“Grand opening” and ribbon cutting at American 1 Credit Union
There was a bit of fanfare happening at the new American 1 Credit Union on M-52 just north of the village, last Wednesday. Residents, business owners, Village representatives, and American 1 Board members gathered for an official “ribbon cutting” ceremony for Manchester’s newest business Outgoing Chamber of Commerce President Ray Berg shared that the ceremonial […]
Old National Bank’s Giving Tree
Manchester has many opportunities at Christmas for residents to help others less fortunate than themselves in the community. If you feel like you can’t afford to adopt a family, or Toys for Tots is too broad of a field in which to purchase gifts, consider participating in Old National Bank’s giving tree! The bank started […]
DIY Luminaries on a Freedom Township hill
A luminary tradition that’s a bit different from the “official” Manchester version, but equally treasured by those who participate, started in 1991 on the hill on East Pleasant Lake Road, between Esch and Fletcher Roads. “It started with just a few tealight candles lit in the driveway,” says Dolores Lindemann, one of the originators with the […]
Sweet surprises in store at the new “Q”
There’s not a new name yet, and they are still working on the new menu. But Jeff and Crystal Fahey have been envisioning their new venture, formerly the Manchester Dairy Queen, ever since making their announcement this past summer, and they are getting excited to see results. It’s a historic moment on Main Street as work begins […]
What would becoming a city mean for Village of Manchester residents?
Tonight, at the Manchester Village Council meeting at 7 pm at Village Hall, Village Manager Jeff Wallace will report to council members the results of his initial research into the process of becoming a city after the council voted unanimously at the last meeting to begin investigating the topic. As an incorporated village, the Village […]
Luminaria Memories, from the Manchester Lions Club
Barry Allen, of the Manchester Lions Club, shared the club’s perspective on its 10-year involvement with this important community project. The club took over the Luminaria from the Historical Society back in 2008 “The MAHS had been doing the project for quite a number of years, using the Blacksmith Shop,” Allen recalls. “Their technique was labor intensive and […]
First Annual Reindeer Trail Run results
The Manchester High School Cross Country Team’s first Annual Reindeer Trail Run through the Leonard Preserve on Saturday morning had 71 participants finish the 5K, 11 participants finish the 10K and 21 participants finish the 15K. The top finishers in each category were: 5K Women Maria Guadalupe Nieto 26:44 Ariana Thelen 28:11 Emma Shankland 28:23 Men […]
2018 Christmas in the Village contest winners!
With 2018 Christmas in the Village coming to a close, organizers have announced the winners of this year’s contests! All photos courtesy of Christmas in the Village organizers. The Festival of Trees winner was the snowman tree sponsored by Linda Milkey, Realtor at the Charles Reinhart Co. and decorated by the Manchester Fair Queen. It received […]
Cub Scouts Pack 421 to help place wreaths at Great Lakes National Cemetery
Manchester’s Cub Scout Pack 421 will be among the volunteers on December 15th at noon to help place a wreath on every headstone at the Great Lakes National Cemetery in Holly, Michigan and say the name of the veteran. They are teaming up with Wreaths Across America, an organization that works to place wreaths on […]
