Everyone needs a Canoe Race t-shirt!
The 54th annual Manchester Canoe Race will go on! It will be held this year on the third Sunday in July instead of the third Sunday in May. A commemorative t-shirt, designed by Manchester artist Joy Matthews, is available to one and all--whether or not you participate in the race! You can order your shirt […]
American 1 awards scholarship to Manchester graduate
American 1 Credit Union awarded 12 graduating high school seniors from southern Michigan with $1,000 scholarships for their commitment to volunteerism in their community. American 1 offered the awards through their annual Community Involvement Scholarship Program. Each student applicant submitted an essay on the importance of volunteerism and how their involvement has impacted the community. […]
Voting absentee in the August 4th election
All Manchester area registered voters have an election coming up August 4th. With Covid-19 discouraging many residents from public gatherings, some voters may decide to take advantage of the new voting rules that allow any Michigan voters to vote with an absentee ballot. Because of the pandemic, all registered voters should receive an absentee ballot […]
Need some ideas for your fairy garden?
Manchester's Acorn Farmers Market is hosting a fairy door/garden contest and it's time to get planning. There are many ways to create a Fairy Garden. They don't all involve lots of time, thought, or money. Sometimes, all it takes is a few creative juices! Use everyday household items to create your garden--a broken tea cup […]
Coming out from "Underground"
Manchester Underground has brought numerous locally-renowned artists and those from farther afield, to the cozy basement of the Manchester Mill over the last year and a half, but with social distancing and other restrictions on indoor activities, they found a new way to bring live music to Manchester. On Saturday night, more than 75 people […]
Alumni Association awards Scholarships
The Manchester High School Alumni Association (MHSAA) is proud to announce that the group has been able to award $16,400 in scholarships to members of the MHS Class of 2020. Scholarships were awarded to 14 graduating seniors based on their academic records, economic need, and community service. The Marion Voegeding Valedictorian Award was presented to: Annelise […]
Washtenaw ISD Breaks Ground at High Point School
On Tuesday, June 23, the Washtenaw Intermediate School District hosted a groundbreaking ceremony as construction at High Point School continued. Due to the novel coronavirus pandemic and subsequent Executive Orders signed by Governor Gretchen Whitmer, all commercial construction in Michigan was temporarily paused during the spring, including the abatement at High Point that had […]
WCRC: Road work this week
This week in Manchester Township, there will be intermittent lane closures for drainage improvements on Ely Rd between US-12 and Sharon Hollow Roads through July 7th.
Class of 2020 Graduation held Friday night
Graduation for the class of 2020, despite being delayed, took place on Friday, June 19 under warm and sunny skies. It was the first outdoor graduation held for MHS graduates since the class of 2003.
Ka-BOOM! It's new park equipment!
As part of a grant program designed to provide "free play" opportunities for all ages, Manchester is fortunate to have new equipment in and near village park locations and the shared use trail. A large and very friendly-looking turtle keeps watch over the new River Raisin Park and a good portion of downtown Manchester, while […]
