Photos: Manchester Fire Department Open House 2024

submitted by Jeff Mann, Lieutenant, Manchester Township Fire Department Manchester Township Fire Department held its annual open house last Sunday, October 13. We had a great turnout even for a rainy and cloudy day. Everyone had a good time and enjoyed cider and doughnuts donated by Alber Orchard and Cider Mill, and kids were able […]
Photos: Scarecrows take up residence in downtown Manchester!

Photos by Sara Swanson Manchester businesses and organizations were given the opportunity to put up a scarecrow on one of the 25 light poles downtown.
Photos: MHS Homecoming Game 2024

by Sara Swanson Manchester Flying Dutchmen were victorious Friday night over Napoleon, 36 to 14.
Photos: Congresswoman Dingell visits Noggle Farms

U.S. Rep. Debbie Dingell stopped in Manchester on August 27 to tour Noggle Farms. Afterward she shared, “Great to visit Noggle Farms, a family-run beef-cattle farm in Manchester Township, to discuss their operation. We had meaningful conversations about the Farm Bill and the impact of carbon from cattle. And I loved getting to go on […]
Photos: That’s a wrap on the 2024 Gazebo Concert Series!

submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library The Manchester District Library wants to thank the 2024 Gazebo Concert co-hosting sponsors for helping make the event series a success: Worth Repeating, R.D. Kleinschmidt’s, and Manchester Friends of the Library. Thanks also to all those who attended and supported this annual community event. We hope everyone had […]
Photos: 2024 Fair Parade

by Sara Swanson It rained heavily last Tuesday morning and early afternoon and there was some question as to whether the 2024 Fair Parade would go ahead as planned, but as it drew closer to the 6:30pm start time, the rain stopped and the sky cleared. Photos by Fritz Swanson.
Photos: Special guest at Emanuel’s “Lunch on Us”!

by Sara Swanson Emanuel United Church of Christ, located at 324 W Main St, is providing free “Lunch on Us” on Wednesdays through July 31 from 11:30am to 1:30pm. They also have activities for kids and adults during these events and last Wednesday Spider-Man made an appearance!
Photos: Driving tour stops in Manchester for lunch
by Sara Swanson If you tried to drive through downtown Manchester on Saturday afternoon, you may have been surprised to discover Main Street closed off and traffic routed around. You may have been even more surprised to discover cars parked in both lanes. Sunday was the annual Concours d’Elegance in Northville, a prestigious car show […]