Photos: Rime ice on the trees
by Sara Swanson Manchester woke up Sunday morning to what could have been a scene out of a storybook, with fog and soft rime ice coating the trees. Rime ice is caused by freezing water droplets in a very cold fog and attaching to objects. When it is windy, hard rime ice is formed, which can […]
Photos: Christmas Eve in the fog
submitted by Linda Mussio Even in the fog, Manchester’s Xmas Eve was pretty with the luminaries and decorations!
Manchester Township Fire Department’s new truck (photos)
The Manchester Township Fire Department took possession of their new truck, Engine 7-1, this weekend and the new engine is now in service. The 2023 KME engine, which has a Rescue/Pumper body, five-person cab, 1,500-gpm pump, and 850-gallon water tank, is replacing a 1996 KME engine, which served the department for the last 27 years […]
Christmas in the Village Parade and Santa (photos)
by Sara Swanson Last Friday, in anticipation of the festivities on Saturday, Manchester was transformed into a Christmas “Winter” Wonderland. Friday night saw the lighted parade through downtown, Christmas tree lighting, carols from the mill porch, hot chocolate, and visits with Santa.
[Photos] Klager kids honor veterans
by Marsha Chartrand
Trunk or Treat at River Raisin Distillery (photos)
by Marsha Chartrand River Raisin Distillery hosted a community Trunk or Treat event on Elton Street last Sunday from 1 to 3pm. The street was jam-packed with cars, balloon animals, painted faces, a bounce house, and costumed kids and adults. Spook-tacular fun was had by all and it’s a fair guess that plenty of sugared-up […]
Photos: Skeletons & more make for spooky Halloween yard displays!
by Sara Swanson The Village of Manchester has been invaded by an army of skeletons! Backed up by inflatables, spiderwebs, pumpkins, cornstalks, bats, hats, cats, and more, this year’s Halloween rivals Christmas in decoration quantity and must surpass it in decoration creativity! If you are looking for a fun afternoon activity, hop in your car […]
