Chamber of Commerce scarecrow contest winners
You may have noticed the hard work that went into Manchester’s Chamber of Commerce, Kiwanis and Manchester Community School’s second annual scarecrow contest this month while driving or walking through downtown. Entries were attached to light poles up and down Main Street. Last week, three of the entries were awarded with ribbons and their creators […]
Supporting our less fortunate friends and neighbors- Manchester Family Service
The good news is the local Michigan economy seems to be improving. The not-so-good news is there is still a significant segment of Washtenaw County citizens who have not yet seen the benefits of this economic growth. The Manchester area is very lucky to have organizations that make it their mission to provide assistance to those […]
Support the Manchester Community Schools Foundation
submitted by Shea Van Vuuren, president of The Manchester Community Schools Foundation As you may know the funding available for our schools is, for the most part, out of our control. The state determines the money districts are given for operating expenses. We are unable to pass a millage to give our schools more money for […]
Sweet Mary’s Cafe holds grand opening
Rachel Brazier has had a busy summer with her new business venture, named for her grandmother, and is looking forward to an even busier fall season. Last Saturday, she and her family hosted a grand opening event at her coffee shop and cafe located at 327 West Main Street. “We’ve had a good start,” she […]
Obituary: Robert Victor “Bob” Hansen
His Legacy… Hansen, Robert Victor “Bob”, age 83 of Manchester passed away September 26, 2016. He was born March 16, 1933 in Ann Arbor the son of Hans E. and Victoria (Plants) Hansen. Bob married Lois E. Brown on September 4, 1965 at the First United Methodist Church, Ann Arbor and she survives. He was […]
Obituary: Jack E. Conaway
Former Manchester Village Council member, Mr. Jack Edward Conaway, 70, passed away on Sunday, September 25, 2016 at Emory Hospital Systems of Atlanta GA. On June 12, 1946, Jack was born in Michigan City. He was the treasured son of Joseph E. and Dorothy P. Butts Conaway. Growing up he shared his childhood with two […]
Caitlyn Baskins named September Student of the Month
The Student of the Month for September is Caitlyn Baskins. The daughter of Robert and Nora Baskins of Manchester, she is currently is a senior at Manchester High School. During her high school career here in Manchester, Caitlyn has been involved with the Manchester High School Key Club, where she serves as President. She is […]
Announcement: Engagement of Julie Dunn & Colin Moore
The father of Julie Dunn is pleased to announce the engagement of Julie to Colin Moore and send best wishes to both. Julie is a graduate of Madonna University. Colin is a graduate of Eastern Michigan University and received his Masters degree at Liberty University. They both currently reside in the Manchester area and work at U […]
Obituary: Karen Lois Jenter
Karen Lois Jenter, age 67, life-long resident of Manchester, passed away September 5, 2016 at Evangelical Home – Saline. She was born on September 19, 1948 in Tecumseh. Her parents, Ronald Arthur and June Lucille (nee Olson) Jenter, both preceded her in death as did her brother: James Arthur “Jimmy” Jenter. Karen was also a […]
Manchester student places 1st at Chelsea Fair pedal pull
Manchester’s Drake Booker won first place in the boys 9-10 peddle tractor pull at the 79th Chelsea Community Fair. His impressive winning pull was 340 lbs, and just short of a full pull at 26.5 feet.
