New Manchester Market opens today!
Submitted with jubilation by the team at Manchester Market It is with great excitement and pride that the team at the new Manchester Market announces a "soft" opening at 7 am Monday, Sept. 20 with a Grand Opening celebration set for Oct. 16. As the various partners have been working hard to interview and train […]
Recycling bins to be relocated
The familiar recycling bins on the site of the Manchester Market may be finding a new home after many years in the same location. Since shortly after the Western Washtenaw Recycling Authority (WWRA) was first formed in 1991, the bins have been located on the property on the west side of Union Street, just a […]
Washtenaw Board of Commissioners vote to use ARP funds to achieve broadband access county-wide
Two weeks ago, we reported that the County had passed a funding proposal through its Ways and Means Committee that would pledge $14.6 million of American Rescue Plan funds toward building broadband infrastructure to every residence, regardless of address. At their meeting last Wednesday, September 15, the Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners approved the proposal […]
Chamber Corner: What is the Manchester Area Chamber of Commerce?
Submitted by Tammy Melcher for the Manchester Area Chamber of Commerce Many people ask what is the Manchester Chamber of Commerce (MACC), and what do they do? The Chamber is a group of business owners and individuals who are committed to promoting, supporting, and improving the Manchester business community. We believe that when you have […]
Freedom Township draws large turnout at Sept. 18 safety event
submitted by Carol Westfall, Freedom Township resident Nearly 60 residents sat under tents at the Freedom Township Hall on a beautiful September day and listened to 20 local, county, state, and federal safety experts, as well as employees of six pipeline companies, discuss safety issues and answer questions. This event was organized by Freedom Township […]
WCSO: August 2021 report of police activity in the Village
During the month of August 2021 there were 153 calls for service. During this time, 82 traffic stops were made resulting in 15 citations. Noteworthy events in Manchester Village during the month include: On August 6, a collaboration deputy responded to the area of E. Austin and City Road for a report of a hit-and-run […]
President of St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea announces retirement in 2022
submitted by St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea After a decade of transformational leadership that has reshaped St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea and the community, hospital President Nancy Graebner-Sundling announced today that she plans to retire in March of next year, capping a 48-year career in health care. A succession planning process has been initiated to ensure a […]
5 Healthy Towns Foundation issues request for proposal for regional planning
Submitted by 5 Healthy Towns The 5 Healthy Towns Foundation is accepting proposals for regional interventions that address isolation, food access, and/or physical activity opportunities in the 5 Healthy Towns service area (Chelsea, Dexter, Grass Lake, Manchester, and Stockbridge.) Up to $500,000 will be made available over the next three years to support interventions that […]
WCSO: 3G networks to be decommissioned
from the Washtenaw County Sheriff's Office: The Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office is informing residents that cell phone carriers have begun decommissioning 3G networks. This means your older style 3G models of Tracfones, flip phones, Jitterbugs, etc. will no longer have the ability to make calls, including to 911. Making sure residents are not caught off […]
Video showing unmasked students entering MHS goes viral, drawing national attention
Last Tuesday morning, Manchester Community Schools students and staff returned after the four-day Labor Day weekend with new rules in place after Washtenaw County instituted a county-wide indoor mask mandate for K-12 schools. Before school began for the day, families opposed to masking held a protest in front of the High School as they had […]
