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images of the Manchester Community

 Sara Swanson

Drawn to the light: mothing at Iron Creek Preserve

Drawn to the light: mothing at Iron Creek Preserve

Editor’s note: This article was originally published in Legacy Land Conservancy’s July 2025 E-News and is republished here with permission. Please note that Legacy’s preserves are open from dawn until dusk. Visitors are only allowed on the preserves outside of these hours during an approved Legacy event. To find out about any upcoming mothing events, […]

 Sara Swanson

Photos: Thousands flock to Manchester for Fireworks, the Men's Club manages the crowds

Photos: Thousands flock to Manchester for Fireworks, the Men's Club manages the crowds

by Sara Swanson Last Thursday, the City of Manchester's population exploded for the 43rd Annual Fireworks display, put on by the Manchester Men's Club, a job that wasn't concluded until the next day as they picked up litter and put Carr Park back in order. If you missed donating for next year's fireworks on the […]

 Sara Swanson

Photos: Manchester Jr/Sr High School 2025 Graduation

Photos: Manchester Jr/Sr High School 2025 Graduation

by Sara Swanson Manchester Jr/Sr High School (MHS) held its graduation ceremony on Sunday, June 1. Read more about that HERE! Graduation photos courtesy of Graduation Foto, www.gradphotonetwork.com. Thank you to Brittney Tabor.

 Sara Swanson

Photos: Farmers Market open for the season!

Photos: Farmers Market open for the season!

by Sara Swanson The Manchester Farmers Market is open for the season on Adrian Street in downtown Manchester every Thursday, 3pm to 6pm, from May 15 to October 16. Questions? Email the market manager at farmersmarket48158@gmail.com.

 Sara Swanson

Photos: Cub Scouts plant trees for Arbor Day

Photos: Cub Scouts plant trees for Arbor Day

by Sara Swanson Manchester’s Cub Scout Pack 421 visited Hidden Lake Gardens and helped plant trees this year in honor of Arbor Day.

 Marsha Chartrand

Photos: Brewery Open House a success despite weather

photos and captions by Marsha Chartrand It seems that even cold and rain in the spring is no deterrent to Manchester when it comes to music, freshly brewed beer, and tacos on the streets of downtown. Manchester Brewing’s block party on Sunday was an unqualified success, according to Jason Cooper, owner. It was a beehive […]

 Marsha Chartrand

Photo: Egg Hunt, Noon on Saturday!

 Sara Swanson

Night work on water main valves & hydrants (photos)

Night work on water main valves & hydrants (photos)

by Sara Swanson Last week the City of Manchester installed new water main valves and hydrants including some overnight on West Main Street.

 Marsha Chartrand

Photo: Spring in Manchester

 Sara Swanson

Photo: Ice hole on the River Raisin