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 Marsha Chartrand

Sharon United Methodist Church Plans Mission Trip to Haiti

For the fourth year in a row, members and friends of Sharon United Methodist Church will head to Mizak, Haiti as part of their Volunteers in Mission project. Mizak is located in the southwest part of Haiti, and as part of the mission the team will be working on a variety of tasks. The ongoing […]

 Sara Swanson

Pleasant Inn on Fire – Pleasant Lake Road Closed

Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office advises you to AVOID Pleasant Lake Rd, Between Lima Center and Schneider Roads due to a fire in the area. Pleasant Lake Rd is closed between Lima Center Rd and Schneider Rd and will require a detour of traffic for the next few hours.

 Fritz Swanson

Manchester Community Schools CLOSED Tuesday, February 3rd 2015

Due to continued problems clearing roads in the Manchester Area, the Manchester Community Schools will be canceled on Tuesday, February 3rd, 2015.

 Sara Swanson

Manchester Receives a Foot of New Snow

After a foot of new snow fell yesterday, it is no wonder that schools, the library, the CRC, Food Pantry, Sheriff’s Office and many businesses are closed as people begin to dig themselves (and their cars) out. If you are headed somewhere this morning, call ahead and make sure they are open. Meanwhile, here are some […]

 Sara Swanson

Trash in the Recycling Bins: Manchester Identified as “One of Worst Offenders” by WWRA

At the most recent Western Washtenaw Recycling Authority (WWRA) meeting, the on-going problem of trash being dumped in the recycling bins was discussed. Manchester Township treasurer Laurie Carey has been attending the meetings as a representative for the township. Carey stated, “It was brought up at the last meeting that the Manchester bins were usually one of the worst […]

 Sara Swanson

Successful Fundraising Allows Valentine Mission to Continue

Seven year-old Annabelle Celkis, better known as Annabelle Valentine this time of year, is preparing to spread Valentine love and cheer in downtown Manchester for the 4th year. As Valentine’s Day falls on a Saturday in 2015, a day when many downtown businesses are closed and the sidewalks bare, Annabelle is planning to pass out […]

 Sara Swanson

Manchester Community Schools are CLOSED – Monday, February 2, 2015

Manchester Community Schools will be closed Monday, February 2, 2015 due to winter weather and road conditions.

 Sara Swanson

ADVISORY: Drivers Encouraged to Stay Off the Road Unless Absolutely Necessary

      The Emergency Operations Center has just released the following alert. SNOW CONDITION YELLOW WASHTENAW COUNTY EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER 5:00 PM EST SUN FEB, 1 2015 …SNOW CONDITION YELLOW ISSUED FOR WASHTENAW COUNTY UNTIL NOON ON MONDAY… A major winter storm continues to affect all of southern lower Michigan this evening. As of […]

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Klager Sock Hop Fun

Saturday night was full of 1950’s family fun as Guy Louis rocked and rolled through the Klager Gym. Elementary students and their families came out, some in costume, to enjoy this PTO sponsored event.

 Marsha Chartrand

Dutch DECA Chapter Competes at Regional Competition

The DECA Chapter at Manchester High School participated in a regional conference at Eastern Michigan University on January 8. DECA is a nationwide student leadership organization that helps prepare high school students for business career. According to its website, DECA prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs for careers in marketing, finance, hospitality and management in high schools […]