Manchester SAT scores improve, but highlight district weaknesses
SAT college prep test scores for the state were recently released. Manchester High School (MHS) scores were were up, but MHS ranks right in the middle of Washtenaw county SAT scores. 1028 was the mean score for MHS juniors, with 75% college/career ready in evidence based reading and writing (ERW) and only 36.4% in math. […]
Klager PTO asking local businesses for donations
For the first time, the Klager Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) is asking local businesses for help. As their annual Fun Run draws near, the PTO is looking for both monetary and prize donations in the form of goods or coupons and are hoping that area business can help them help out Klager Elementary’s kids. The Klager […]
All adults cats FREE at Humane Society of Huron Valley through Wednesday
Manchester area residents in search of a pet to love are in luck this week. All adults cats are FREE at the Humane Society of Huron Valley through this Wednesday “We’ve had a summer full of kittens, so our adult cats have been waiting longer for loving homes. HSHV is unique in that we do not […]
Riverfolk receives grant for 2016-17 season!
A $4,000 mini-grant from the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs (MCACA) will provide additional support for special performances during the upcoming season of Riverfolk Blacksmith Shop concerts and Cultural Arts Strings (CAS) music education, as well as 2017 Gazebo concerts in Wurster Park. The grant is intended to support local artists and communities […]
Child, seriously burned following Chicken Broil, still recovering
The Manchester Chicken Broil has been an iconic event in Manchester for 62 years. It has raised money across the community–for everything from an athletic field fence to library equipment and downtown Christmas decorations. This year’s proceeds are allocated to helping fund improvements at the Kingsley-Jenter House, the former funeral home now being converted to a community […]
Team SWAT heading north for long-distance relay
If you haven’t heard of Ragnar, chances are that you soon will. A long-distance relay spanning about 200 miles, in 24+ hours, Ragnar is a “bucket list” race for many dedicated runners, including Sarah Andrews of The Distance in Manchester. This year, Ragnar, which hosts about 35-40 events across the country each year, expanded to […]
Tap holds musical fundraiser
The Village Tap held a musical extravaganza on Sunday starting at 1 pm as a fundraiser for two area residents. The Tap, as well as all of the musicians, donated their services. A silent auction was held. The Band line-up included Studio 542, Juston Brady, Flyte, Sarah Swanson Band, Cash in King, Paper Soul and Ripper.
Find Help with Stress at the Manchester District Library
submitted by Mireille Prusak of the Manchester District Library If the start of the school year has you stressed out, the Manchester District Library can help! Back-to-school time can be a stressful time for children, as they enter a new grade and get used to new classes and new teachers. It can be nerve-racking for college […]
Disabled veterans to be allowed to hunt in the Leonard Preserve in effort to control deer population
Near the end of August, Manchester area residents living near the Leonard Preserve received a letter informing them that for the first time, hunting would be allowed in the Preserve since it’s establishment in 2004, and that it will be both limited and for a good reason. The Leonard Preserve which is the largest natural […]
Sharon Township holds first annual picnic
submitted by Trudi Cooper On August 27, Sharon Township held its first annual picnic at Sharon Mills Park. The first order of business was crowning the eldest attending citizens King and Queen. Sharon Township temporarily ceded from the Union, as the King and Queen of The Kingdom of Sharon began their reign in the pouring […]
