Judge approves $626 million settlement in Flint water crisis
by Kelly House (Bridge Michigan) A judge has approved a $626.25 million settlement in the Flint water crisis, but has not yet decided how much money goes to residents and how much lawyers keep. In a Wednesday opinion, U.S. District Court Judge Judith Levy rejected all objections to the settlement of claims against the state […]
Downtown stores to stay open late on Thursday nights for holiday shopping
The Village of Manchester's downtown holiday shopping hours are set to begin this Thursday! Stores and restaurants committing extended hours and being open until 8 pm on November 11th and 18th, and December 2nd, 9th, and 16th include River Raisin Mercantile, Sassy Peacock, Sweet Leilani’s, All Thingz Green, Sharon Valley Bike Shoppe, and SteeleGrafix. Manchester […]
Blood testing doesn't reveal widespread elevated lead levels in Manchester's children
In light of the public notice of lead found in the tap water of some of the village homes with lead service lines, the Washtenaw County Health Department offered free blood lead level tests for young children and pregnant women in Manchester on October 22. Their nurses did 28 tests that day. While most were […]
Masks now sometimes optional indoors for MCS student athletes and performers
Manchester Community Schools' superintendent Dr. Brad Bezeau announced last Monday that because of an update by the Washtenaw County Health Department (WCHD), the school district is now exempting students and teachers/coaches from masking requirements for sports and performing arts practices, games/meets, and performances outside of school hours while they are in the gym or auditorium. […]
MCSF provides grant to Early Childhood Special Education classroom
submitted by Theresa Herron, Manchester Community Schools Foundation Recently, the Manchester Community Schools Foundation (MCSF) was able to provide a grant to Kristen Hancock, the Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) classroom teacher. The ECSE program is housed at Klager Elementary School, in the preschool wing, now called the Manchester Early Childhood Center. Mrs. Hancock has […]
Veterans invited to Klager Elementary to celebrate Veterans Day
submitted by Rita Huber, American Legion Auxiliary Unit #117 Veterans Day is this Thursday November 11, 2021. Veterans Day occurs on Nov. 11 every year in the U.S. in honor of the "eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month" of 1918 that signaled the end of World War I (previously known as […]
Upcoming events for all ages at Manchester District Library
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Manchester District Library (MDL) will offer a variety of events and activities for all ages during November. Story Time Weekly on Tuesdays through November 30 | 11:15 am | MDL Youth Area Join Miss Stacia for stories, songs, and activities — recommended for ages 3 to 8. Story […]
2nd Annual Band-o-rama (photos)
The Manchester High School held its BAND-O-RAMA on Saturday in the High School gym. The performance started with High School Jazz Band and concluded with the Manchester Marching Band. Admission was by donation with all proceeds going toward the band's uniform fund in order to replace old and worn out formal wear. The bands were […]
Free local help available during Washtenaw Health Plan Open Enrollment Nov 1- Jan 15
submitted by the Washtenaw County Health Department During this year’s annual open enrollment period, Nov. 1, 2021 through Jan 15, 2022, Michiganders can enroll in a 2022 health insurance plan on HealthCare.gov, which now has the lowest-cost health insurance options ever available through the marketplace. Free local help is available through the Washtenaw Health Plan. […]
November 2021 Gardening Advice
submitted by Jennifer Fairfield, Garden Mill and Manchester Community & School Gardens Have you been able to figure out what kind of winter we are going to have, based on what the weather people are saying? I have to admit that I am confused. First, they said it was going to be a really cold […]
