ACES--All Children Exercise Simultaneously
The first Wednesday in May is All Children Exercise Simultaneously (ACES), and for many years Klager Elementary School has participated in this national program. They received an extra special surprise this year as part of their ACES program--the school was gifted with a check from Farm Bureau insurance agent, local resident, and most importantly, Klager […]
April showers bring May flowers
Skies were cloudy and damp on May Day, but there were smiles on the faces of kids and adults alike who participated in Walk to School Wednesday, when they were presented with paper flowers provided by members of the Manchester Ladies Society, who joined in the Walk to School fun! This week, walkers and bike […]
Road work updates
Washtenaw County Road Commission reports that several local roads (primarily unpaved, non-main) will see intermittent lane closures during the week of May 6. Plan your routes accordingly. In Freedom Township, Ernst Road between Bethel Church and Reno will have work continuing through approximately May 13. Manchester Township roads facing intermittent lane closures include Logan between […]
Oak Grove Cemetery seeking financial aid from Manchester Township
Oak Grove Cemetery, opened in 1856 just west of the village, has a long and venerable history in the Manchester community. Wandering up and down the steep hills and along dusty pathways, one can find impressive monuments as well as simple slate markers that show the ravages of time. Each of these people had a […]
Chelsea Senior Center working to bring Lyft & Uber to Manchester
Living in a community with limited or no public transportation can be a major issue for seniors who do not drive. Manchester does have the senior bus managed by the Manchester Area Senior Citizens Council, which for a fee drives seniors to appointments. But what if the MASCC bus is not an option because of […]
"Breakfast with Bubba" comes to Manchester Fire Department
The popular W4Country radio show, "Breakfast with Bubba" is making the rounds of local fire departments on its "Firehouse Friday" series, and last Friday morning was Manchester Township's turn! The MHS Drama Club was in attendance to plug their weekend performances of Into the Woods, and perform a couple of numbers from the musical show, […]
Senator Lana Theis Speaks in Freedom Township
submitted by Carol Westfall, PLPOA On Saturday April 27 at the Zion Lutheran Church in Freedom Township, a panel of experts, including State Senator Lana Theis (R-22), spoke to area residents, Freedom Township Supervisor Dale Weidmayer, and members of the Pleasant Lake Property Owners Association (PLPOA). Joining Senator Theis on the panel were Evan Pratt, […]
Survey readies shared-use trail for summer completion
The eastward section of the community shared-use trail, utilizing the formerly abandoned railroad bed through Manchester, is set to be completed this spring and summer, and the work of a survey crew last week is the first step to making that long dream a reality for the community. A hurdle was reached when it was […]
Photos: Uprighting a school bus & more from Math and Science Night!
Friday evening saw a healthy turnout at Klager Elementary School of children and parents eager to explore math and science through hands-on activities. The night started off with a the opportunity for kids to use pulleys to upright a tipped school bus in the Klager parking lot and despite the impressive wind, ended back outside […]
2019 Klager & Riverside Talent Show
After many weeks of auditions, practices and a dress rehearsal, talented students from Riverside Intermediate School and Klager Elementary School performed for a full audience Thursday night in the Riverside cafeteria. The talent show was coordinated by Nicole Drake and Darcy MacConnell. Performers included Audrina Lauer, Kate Blair, Kallie Duffing, Cora Kaufman, Josh Gregory, J.P. […]
