Worth Repeating honors POWs & MIAs for Memorial Day
by Sara Swanson Worth Repeating has decorated their window honoring prisoners of war and those missing in action this Memorial Day. They have done this through a POW/MIA table. The Naval History and Heritage Command explains that the tradition of setting a separate table in honor of prisoners of war and missing comrades has been […]
78 scholarships announced at MHS Awards Night
from Manchester Community Schools On Thursday, May 22, the Manchester Jr./Sr. High School held its Annual Awards Night. Among other honors, seniors were presented with scholarships. Guidance counselor Carla Freeman stated that over $70,000 was given in scholarships this year. The following is the list of scholarships awarded and their recipients: The Barry & Peggy […]
Jan Davis honored with emeritus status from Manchester Family Services
submitted by Diane Du Russel, Manchester Family Services Over the years Manchester Family Services (MFS) has had many volunteers who have served faithfully from year to year. MFS felt those who had retired from helping deserved to be given the honorary title of Emeritus for the work they had accomplished. Emeritus is a Latin word […]
WCSO: April report of City police activity
provided by Alan Hunt, Lieutenant, WCSO During the month of April there were 140 calls for service in the City of Manchester, while 74 traffic stops were made resulting in 28 citations. On April 21, a Collaboration Deputy responded to the 100 block of Hibbard for a report of a fraud. The complainant reported that […]
59th Annual Manchester Canoe & Kayak Race results
submitted by Manchester First Robotics Teams #6081 and #11193 The 59th Annual Manchester Canoe & Kayak Race was held on Sunday, May 18. The weather was beautiful and the race had an especially great turnout this year! The river has been very high and fast most of this spring, which made it a challenge with […]
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 […]
Sheriff Dyer visits Manchester
by Marsha Chartrand A handful of local citizens came out to the Village Room on Saturday morning for a meet and greet with newly elected Sheriff Alyshia Dyer (and coffee and doughnuts, of course!). Dyer brought along several of her support staff and participants brought diverse viewpoints to the the Q&A session event, which lasted […]
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 […]
