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 Sara Swanson

Delanie Osborn - 2016 Girls State Representative

  The Manchester American Legion Auxiliary was pleased to have Delanie Osborn, daughter of Bruce and Carrie Osborn and senior at Manchester High School represent their unit at Girls State at Michigan State University this past June. She gave a presentation to the unit at their September meeting. Liz Wallace of the Auxiliary stated, "Now is the […]

 Sara Swanson

Gale Shrewsbury - representing Manchester in Canton

Manchester High School sophomore, Gale Shrewsbury represented Manchester this past weekend in Canton's Spotlight on Youth's fall show, Twinderella. In this original play, Cinderella has a long-lost twin brother named Bob, living in the same kingdom with his own wicked stepfamily. Gale played the Fairy Godmother in the performances at the Village Theater in Cherry Hill […]

 Sara Swanson

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 […]

 Sara Swanson

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 […]

 Sara Swanson

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 […]

 Marsha Chartrand

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 […]

 Sara Swanson

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 […]

 Sara Swanson

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 […]

 Sara Swanson

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 […]

 Sara Swanson

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 […]