City to undergo water infrastructure upgrades next week
submitted by the City of Manchester The City of Manchester has announced they will be installing new hydrants and water main valves beginning on March 31, 2025, continuing throughout the week. During this time, residents in affected areas will experience temporary water service interruptions. All impacted residents have already received notification letters and will receive […]
ALI returning to Manchester this spring with two new classes!
submitted by Joan Gaughan, Adult Learners Institute Last fall, for the first time in its history, with help from Kathy Dimond at the Manchester District Library, Adult Learners Institute (ALI) offered two classes in Manchester. Held in the Village Room at the Library/Village Offices, the first class, a history of Manchester, consisted of two sessions. […]
Manchester Masons donate $3,000 toward MASCC’s new senior & community event center
by Sara Swanson Last Tuesday, the brothers of Manchester Lodge #148 F&AM met with Pat Vailliencourt and members of the Manchester Area Senior Citizens Council to present a check for $3,000 to help them furnish their newly remodeled space. Vailliencourt stated, “We are thrilled with this generous donation. As we look at completion of the […]
State Senator Jeff Irwin calls Trump actions “reckless and illegal” at Manchester coffee hour
by Fritz Swanson State Senator Jeff Irwin, who represents the 15th district, including the City of Manchester, Manchester Township, and Bridgewater Township, in Lansing, held a coffee hour at Millie’s Coffeehouse on Main Street. The event was on Saturday, March 15, and ran from 11am until almost 1pm. About 20 people from across the district […]
Millie’s Coffeehouse extending hours & expanding menu
by Sara Swanson Millie’s Coffeehouse, located at 227 E Main St, announced that they have some exciting changes coming soon. Starting April 1, they are extending their hours Tuesday through Friday, continuing to open at 7am but closing at 5pm. In addition, starting the first week of April they will be adding a new food […]
Manchester Township board meets, discusses CRC funding, late-night policing
by Sybil Kolon All board members were present at the March 11 board meeting except John Seefeld. Also present were fire chief Bill Scully and a few members of the public. The first item of business was a presentation about Manchester’s Community Resource Center (CRC). Dave Tamagne, president of the board, and Carol Wotring, executive […]
Twentieth Century Club of Manchester is open to new members
submitted by Maggie Hatcher, Twentieth Century Club In an era where digital interactions often replace in-person connections, finding opportunities to engage with our community face-to-face has never been more valuable. The Twentieth Century Club of Manchester, Mich., provides a welcoming space for individuals to connect, learn, and contribute to their town’s rich history and vibrant […]
Lions Club funds new youth collection books at the MDL
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Manchester District Library (MDL) is so grateful for the generous support of the Manchester Lions Club! On behalf of the Lions Club, Barry Allen recently presented MDL with a donation to fund a special selection of new materials for the youth collection just in time for March is […]
Carnival brings joy and smiles to Klager
submitted by Melissa Yekulis, Luther C. Klager Elementary School The line went outside the school Friday night as enthusiastic families of all ages waited to enter and participate in Klager’s Carnival! Carnival was a fundraiser held to support the ongoing Leader In Me Initiative. Families were treated to a wide variety of fun and games and opportunities […]
Registration for spring rec soccer is open!
submitted by Sarah Sporer, Manchester Soccer Club, Marketing Coordinator Soccer season is just around the corner, and registration for Manchester Soccer Club’s Spring Rec Soccer is OPEN! The season starts April 12 and runs until May 31, taking off the weekends for Easter and Memorial Day. Teams will be broken down into three co-ed divisions: […]
