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Milton Community Honors Those Who Died in Service

Memorial Day · Manchester

Milton Community Honors Those Who Died in Service

Residents in Milton gathered to remember and honor those who served in the United States Armed Forces at a Memorial Day ceremony May 26.See the Story

Legion Auxiliary ends an era of 103 years of veteran support

Memorial Day · Manchester

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…Read Article

Backyard chicken ordinance passes!

Manchester · Manchester

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…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

Further adventures for The Dude

The Dude and his best friend, Ryan Brinkman, receive the first-ever B.A.R.K. Ranger award and tag from the Chelsea Area Chamber of Commerce in April. Photo courtesy of Ryan Brinkman. by Marsha Chartrand Nearby Chelsea contains about 50 maintained walking trails. It’s a great place to go for a walk of any distance; from beginners to high-achieving hikers. It’s also become a popular place to walk with your dogs. So the Chelsea Area Trail Challenge…Manchester · Manchester Read Article

Dutch Take 5th and 8th at Team States!

Both teams pose at Team States after being introduced during the Parade of Athletes. Photo courtesy of Michael Coltre. submitted by Michael Coltre, Coach, Manchester Track and Field The Flying Dutchmen competed in the D4 MITCA Team State meet on Saturday, May 24, in Hillsdale, and both teams held their own against the best teams in our division. Both backed up their season-long rankings on the track as the boys took 5th overall and the girls to…Manchester · Manchester Read Article

3 fairy events coming up in Manchester

A previous year’s Fairy Festival. Photo courtesy of Laura Wohlgemuth. Submitted by Laura Wohlgemuth Three fun, fairy events coming to Manchester throughout the month of June! On Thursday, June 5, at 6pm the Top 10 Ideas for Fairy Gardens Class will share ten different magical ways to create your very own fairy garden. A free fairy house will be given to the first twelve participants registered. During this lighthearted class you will learn man…Manchester · Manchester Read Article

Schiel honored with 2025 Peacemaker Award

8th grader Travis (Zipporah) Schiel was awarded the 2025 Peacemaker Award and a $500 scholarship. Photo courtesy of Barry Allen. by Sara Swanson In 2023, Manchester Community Schools, along with the help of resident Joan Gaughan, who envisioned the award, and Barry Allen, representing Manchester’s Masonic Lodge, which funds it, established an annual award for students. It was originally envisioned as an award to be presented to a graduating seni…Bullying · Manchester Read Article

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