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 […]
Curtain falls on “Noises Off,” but great memories remain
An excellent ensemble cast and an equally talented stage crew from the Manchester High School Drama Club put on “Noises Off,” a 1982 play by the English playwright Michael Frayn last weekend in the high school auditorium. The show, directed by Michelle Shrewsbury and Susan Thompson, featured seniors Autumn Cole, Erin Thompson, Gale Shrewsbury, Michell Ernst, and Quenton […]
Poets read to a packed house at the Art Kettle
submitted by Laura Earle What does it mean to be a woman, in this time, in this place? Through various written pieces, lisa eddy examines the experiences and ideas that have shaped her perspective on being a woman in Southeast lower Michigan for half a century. lisa eddy is a writer, musician, teacher, and scholar. […]
Mens Club replaces Chi Bro Park pavilion’s roof
The pavilion at Chi Bro Park has a beautiful new roof thanks to the Manchester Mens Club. Mens Club member Austin Scott described the process, “The tear off was done by members and our unofficial mascot “Ralph” on October 14th. It was a nice day and took most of the day to get done. We replaced […]
Maroon Flying DutchBots qualify for states
Manchester’s Maroon Flying DutchBots competed at the East Jackson FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) district qualifier on Saturday in Battle Creek and excelled in two major award categories. This performance in these awards helped them secure a spot at the Michigan State FTC championship in mid-December. Only five of the 36 teams in attendance advanced to the state championship. […]
