Anthony Bargardi – Autumn Regional Pok茅mon Champion
Manchester own Anthony Bargardi, age 10,聽is a Pokemon champion. Anthony spent the weekend of Oct. 18-19 聽in Fort Wayne, IN where he took first place in the video game Junior Division and earned the esteemed title of Autumn Regional Champion. The first step in a potentially year-long journey, Anthony also earned valuable Championship Points that […]
Thanksgiving Holiday Hours at the Community Resource Center
Special Thanksgiving Holiday Hours at the Community Resource Center The Community Resource Center Office and Food Pantry hours during the week of Thanksgiving, November 24 鈥 28, 2014: Monday, November 24: Office and Food Pantry open 1:00pm 鈥 4:00pm Tuesday, November 25: Office and Food Pantry open 9:00am-noon and 1:00pm-4:00pm Wednesday, November 26: Office and […]
Co-Op Preschool Invites Alums to Join the Parade in Celebration of 50th Anniversary!
This year the Manchester Cooperative Preschool 聽is planning a very special float to participate in the Christmas in the Village parade this Friday night. All current pupils and alumni are invited to be a part of this celebration of the preschool’s 50th anniversary. Hot beverages and cookies will be served in the parking lot of […]
Hearth and Home in the Heart of the Mill
A new shop in town, located in the lower level of the Manchester Mill, is聽 Hearthstone of Manchester, a name which holds the Manchester Mill as the hearthstone of the village. Hearthstone of Manchester white iron gate on Main Street opened to the public on聽Oct.聽10, answering the call to make local artists鈥 works and collectibles […]
Obituary: James (Jim) Francis Curley
James (Jim) Francis Curley passed away peacefully at his home in the loving hands of his devoted wife, Victoria A. (Ball) Curley and family, and went into the hands of The Lord at 3:13 am, November 4, 2014. Jim is preceded in death by his parents, Francis J. and Ellen H. (Lennon) Curley, and his […]
Manchester’s Newest Business – Tres Beau Salon
Tres Beau Salon is the latest addition to businesses on Main Street. 聽Tres Beau, which means 鈥渧ery beautiful鈥 聽in French, is located at 107 E Main, between the post office and Old Nation Bank (previously United Bank and Trust). After opening on November 1st they have had a busy first week of business. Some of […]
Robert and Marie Pratt to Celebrate 75th Wedding Anniversary
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Pratt of Manchester will celebrate their 75th wedding聽Anniversary this November with family and friends. They聽were married November 23, 1939 at the Sharon United Methodist聽Church where they are still members.聽Mrs.聽Pratt was the organist for 32聽years and still plays the piano occasionally. Mr. Pratt has been retired from Ford Motor Company for 42 […]
A Layperson’s Guide to Surviving the Sandwich Years
A few years ago, Breeda Miller was in the middle of the classic “Caregiver Sandwich.” You’ve heard of that. The term “Sandwich Generation” was coined as a sort of buzz word several years ago, referring primarily to聽caregivers who find themselves “sandwiched”聽in between caring for聽their聽children and their elder parents or other family members. Obviously,聽while聽the Sandwich Generation […]
An Instrument of Peace
Editor’s Note: The following biography of Fr. Bosco (his preferred form of address) is taken in part from his initial homily on June 29. Father Bosco Padamattummal began his tenure at Manchester St. Mary Catholic Church in late June. Since his arrival, he has worked diligently to welcome those of the Catholic faith and聽others to […]
Manchester Man Shares Passion for Building Lego Models
by Anne Buckalew Manchester resident and Library patron LB Hillbert has a passion for building Lego models and this month, a selection of his models are up on display at the Manchester District Library.聽Among the models you will see two of his favorites: Star Wars models, which he began building about ten years ago, and […]
