Sponsors sought for Sesquicentennial, and next planning meeting set
The Manchester Sesquicentennial Planning Committee is holding its next Planning Meeting on Tuesday, March 21, 7 pm at the MAHS Kingsley-Jenter House located at 302 E. Main. Organizer Ray Berg stated, “We’ll continue with defining the events, schedule and volunteer assignments for this event, to be held August 1-8, 2017 celebrating the 150th anniversary of […]
First competition of the season for Robotics team
The Digital Dislocators are back from their first competition of the FIRST Robotics Competitions’ (FRC) 2017 season. In the three days of competition, the team did a lot of hard work and had fun too. The competition consisted of twelve qualifying matches, with the possibility of playoff matches. The Digital Dislocators team is made up […]
Manchester hosts district band festival, MHS will proceed to states!
This past weekend, the power returned just in time for the Manchester band program to go ahead and host the District 8 MSBOA band festival at the High School as planned. Beginning Friday afternoon and concluding Saturday, twenty-five bands from area schools came to participate in the festival. Both the Manchester High School Concert Band […]
Winners galore at 18th Kiwanis Crazy Cash Night!
The Borek-Jennings Legacy Event Center was transformed Saturday night and filled with laughter as the Kiwanis Crazy Cash Night held its 18th annual event. Kiwanis spokesperson Pat Vailliencourt declared the event a great success for everyone involved. The popular Crazy Cash Night is a reverse raffle, where the last number drawn wins the biggest prize. […]
Klager teacher to retire & follow her dream …by opening downtown antique shop
One topic of frequent discussion among residents who spend time downtown, is what to do about the vacant store fronts. While some of the recent additions like March Hare didn’t make it, others like Dandy Lion and Over the Edge are thriving and Unforgettable Photos just moved back to street level, there is more news on […]
Manchester Girl Scout troops come together to celebrate World Thinking Day
Four of Manchester’s Girl Scout Troops came together Friday evening to celebrate World Thinking Day. Ambassador Troop 41773 made up of 9th & 10th graders, Brownie Troop 40518 made up of 3rd graders, Brownie Troop 40673 made up of 2nd graders and Daisy Troop 40216 made up of 1st graders and kindergartners, as well as leaders […]
2017 Community Garden plot applications now available
The Community Garden applications for the 2017 growing season are now available! The garden, located on the bus drive behind Klager Elementary School across from the baseball field, provides plots that can be rented for the summer, to grow your own fresh, organic fruit and vegetables. Prices for the whole summer are nominal and vary […]
St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea opens scholarship application for students pursuing careers in health care
St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea’s volunteer department recently announced the opening of the application period for annual scholarships awarded to qualified high school seniors or adult students pursuing a career in health care. “We take great pride in helping students pursue and achieve their dreams in health care,” said Russ Billau, director of volunteer services at […]
St. Thomas Lutheran Church celebrates 175 years
St. Thomas Lutheran Church, located in Freedom Township on West Ellsworth Road, is celebrating its 175th anniversary this year. The 175th anniversary coincides with the 500th anniversary of the Lutheran Reformation from the Catholic Church which influenced the theme the church chose for the celebration, “God – Our Mighty Fortress for 175 Years.” The church […]
Science class gets unique opportunity
On Wednesday, Feb. 15, the Manchester High School Forensic Science class, taught by Brad Gerbe, had the opportunity to partake in a virtual autopsy with live commentary and questions, via video conference, from certified pathologist, Dr. Steven Smith of Ohio State University. “I teach five science classes at the high school,” Gerbe explained. “This is […]
