Emanuel’s Live Nativity attracts crowds for two nights
It is a sight that never gets old. A nativity scene is traditional in most Christian churches during the Advent and Christmas seasons. But for many years now, (since 1976, to be exact) Emanuel Church has brought a “Live Nativity” performance to Manchester and it always brings out those who enjoy seeing this poignant scene. […]
A new look and at least one new face at Manchester Diner
Leslie Kirkland is the “new” (as in a month and a half ago) owner of the Manchester Diner, following an interesting twist of the path in her journey as a chef. “I had planned to start a food truck, and I actually had a truck, that was set up as a brunch truck,” she says. […]
With the turn of a key, Ash Auto will become Chuck’s Auto Repair Shop
It’s been a long-time dream of Chuck DuRussel to own his own auto repair facility. And, starting January 3, his dream will start to come true. “It’s been a long time coming,” Chuck says with a laugh. “I’ve been working in auto repair, mostly in Manchester, for the past 25 years. I kicked around the […]
Men’s Club sets up ice rink
The Men’s Club set up the ice rink in Wurster Park on Sunday, Dec. 19. Club president, Andy Mahony, stated, “We are hoping for good weather this year so the community can use the rink this winter. We do ask everyone to stay off the rink as long as the yellow caution tape is up. […]
Washtenaw Young Farmers raise money for Food Gatherers
On December 9th, Washtenaw County Farm Bureau president Joe Packard and Matthew Noggle presented Food Gatherers of Ann Arbor a check for $3,954.76 — the equivalent of 10,784 meals. This was raised this year at the Farm Bureau’s 2021 Young Farmer Golf tournament. This was their third year running the event and over the course […]
Manchester Township board discusses personnel evaluations, fire runs, and how new addresses are established
submitted by Sybil Kolon, Community Reporter Corps All board members were present at the December 14 township board meeting except John Seefeld. Also present were fire chief Bill Scully and Sybil Kolon. Fire Chief Bill Scully provided the monthly report for November. There were 43 calls for service, including 3 fires and 19 EMS responses. […]
Next Washtenaw ISD superintendent appointed by Board of Education
submitted by Washtenaw Intermediate School District (WISD) Board of Education On Tuesday, December 14, the Washtenaw Intermediate School District (WISD) Board of Education unanimously voted to appoint Naomi Norman the district’s next superintendent at their final meeting of the calendar year. Norman has been serving as Interim Superintendent since June 2020, when previous superintendent, Dr. […]
Manchester Township receives grant to continue Watkins Lake trail
submitted by Ron Milkey, Manchester Township Supervisor Manchester Township is excited to announce that it has received a $370,000 Connecting Communities Grant through the Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation Commission. The grant will be used towards completing the final engineering and bid package and then constructing the first segment of the non-motorized trail through the […]
Acorn seeking new volunteer base
Acorn Farmers’ Market & Café, Manchester’s local farmers market, is a neighborhood farmers market selling locally-sourced meat, dairy, and produce, baked goods, freshly prepared ready-to-eat foods, and coffee! All items are priced by the producers, directly for Manchester customers. Farmers keep 75% of each sale — more than four times the national average! Acorn also […]
Two MHS alums participating in bowl games with university bands
It has been a good year for football in Michigan. Michigan State (10-2) is going to the Peach Bowl on Dec. 30; while the University of Michigan (12-1) is going to represent the Big 10 in the Orange Bowl on Dec. 31. In addition, the Central Michigan University Chippewas will be attending the Arizona Bowl […]
