Behavioral health navigator to come to Manchester weekly
In 2015, the Manchester Wellness Coalition and 5 Heathy Towns Foundation paid for a multi-month long phone survey known as the Health Improvement Plan Survey or “HIP” Survey. Many surprising statistics came out of the results, but one of the most dire was the state of mental health in Manchester. Analyzing answers to multiple questions to […]
All three Manchester Schools designated as 2016 MI HEARTSafe Schools
Last week, the Michigan Departments of Health and Human Services (MDHHS), and Education (MDE); American Heart Association (AHA); Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA); and Michigan Alliance for Prevention of Sudden Cardiac Death of the Young (MAP-SCDY) awarded 105 schools in Michigan, including Manchester’s Klager Elementary, Middle School and High School with the MI HEARTSafe […]
Community Garden yielded 2,000 lbs of produce this summer!
Whether it was perfect weather or the dedication of this year’s Community Garden gardeners, Ruth VanBogelen was happy to report that this summer the Manchester Community Garden produced well over 2000 lbs. of produce, and that was 1850 lbs. before the pumpkins and other winter squash were picked! The Community Garden is located on Klager Elementary School […]
Manchester Community Fair presents $2,600 to Chad Tough Foundation
Last Thursday, the Manchester Community Fair presented a check to the ChadTough Foundation for over $2,600 raised during the 2016 Manchester Community Fair.
DNR seeks input on Sharonville State Game Area Master Plan
State game area managers with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources are seeking public input on a draft master plan for the Sharonville State Game Area in Jackson and Washtenaw counties. Tim Payne, supervisor for the DNR Wildlife Division’s Southeast Region, said that master plans are important in guiding habitat management, based on both the […]
CRC Volunteer Recognition Banquet nominees announced
It has been said that Manchester runs on volunteers and that our civic organizations rival those of much larger communities. While often volunteering is its own reward, for the 29th year the Manchester Community Resource Center (CRC) will hold a Banquet where local organizations can recognize a volunteer from their organization for their volunteerism. The CRC recently […]
Chamber of Commerce preparing for Christmas in the Village
Last year, after decades of it being a pre-Thanksgiving event, Christmas in the Village was moved to the first weekend of December. The two-week shift proved successful enough in reviving the lagging festival that this year Christmas in the Village will again be held the first weekend of December. The lighted parade will be Friday […]
Thursday’s afternoon power outage
On the afternoon of Thursday, Oct. 14, 107 Consumers Energy customers in the Manchester area suffered a power outage for a little more than an hour. According to Consumers Energy, the cause was an equipment failure on their system. Other customers suffered from momentary power loss including the schools, knocking out their phones and computers. Middle and High School […]
“Connected” – New magazine coming from the 5 Healthy Towns Foundation
Watch your mailboxes October 17! The 5 Healthy Towns Foundation is publishing a new bi-annual magazine titled “Connected.” This magazine will contain health and wellness articles prepared on behalf of the towns in the 5HF region, including Manchester. You’ll be able to read about what is going on in Manchester through the activities of the […]
2016 CROP Walk Results
On October 2, Manchester’s Annual CROP Walk had 75 walkers turn out this year to raise money for the hungry both in Manchester and around the world. Organizer, Marlene Uphaus explained that last year there were 40 participants so this year’s number was a “big improvement!” While organizers don’t have the final numbers yet, they project […]
