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Dairy hauler looks back on 50 years

Manchester · Manchester

Dairy hauler looks back on 50 years

Wayne Prier has been hauling milk for 50 years and, unsurprisingly, there have been a lot of changes over that time.Read Article

Manchester talks to each other on Flag Day

Manchester · Manchester

Manchester talks to each other on Flag Day

There were multiple informational tables at the Manchester Talks Community Kitchen Table on Saturday, June 14, 2025 like the Dementia Friendly Services table. Photo by Sara Swanson. by Sara Swanson Many events were held all over our area on Saturday, June 14 including here in Manchester. A relatively new organization, Manchester Voices Indivisible held a Flag Day “Manchester Talks” Community Kitchen Table in Wurster Park. Representatives from co…Read Article

Sharon Church Ice Cream Social

Manchester · Manchester

Sharon Church Ice Cream Social

Sharon Global Methodist Church Fellowship Hall. Photo courtesy of Sharon Church. submitted by Sharon Church Sharon Church will kick off the area’s summer ice cream social season on Wednesday, June 25, from 4:30pm to 7pm. The Fellowship Hall is located at the corner of M-52 and Pleasant Lake Road (19980 W. Pleasant Lake Road, Manchester). Although it’s called an “ice cream social,” a full dinner menu will be available. Guests can dine indoors, en…Read Article

Over the Edge adds a char broil grill!

Char grilled steak at Over the Edge. Photo courtesy of Katelynn Austad. by Sara Swanson Over the Edge, the sports bar located at 230 E Main St, on the corner of M-52 and Main Street has added a new char broil grill in their kitchen. Cooking on a char broil grill sears in the flavors and imparts a degree of charring which gives the meat a light charcoal smoke flavor. Currently, Over the Edge is offering char grilled steaks, brats, and burgers but…Manchester · Manchester Read Article

Manchester Jr/Sr High School 2024/2025 2nd Semester Honor Roll

Manchester Jr/Sr High School submitted by Manchester Jr/Sr High School Manchester Junior/Senior High School will recognize student and academic achievement with Honor Rolls. At the Senior High level, Summa Cum Laude = students with a 3.9 or higher weighted GPA; Magna Cum Laude = students achieving a 3.7 to 3.89 weighted GPA; and Cum Laude = students achieving a 3.5 to 3.69 weighted GPA. Editor’s note: The Honor Roll is presented as reported by …Manchester · Manchester Read Article

Legion Auxiliary ends an era of 103 years of veteran support

American Legion Auxiliary poppy days were always well supported by Manchester residents. Mirror file photo. by Marsha Chartrand As of June 11, the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 117 will be turning in their charter, due to declining participation. This will mean the end of the auxiliary here in Manchester that started back in 1922 with Damma Davisson as the first president of the unit. The unit’s first priority was serving our veterans and their…Memorial Day · Manchester Read Article

Backyard chicken ordinance passes!

Manchester’s City Council has made it legal to keep female chickens and quails in backyards. Photo credit: Mack Male/WikimediaCommons. by Sara Swanson Four months after Manchester’s City Council agreed to consider an an ordinance to legalize backyard chickens, backyard chickens are legal! At their regular meeting last Monday, June 2, the council unanimously passed an ordinance allowing for residents to keep female chickens and quails in their ba…Manchester · Manchester Read Article

Manchester Varsity Softball regional champs!

Manchester High School Varsity Softball team, 2025 Division 4 champs! Photo courtesy of Sandra Wiitala. submitted by Sandra Wiitala The Manchester Varsity Softball team claimed the Division 4 regional title this last Saturday at Morenci! They beat the Morenci Bulldogs 6–0 in the morning and fought hard to come out on top in the final against Summerfield 2–1. They were supported by a large hometown crowd and their coaches, Katie McClure, Mike McC…Manchester · Manchester Read Article

Dutch Track finishes on a high note at States Finals!

Audrina Lauer hands-off to Olivia Woods in the 4x200m Relay. Photo courtesy of Michael Coltre. submitted by Michael Coltre, Coach, Manchester Track and Field Manchester had a great showing Saturday May 31st at the D4 State Finals in Hudsonville as the boys took 10th place. Manchester is now home to three new All-State athletes! All-State is anyone placing top eight in this meet as this is the best of the best in the entire State (160+ schools …Manchester · Manchester Read Article

Steven Head selected as next MCS superintendent

by Sara Swanson Manchester Community Schools Board of Education has chosen a new superintendent! Steven Head, former (retired) Superintendent of Onsted Community Schools was unanimously selected by the board at their June 2nd special meeting. They have convened a contract negotiations committee and they are working with Head to finalize an offer with the goal of approving it at the upcoming June 16 regular school board meeting. The district expe…Manchester · Manchester Read Article

Manchester claims softball regional crown

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MORENCI -- The Manchester softball team won a Division 4 regional title on Saturday at Morenci, beating the host Bulldogs 6-0 in the regional semifinal and Summerfield 2-1 in the final.Hamilton Bulldogs · Manchester Read Article

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