State Senator Jeff Irwin calls Trump actions “reckless and illegal” at Manchester coffee hour
by Fritz Swanson State Senator Jeff Irwin, who represents the 15th district, including the City of Manchester, Manchester Township, and Bridgewater Township, in Lansing, held a coffee hour at Millie’s Coffeehouse on Main Street. The event was on Saturday, March 15, and ran from 11am until almost 1pm. About 20 people from across the district […]
Millie’s Coffeehouse extending hours & expanding menu
by Sara Swanson Millie’s Coffeehouse, located at 227 E Main St, announced that they have some exciting changes coming soon. Starting April 1, they are extending their hours Tuesday through Friday, continuing to open at 7am but closing at 5pm. In addition, starting the first week of April they will be adding a new food […]
Manchester Township board meets, discusses CRC funding, late-night policing
by Sybil Kolon All board members were present at the March 11 board meeting except John Seefeld. Also present were fire chief Bill Scully and a few members of the public. The first item of business was a presentation about Manchester’s Community Resource Center (CRC). Dave Tamagne, president of the board, and Carol Wotring, executive […]
Twentieth Century Club of Manchester is open to new members
submitted by Maggie Hatcher, Twentieth Century Club In an era where digital interactions often replace in-person connections, finding opportunities to engage with our community face-to-face has never been more valuable. The Twentieth Century Club of Manchester, Mich., provides a welcoming space for individuals to connect, learn, and contribute to their town’s rich history and vibrant […]
Lions Club funds new youth collection books at the MDL
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Manchester District Library (MDL) is so grateful for the generous support of the Manchester Lions Club! On behalf of the Lions Club, Barry Allen recently presented MDL with a donation to fund a special selection of new materials for the youth collection just in time for March is […]
Carnival brings joy and smiles to Klager
submitted by Melissa Yekulis, Luther C. Klager Elementary School The line went outside the school Friday night as enthusiastic families of all ages waited to enter and participate in Klager’s Carnival! Carnival was a fundraiser held to support the ongoing Leader In Me Initiative. Families were treated to a wide variety of fun and games and opportunities […]
Registration for spring rec soccer is open!
submitted by Sarah Sporer, Manchester Soccer Club, Marketing Coordinator Soccer season is just around the corner, and registration for Manchester Soccer Club’s Spring Rec Soccer is OPEN! The season starts April 12 and runs until May 31, taking off the weekends for Easter and Memorial Day. Teams will be broken down into three co-ed divisions: […]
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day safely, never drink and drive
submitted by Michigan Liquor Control Commission Whether your favorite drink is Irish whisky or green beer, two things that should never mix on St. Patrick’s Day are drinking and driving. The Michigan Liquor Control Commission (MLCC) urges St. Paddy’s Day revelers to plan ahead to keep themselves and those around them safe when celebrating, including […]
Welcome to Manchester Mill on the Water!
by Marsha Chartrand “We just fell in love with the building. It’s that simple,” said Dawn Donnelly when asked how she and her husband, Ken, decided to purchase the Manchester Mill. They had been looking at properties around Manchester, planning to invest in the community and start a business, but they didn’t have anything specific […]
Manchester Brewing opens with a splash
by Marsha Chartrand It’s been a long road for Jason Cooper and his new taqueria/brewery on Main Street. The tiny building located at 122 E Main St between Edward Jones and LaRock Dental (that used to hold Roller Jewelry, The 18th Century Shoppe, and, most recently, All Thingz Green) seemed like an unlikely place to […]
