Robotics team starts off strong in district competition
submitted by Andy Galicki The Digital Dislocators traveled to Columbia Central High school this weekend for our first district competition. For the first time in team history, we were able to finish qualification matches with a perfect 12-0 record, and were ranked first overall out of 40 teams in attendance. We chose teams 1076 | […]
Free tax options for Manchester-area residents
submitted by Carol Wotring, Community Resource Center The Community Resource Center (CRC) is working with the United Way VITA (volunteer income tax assistance) to offer the “Scan and Go” program (option 3 on the attached handout). This program is open to people with annual income less than $64,000. We have appointments available. People just need […]
Health Department alerts public to Washtenaw measles case
The Washtenaw County Health Department is reporting a case of measles and alerting the public to the possibility of exposure on Friday, March 1, at a local emergency department. The Health Department is working closely with the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services and Trinity Health Ann Arbor to investigate the situation and prevent […]
Lane restrictions on Sharon Valley Rd
from Washtenaw County Road Commission On Monday, March 4, 2024, a contractor for the Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) will continue soil boring on Sharon Valley Rd, over River Raisin, between Sharon Hollow Rd and Meyers Rd in Sharon Township. The road will not be closed to traffic, but delays are likely due to lane […]
Demolition at 134 Adrian Street complete
Story and photos by Marsha Chartrand There is a long and storied history to the home at 134 Adrian Street. No one actually knows the whole story, but it was not always a burned-out, blighted property sitting alone in the middle of what is now a parking lot. But that is how most people will […]
Worth Repeating’s February window honors “90-plus” residents
by Marsha Chartrand Worth Repeating volunteers have spent the month of February spearheading a very special project, honoring “Manchester’s Golden Treasure Residents,” specifically those 90 or better. “The idea was born out of two inspirations,” says Worth Repeating director Pat Sahakian. “Sue Fielder got the idea of honoring veterans, which was well-received in November. I […]
3rd Annual Tractor Tire Drive a success!
Editor’s Note: This article originally appeared in the Washtenaw County Conservation District’s February 2024 Conservation Update and is republished with permission. The Washtenaw County Conservation District (WCCD), in partnership with Washtenaw County Materials Management Division, held its 3rd Annual Tractor Tire Drive at Freedom Township Hall on December 9. In total, 446 tires were dropped […]
Annual Loved One and Me Dance is happening!
by Sara Swanson We reported earlier this month that because of the Manchester Community Schools Foundation disbanding, there was no Loved One and Me Dance, an annual event the foundation had most recently been the organizer of, planned for this year. Good news! Since then, the high school DECA club has stepped forward and has […]
DeLeeuw stepping down from position as WCCD executive director
Editor’s Note: This article originally appeared in the Washtenaw County Conservation District’s February 2024 Conservation Update and is republished with permission. Executive Director Megan DeLeeuw will be transitioning out of her role at the Washtenaw County Conservation District to pursue conservation and regenerative agriculture work at the state level. Her last day was Friday, February […]
Manchester Township considering PDR ordinance
by Sybil Kolon Members of the Manchester Township Planning Commission and Board met on February 22 to continue discussions about the future of Manchester Township. This meeting focused on preservation of farmland and natural areas, which is a key concern of the Board and Planning Commission as well as residents who have attended previous meetings. […]
