School board considers digital sign to go in front of Klager
After discussion at the most recent Manchester Community Schools school board meeting, Superintendent Cherie Vanatter reported that a small committee is in discussion about a new digital sign to be placed in front of Luther C. Klager Elementary. She stated, “We are exploring different options at this time, but similar to the sign in front […]
AMI Manchester to receive grant to train workers
Michigan Works! Southeast recently announced that it will receive more than $1.4 million from the Michigan Talent Investment agency to train workers at 27 companies in the region, including AMI Manchester, LLC and ten other companies in Washtenaw County. The grant awards are part of the state’s Skilled Trades Training Fund, which is now in […]
Mens Club Christmas tree sale at Chi-bro Park
Manned by the Manchester Men’s Club at Chi-bro park, Christmas trees are currently for sale, Mon-Fri 5-8 pm, Saturday 9 am- 8 pm and Sunday 12-5 pm, until they are all gone. Tree sales began November 27, and all trees are $40. While picking out a tree, grab a ticket for the Men’s Club Beef raffle. Tickets […]
St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea recognized for excellence in stroke care
Saint Joseph Mercy Health System announced last week that St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea recently received recognition for excellence in stroke care by earning a Certificate of Distinction for Primary Stroke Center from The Joint Commission and the American Stroke Association, which recognizes hospitals that make exceptional efforts to foster better outcomes for stroke care. According […]
The Dandy Lion: a new shop with a new vibe
A new downtown shop opened last week. The Dandy Lion is preaching Manchester’s new gospel: good vibes, good community, good art. The shop offers an eye-candy sugar high of handmade goods, vintage furniture, historic home-ware, and unique gifts. Prices range from a couple bucks for a handmade headband, to a few hundred for the larger […]
Klager’s second annual “Turkey Trot” a gobbling success!
They came on foot; they came in cars or school buses and walked the rest of the distance to school; and they even came in strollers. The second annual “Turkey Trot” for Walk to School Wednesday, held on Nov. 16, was a success both in number of participants and in the collection of goods for Manchester’s […]
Manchester graduate wins 1st in bacon category at 2016 World Food Championships
Can you make a Bacon dish that is worth $100,000? Chef Colleen Curley, 1985 graduate of Manchester High School, believed she could, and went on to prove it at the world’s largest event in Food Sport – the World Food Championships (WFC) – in Orange Beach, Alabama. Colleen competed from November 9 – 15 against 419 […]
Kiwanis soliciting 2017 Crazy Ca$h grant applications
The Manchester Area Kiwanis Club is gearing up for the 18th Annual Crazy Ca$h night on March 4, 2017. As in past years, they have in place a process that allows community groups to apply for a portion of the raffle proceeds. If selected, the group will be expected to assist in selling tickets, serving on […]
Manchester veterans honored in Klager assemblies on Veterans Day
On Friday afternoon, Klager Elementary School held two, hour-long Veterans Day assemblies both in honor of Manchester’s veterans and in order to educate the students. Attended by the members of Manchester’s American Legion Post including Lauren Huber, Bob Trent, Francis Heckaman, Chuck Steele, Jerry Miller, Lester Koch, and Doug Harvey, as well as Legion Auxiliary members, the cafeteria was filled with local youngsters. […]
Trump wins presidency – Local election results
As of 2:45 am Wednesday, Republican candidate Donald Trump has won the Presidency. And while Washtenaw County overall went for Hilary Clinton over Trump, four of Manchester area’s five precincts, all except the Village, went for Trump over Clinton. While the outcome of the presidential race was uncertain for most of the night, other races […]
