MHS innovative science teacher presents at conference
Fresh on the heels of his successful “Virtual Autopsy” project (see article here), Manchester High School science teacher Brad Gerbe recently presented a session at the Michigan Science Teachers Association (MSTA) conference in Novi, on integrating technology into teaching. The professional development session, titled “I’m NO Techie–But Even I Can Do This,” focused on incorporating […]
Worth Repeating to close in June
Worth Repeating stunned Manchester when they announced via social media Sunday night that they will be closing their doors permanently at the end of June this year. Worth Repeating is a 501(c)3 corporation run thrift store located in the Mill at 201 East Main Street in downtown Manchester. The store is staffed entirely by volunteers […]
A sign of the future on the school landscape
The landscape along M-52, inside the village limits, is going to get a bright new face-lift soon, as a full color electronic message sign was approved by the Board of Education at its March 20 meeting. “For many years, there’s been talk about putting a sign in front of Klager,” Superintendent Cherie Vannatter said. “The wooden […]
Tough weekend for the Digital Dislocators
Although starting off strong Manchester’s Digital Dislocators (FRC team 6081) faced a tough weekend. Battling mechanical and minor programing issues they finished 35th in their second and final competition this year in Howell.
Successful roast beef dinner raises $11,000 for Flower Garden’s Bachert
submitted by Rev’d. Dr. David Williams Wednesday, March 22nd, the sunrise was glorious and it promised to be a beautiful day. All of the planning for the Benefit for Susie Bachert and the Flower Garden began with turning on ovens and filling them with 210 pounds of English Rump Roasts! The day continued as friends […]
Freedom Township recycling bin abuse may lead to canceled service
Freedom Township offers it’s residents recycling through the recycling bins located in the Freedom Township Town Hall parking lot. The Freedom Township Board reports that over the past several months the bins have been abused as a place to dispose of unacceptable materials such as wood, metal, oil, adult diapers and other things that are not recyclable. […]
Sesquicentennial parade in need of a organizer
The Sesquicentennial planning committee is in search of a chairperson to serve as chief organizer for the Sesquicentennial parade, scheduled for 6:30pm on Friday, August 4th. The committee has five volunteers willing to help organize the parade but no one to be in charge of it. The parade will run down Main Street, from the […]
Students find perfect prom dresses at pop-up Free Prom Dress Boutique
The Manchester Ladies Society held their 4th annual Free Prom Dress Boutique on Friday, March 17th after school in the High School library and student activities room. All girls going to prom were invited to come try on and pick out a dress for free. Organizers started this year with 235 formals, all donated throughout […]
Local businesses & institutions participate in National Ag Week activities
Washtenaw County Farm Bureau will join other organizations across the country to celebrate agriculture’s important role in daily life as part of National Ag Week March 19-25 and Ag Day on Tuesday March 21st. Manchester businesses and institutions are participating in local events and activities designed to raise awareness about the many ways America’s farmers […]
5 MHS DECA members headed to International competition in Anaheim
Manchester High School’s DECA chapter started the year with twenty-six DECA members. Of the students who went to the district competition, eight qualified for the state level competition, which was held March 10th-12th in Detroit. DECA, which stands for Distributive Education Clubs of America, is a nationwide student leadership organization that helps prepare high school students […]
