Kevin Mowrer Awarded Excellence in Education Award
At the Civic Club's January meeting they presented their annual "Excellence in Education" Award. They had the honor, this year, of presenting it to one of their own members, Manchester High School's Principal Dr. Kevin Andrew Mowrer. Mowrer, 38, holds a B.A. with honors in English Education from Western Michigan University, an M.A. in Educational […]
"The Distance" Opens in Manchester
Back In January of 2014 Sarah Andrews began going to Boot Camp classes and LOVED them. She loved the energy, loved that every workout was different, and loved that everybody could benefit from a Boot Camp-style workout. Now, just one year later, Andrews has become a Certified Group Fitness Instructor and opened her own fitness gym […]
Selena Brown Awarded Student of the Month
At their January meeting, the Civic Club awarded Student of the Month to Selena Brown. She is currently a senior at Manchester High School and the daughter of Sam and Sandra Brown of Manchester. Brown is the vice-president of her class, vice-president of the Mentor Program and president of the Bowtie Society at MHS. In addition, she is a member […]
"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 […]
