Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts hold 9/11 remembrance event
submitted by Jenni Hagood, Cub Scout Pack 421 Boy Scout Troop 426 and Cub Scout Pack 421 held a ceremony last Monday evening for a 9/11 Community Day of Remembrance near the tank at the American Legion. The 9/11 Community Day of Remembrance and Scout Salute is a widespread annual event providing an opportunity for […]
Farewell to a Firefighter
Story and photos by Marsha Chartrand It was truly the passing of an age for the Manchester Township Fire Department. Harry Johnson, 97, was honored for his years of service by his fellow firefighters last week at his funeral ceremony. Harry was remembered not only for his dedication but for his sense of humor and […]
Photo: Tree balanced on power line
Last Thursday’s storm uprooted many trees and damaged many power lines. One notable example was a large maple on the corner of Ann Arbor Hill and Auburn, across from Klager Elementary. It was taken down Sunday afternoon, just in time for the first day of school, and power was restored to neighbors.
Fair parade photos
The Annual Fair Parade kicked off the 78th Manchester Community Fair last Tuesday. Beautiful weather and many parade participants made for a long, candy-filled, enjoyable parade!
Photos: New signage at Oak Grove Cemetery
New signage at Oak Grove Cemetery is fully installed thanks to the team of Gale Bertke, Jeff Stevens, John Schaible, and Michael Tindall.
Photos: Men’s Club fireworks display another great show
photos by Marsha Chartrand It was another great year for the Manchester Men’s Club fireworks display. July 3 dawned hazy and threatened rain, but as the day went on the weather cleared and it was evident “the show would go on.” The dedicated volunteers included many from this year’s new primary sponsor, American 1 Credit […]
Manchester Jr/Sr High School 2023 Graduation (photos)
by Sara Swanson Manchester Jr/Sr High School (MHS) held its graduation ceremony on Sunday, June 4. Graduation photos courtesy of Brittney Carbone, photography field supervisor for Graduation Foto, www.gradphotonetwork.com.
Photos: Flags on the graves of veterans
In anticipation of Memorial Day this coming weekend, the Schiel family placed American flags on veterans’ graves, something they’ve been doing annually since 1994. Memorial Day is a federal holiday set aside for honoring and mourning the US military members who have died while serving. The first national observance of Memorial Day occurred on May […]
