Men's Club Christmas trees SOLD OUT!
At closing time on Sunday night, their eighth day of business, the Manchester Men's Club had only three trees left on the lot. They decided to open up one more time, on Monday from 5-8 pm. And then they got a call from Emanuel Church, who needed trees for their nativity. "We decided to donate […]
Full service grocery store returning to Manchester market space
"We're moving along," said Ken Heers, part owner of The Manchester Market building on West Main Street, as they prepare for opening in early 2021. Since announcing along with his partner, Justin Dalenberg, in early August that they would be locating a butcher shop and bakery for the Doll n' Burger chain (currently with locations […]
Freedom Township residents looking for more safety assurances
Despite an October 17 virtual discussion of the safety issues at the Consumers Energy Compressor Station in Freedom Township, that highlighted the excellent safety record at the plant, many Freedom residents remain concerned that there are a number of different issues that affect their families' safety, that aren't being adequately addressed. The virtual event hosted […]
Worth Repeating continues to give back
Did you know that Worth Repeating gives grants to local organizations? They do! Board member Pat Sahakian said that the shop, following the model of the old "Worth Repeating" that was located in the Mill, was founded for the express purpose of giving back to the community via "charitable organizations that are doing things that […]
Toys for Tots collection begins
Because of COVID-19, this year’s Christmas is definitely going to be different from previous years. But you can help make a child’s Christmas special, right here in Manchester. The Manchester Township Fire Department and the Dutchmen Firefighters Association are running their annual Toys for the Toys for Tots campaign. Buy a toy and donate it […]
Acorn Farmers' Market & Café hires store manager
Kenny Frost has joined the Acorn Farmers' Market & Café team as the first employee to help launch the new store. Kenny grew up in Washtenaw County; gardening, hunting, and harvesting with the seasons. He began working in restaurants during high school, where he discovered a love of hospitality and quality food. He continued to […]
Men's Club starts off tree sale setting a record
If, by the time you read this, you haven't yet bought your Christmas tree in support of the Manchester Men's Club, there's no time to waste. "We sold a record 79 trees (on Sunday)," said Men's Club president Andy Mahony, "shattering the previous opening day record of 62." Since the club only purchased 180 trees, […]
Local businesses weathering another COVID-related storm
Last Sunday, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer addressed the state and announced new state guidelines issued by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. The order, which started at 12:01 am on Wednesday, November 18, enacts a three-week pause targeting indoor social gatherings and other group activities in an effort to curb rapidly rising COVID-19 infection […]
Giving Tree returns at Old National Bank
As it has for many years, Old National Bank will be supporting Manchester Family Services again this year with its annual Giving Tree. Due to the recent rise in COVID cases the bank lobby has returned to appointment only, which makes the normal process of selecting a child from the tree a bit more challenging. […]
Alternative outdoor seating comes just in time at Klager
Students in Ms. Melissa Yekulis' kindergarten class were the recipients of some "comfy, squishy, and good" chairs to use outdoors when the weather is right as a special learning incentive. The project was funded by local donations to Donors Choose, an online "wish list" for teachers to fund-raise for special projects. At least eight local […]
