Manchester Food Pantry Stocked Up for the Holidays
With Thanksgiving just few days away, and the holiday season fast upon us, it’s natural to wonder about the less fortunate citizens of our community. And even though the need for food and shelter is felt all year round, the coming of winter and the generous spirit of the season still focus our attention. It […]
Bologna For the Win! Manchester’s Jake Krzyzaniak is the 8th Grade SEMMLAA 2013-2014 Spelling Bee Champion
Manchester’s own Jake Krzyzaniak won the 8th grade SEMMLAA spelling bee which was held on Saturday, November 16th at the Mill Creek Middle School in Dexter. This year approximately forty-five 8th graders from Chelsea, Dexter, Lincoln, Milan, Manchester, Pinckney, Saline, and Tecumseh competed in the spelling bee. The event is organized by the Southeast Michigan […]
Alice Training Provides Staff Options Against Possible School Shooter
Gunshots rang out in the hallway of the Manchester Early Childhood Center (MECC). In the classrooms, the lights were immediately turned off and everyone ducked behind overturned tables, hid in cabinets and under desks, and climbed behind bookcases to avoid being the target of the shooter. The shooter taunted and called out to the teacher […]
Students Embrace Circle of Respect Principles
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Jennifer Mayes (734)428-8321 or jmayes@mcs.k12.mi.us DATE: November 18, 2013 MANCHESTER–Sometimes big lessons are learned sitting “crisscross applesauce” in the media center with the principal. Every Monday at Manchester Community Schools’ Klager Elementary, students gather in Respect Circles and learn lifelong principles that impact life now. Jennifer Mayes is in […]
Christmas Home Tour 2013
In the coming weeks five Manchester area households will be busy making preparations for the 4th annual Manchester Christmas Home Tour. This year’s tour will take place from noon until 8 pm on Dec 7th. The Christmas home Tour was created to raise money for new outdoor Christmas decorations on Main Street. To date […]
Last Week for Leaf Pickup in the Village
Just a reminder that this week is the last week for leaf pickup in the village. Leaves should be raked to the curbside, not into the street, and moistened to secure. Leaves that have twigs, brush or any other material mixed in will be left for the resident to clear. Please be considerate of the […]
High School Responds to Shooting
The letter below was sent out via e-mail today to parents and guardians of the high school students from Kevin Mowrer, high school principal. November 20, 2013 Dear Parents and Guardians, We are very sad to announce that there was a tragic incident with a ninth grade student at his grandparents’ home on Monday, […]
Shooting Reported 11/18/2013
RELEASE: On 11/18/2013 Sheriff’s Deputies responded to the 500 block of Ann Arbor St, Village of Manchester, for the report of a shooting. The Manchester Fire Department, Huron Valley Ambulance, and the Sheriff’s Office coordinated efforts to provide care and treatment for the injured person. Sheriff’s investigators determined that a juvenile (teenage) male suffered a […]
Main Street Bridge to be Replaced in 2016, Dam’s Future in Question
Main Street Bridge remains partially closed while the village prepares to replace it. When Village Manager Jeff Wallace received notification last week that the Main Street Bridge was selected for state and federal grant funding to replace the entire structure, he was ready to jump into action. When Village Manager Jeff Wallace received notification last […]
Manchester Students Perform with the Michigan Marching Band
Each year high school band directors across the state are invited to recommend up to three seniors to perform with the Michigan Marching Band at their annual Crisler Concert. This year, from Manchester, drum major Tom O’Hotzke (trombone) and Brandon Hieber (tuba) performed on Sunday with the Michigan Marching Band. In addition, Ally Crouch and […]
