Dead Body Found on Trails Behind ChiBro Park (Updated X2)
A body was discovered on the trails behind ChiBro park this morning around 10am. The Washtenaw County Sheriff will be releasing more information shortly. Update (2:43pm): According to Washtenaw County Sheriff Director Derrick Jackson, the deceased was a 47-year-old male. He died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. He has been identified, but his name […]
Manchester Principals Making a Difference at the State and National Level
Both Jennifer Mayes and Shanna Spickard were recently named to pivotal positions within the Michigan Elementary and Middle School Principals Association (MEMSPA). According to Jennifer Mayes, both she and Shanna Spickard are “working diligently to establish Manchester’s name as a frontrunner in educational leadership.” Mrs. Mayes and Mrs. Spickard have a “passion for addressing the […]
2014 Fair Queen Contestants Announced
The fair is just around the corner and for one of twelve Manchester girls, on June 17th, so is a crown and the title 2014 Fair Queen. Competing this year in the 54th Manchester Fair Queen competition are freshmen: Catherine Knight, Abbegail Hamilton, and Loretta Westcott (alternate: Delanie Osborne); sophomores: Abigail Proctor, Leah Nitchie and […]
Relay for Life of Manchester Enters its Fourth Year
In 2013, the third annual Relay For Life in Manchester raised more than $46,000 to support the programs of the American Cancer Society. This year, organizers are hoping to top that, with a goal of raising $50,237 in donations. The 19 teams and nearly 200 participants (and still counting!) are planning for a June 28-29 […]
Manchester Awarded a $10,000 Grant to Increase Tourism
Congratulations to the Downtown Development Authority (DDA) and the Village of Manchester for being awarded $10,000 to promote tourism to this area. The $10,000 grant is from the Ypsilanti Area Convention & Visitors Bureau (YACVB), through the Community Tourism Action Plan (CTAP) program. YACVB is funded through a 5% bed tax levied on visitors to Washtenaw […]
Changes Coming with the 70th Manchester Community Fair
The Manchester Community Fair Board has been busy planning the 70th Manchester Community Fair, “The biggest little fair in Michigan”, which will be held June 17-21, 2014. In addition to holding it earlier in the summer, The Fair Board announced that after twelve years with their previous carnival company, a different company, Schmidt Amusements, will […]
Last Day of School Changed to June 11th
Because of this winter’s exceptional weather and the resulting large number of snow days, the school year was extended by a week, earlier this spring, to end on a half day, June 13th. Because of the recent passage of HB 4295, the way school districts can handle make-up days this year has been altered. As […]
Riverfolk Raises $22,256 in One Day; Local Arts Organization Humbled, Rejuvenated
The Riverfolk Music and Arts Organization raised $22,256 dollars on Tuesday, May 6th. Riverfolk had been invited to participate in the national Give Local America campaign. $500,000 in matching money was offered to the Ann Arbor Area if local charities could raise the same amount in 24 hours. Riverfolk was one of 50 nonprofits who […]
The Prudential Spirit of Community Award Goes to….Lillian Diuble! – Manchester 6th Grader Recognized Nationally for her Community Service
At the April 21, 2014 School Board meeting, eleven year-old Lillian Diuble was presented with a medal and a certificate by Prudential representatives for her volunteer work with the Vision Walk. She was a top winner in the state of Michigan. As a State Honoree, she receives an award of $1,000, an engraved silver medallion, […]
Celebrity Server Night Brings In Cash for Kids
The Manchester Community donated $1,557 to our kids through the Manchester Community Schools Foundation (MCSF) Celebrity Server Night. This year’s haul was $350 more than last year. The “celebrities” were teachers and other school personnel working at local restaurants. Kids and their parents came out to see school favorites dish up delicious food, all in the […]
