2017 Fireworks (photos)
The 2017 Manchester Independence Day fireworks were successfully executed last Monday night. Carr Park, Wurster Park, Kirk Park, Oak Grove cemetery, and parking lots and yards throughout the village were packed with residents and those who drove in from neighboring cities and counties to watch the fireworks paid for by the Manchester Men’s Club. If […]
Magician at the library kicks off summer reading (photos)
The summer reading program kicked-off on Friday with registration beginning immediately after Manchester Community Schools let out for the summer. To celebrate the event, the library presented A2 Magic in the Village Room! If you were unable to attend the kick-off event, registration will continue through this week. Stop in at the library, 912 City Road, to sign up for […]
MHS graduating seniors in caps & gowns parade through Middle School and Klager
Manchester High School Class of 2017 graduating seniors donned their caps and gowns on Friday around lunch time and headed first to the Manchester Middle School to walk through halls to “See You Again” by Wiz Khalifa and Charlie Puth, followed by “Danger Zone” (Kenny Loggins) which is the seniors’ class song. Middle School principal, Jennifer […]
Mothers Day flowers (photos)
On Sunday, May 14th, Manchester celebrated Mothers Day. Handpicked bouquets abounded as a multitude of flowers are currently in bloom.
Footloose plays to packed houses (photos)
The weekend of April 21-23 featured three performances of the popular musical, “Footloose.” Directed by high school teacher Janine Hawley, an extensive cast, tech crew, and pit orchestra enjoyed rave reviews for their achievements. Photos courtesy of Unforgettable Photos, Manchester.
Students learning CPR (photos)
Manchester Middle School and High School Students in Builders Club, Key Club and SRSLY Manchester had a special opportunity to learn CPR. Half of the group attended a class on Tuesday April 25th and the other half will attend a class on May 9th. Photos courtesy of SRSLY Manchester and Melissa Lawhorn.
Kids lift a semi truck and do other amazing things at Klager Math and Science Night
Friday evening, Manchester’s kids had a truly unique opportunity. As part of Math and Science Night, students, their families, and community members gathered in the parking lot of Klager Elementary School. Manchester Towing had brought in and tipped over a 50 foot tractor trailer semi earlier in the week. At first, twenty adults lined up along the […]