Village receives gift to River Raisin Park
On Tuesday, November 20, the Village of Manchester was the recipient of the first installment of a three-year gift pledge from the Hurst Foundation of Jackson. Founded in 1969, over a 50-year period the Hurst Foundation has granted more than $10 million in support of organizations to inspire the betterment of local, state, national, and […]
Manchexit? Village board authorizes researching process of becoming a city
Much like the United Kingdom leaving the European Union, the Village of Manchester may have taken its first step toward separating from the larger umbrella of Manchester Township. The Manchester Village board voted at its regularly scheduled board meeting last Monday to direct the village manager, Jeff Wallace, to research the process of becoming a city. As […]
Frank’s Place reopens TODAY!
Frank’s Place fans have been waiting months for the pizzeria and Italian eatery to reopen after closing in August for renovations. No need to wait any longer! The restaurant is opening back up with their regular hours beginning today at 11 am. Frank’s Place, located at 104 East Main Street, is re-opening with their same menu with the addition of […]
Lighting the way to Christmas
The Christmas Eve luminaria seems like a timeless tradition in Manchester–but do you know how it really began? People in Mexico and southwest US (areas originally known as “New Spain”) have lit luminaries on Christmas Eve to light the way for the Christ Child, for hundreds of years. The tradition appears to have migrated to New […]
Turkey Trotters make tracks to school!
It was a cool and foggy morning last Monday with some slippery patches on the streets and sidewalks, but Manchester’s intrepid Turkey Trotters enjoyed another Moving Monday walk to school, led by teacher Kathy O’Mara and her volunteers. Despite the weather, about 50 students and adults trotted their way up the hill to Klager Elementary […]
Practice healthy habits to avoid illness this holiday season
The Southeast Michigan Health Association (SEMHA) and public health partners throughout southeast Michigan encourage residents to practice healthy habits to protect themselves and others against colds and flu. Flu activity increases during the holidays, as people are gathering and spending time together in close contact. Therefore, it’s important to take steps that decrease the risk […]
Local organizations need your help to make Christmas special for those in need
With snow on the ground and chill in the air, it is not hard to start thinking about Christmas shopping and the perfect gifts for loved ones. Imagine how stressful this time of year can be for a parent who recently had their hours cut back, or for seniors living on a fixed income, or for […]
Klager Innovation Hour continues to inspire young minds
Klager Elementary School students have been exposed to a variety of different career paths over the past several weeks. This six-week program is providing a wide range of options for pupils to explore their interests in different fields, with the opportunity to put some of the skills they currently have into practice! Ms Melissa Yekulis […]
Local project wins “Vital Seniors” award
Winners of the $2.5 million prizes for the Vital Seniors: A Community Innovation Competition were recently announced by the Glacier Hills Legacy Fund (GHLF) of the Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation (AAACF). The initiative, the largest of its kind in North America, was designed to catalyze high-impact innovation and create enduring outcomes for vulnerable seniors and their caregivers […]
American 1 Credit Union open!
American 1 Credit Union’s Manchester Branch is now open. Located at 10903 M52, the new office is the credit union’s third branch located along M52, connecting Chelsea and Adrian branches, and their 14th branch overall. Established in 1950, American 1 Credit Union today serves over 57,500 members with branches in Jackson, Washtenaw, Hillsdale, Calhoun, Macomb, Lenawee, and […]
