Fine Forgiveness at the Manchester District Library
In the spirit of the holidays, starting Monday, December 12, and running through Friday, December 23, the Manchester District Library will forgive up to $1 in fines for a donation of socks or mittens. All donations will be given to the CRC. Help make the holidays warm and fuzzy for your community!
Manchester Community Schools CLOSED Monday, December 12th 2016
Manchester Community Schools will be closed Monday, December 12th, 2016 due to winter weather and road conditions.
Manchester Toys for Tots – collecting toys to make sure every Manchester child has something to open on Christmas morning!
Are you wondering how you can donate toys to help make Christmas morning perfect for girls and boys right here in Manchester that might have nothing to open open otherwise? Donate to Toys for Tots! Drop off unwrapped, unopened, new toys in the big Toys for Tots boxes at any of the following locations: Manchester True […]
Food assistance work requirements for able-bodied adults reinstated in Washtenaw County
Able-bodied adults without dependents in four Michigan counties, Kent, Oakland, Ottawa and Washtenaw Counties, will be required by the federal government to meet work requirements that have been waived for more than a decade to continue receiving food assistance benefits. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is notifying this week the approximately 14,000 […]
Christmas In the Village: Children’s Delight
Lunch with Santa, presented by Kiwanis, filled Manchester’s children with cheer (also a fair amount of pizza and sugar). After lunch many families stayed in town to take part in Worth Repeating’s pickle hunt. Nearly every open store front downtown took part, 18 businesses hid a glass pickle. Parents could shop, enjoy hot chocolate, popcorn, […]
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 […]
