Riverfront Development Postponed, but Not Forgotten
As crews began work in August on both the Shared Use Trail and the Main Street Bridge in Manchester, speculation was also buzzing about the possibility of riverfront development near the mill pond north of the Main Street Bridge. While riverfront development is still a strong priority for the Village Council, there are many other projects (in addition […]
Comerica Bank Supports Manchester Chicken Broil
Last week, Gary Bross and Mike Tindall, co-chairs of the Manchester Chicken Broil, received on behalf of the Broil, a check in the amount of $1,000.00 as a donation from Comerica bank. Tindall said, “Comerica bank employees have been great supporters of our community broil, not just our local branch employees, but over the past two years, several branch managers from […]
First CAS Bike-A-Thon a Success
Described as a “perfect match,” the popular musician Mr. B’s Joybox Express partnered with the Cultural Arts Strings to launch a successful fund-raising effort in the Bike-A-Thon’s first year. With 45 total participants and 11 volunteers, the Bike-A-Thon served to bring awareness to Cultural Art Strings’ newest endeavor, the Manchester Youth Orchestra project. Organizer Aileen Rohwer […]
US National Athlete Visits Manchester Soccer Practice
At the beginning of practice, on Thursday, August 27th, coach Bud Ball brought together his MSA girls U14 Lady Dutch team and introduced them to a special guest. A member of United States Women’s National Soccer U18 team (USWNT), Taylor Kornieck, had come for a visit. Taylor is a high school athlete from Las Vegas and […]
No More Crab Races – Manchester Community Schools Foundation to Premiere Family Trivia Night
The Manchester Community School Foundation was sad to report last week that their much beloved Crab Races are now a thing of the past. Due to changes in the charitable gaming laws, increased oversight and greater enforcement of state rules, the Foundation can no longer hold Crab Races and award cash prizes. Read about last year’s […]
Christmas in the Village Moves to December!
For as many years as it’s been held, Christmas in the Village has taken place the weekend before Thanksgiving. Organizers are trying something different this year and moving it to the first weekend of December! Kicking off Christmas in the Village will be the lighted parade on the evening of Friday December 4th at 6:30 pm. The […]
Open Elementary Principal Position Filled
Superintendent Cherie Vannatter announced last week that Karin Villarreal will become the Luther C. Klager Elementary principal, effective immediately, replacing Jennifer Mayes who took over as Middle School principal earlier this month. Villarreal, a longtime Manchester resident, has been an elementary teacher within Manchester Community School district since 1994. She has a Bachelor of Science degree […]
Middle School Principal Vacancy Filled
The open Middle School principal position which has caused much turmoil over the last month and a half as how best to fill it has been debated by the school board and community members, has been filled! Superintendent Cherie Vannatter brought a recommendation to the school board meeting last Monday which was unanimously approved by […]
Changes to Intersection of M52 & Pleasant Lake Road Possible
The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) recently conducted a traffic study of an area of concern to many Manchester area residents and commuters. The traffic study found M-52 from Grass Lake Road to Manchester Village was a high speed, high traffic zone. They noted that the intersection of M52 and Pleasant Lake HWY warranted special […]
Amcor & Staples Donate Backpacks & School Supplies to Manchester Students
Amcor Rigid Plastics and Staples are helping Manchester students get ready for the new school year. The two companies provided 50 donated backpacks filled with school supplies to students in Manchester Community Schools on Aug. 19. Manchester Family Services distributed the items to elementary, middle and high school students in need as part of Food […]
